Miami enters its matchup with Florida A&M riding momentum from a 45-6 season-opening victory over Stanford that showcased a prolific passing attack, as reported by USA TODAY.
The Hurricanes relied on quarterback Darian Mensah and receiver Malachi Toney in that game, with Mensah passing for more than 400 yards and five touchdowns, and Toney setting a school record with 234 receiving yards and three scores on 12 catches, USA TODAY reported.
Florida A&M arrives 1-1 after a 31-13 loss to reigning HBCU national champion South Carolina State, a defeat that came in the same stadium where the teams will meet, according to the same report.
Projections available before kickoff leaned heavily toward Miami, with two published predictions calling for lopsided Hurricanes wins; Gerald Thomas III forecasted Miami 63, FAMU 6, and Pete Fiutak projected Miami 58, FAMU 3.
Odds Broadcast And Historical Context
BetMGM listed the spread at Miami by 57.5 and the over/under at 62.5, while the moneyline was shown as not available, according to the USA TODAY article and odds courtesy note.
The game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on the ACC Network and will stream on Fubo and ESPN Unlimited, per the preview information.
Historically the matchup is heavily tilted toward Miami, though Florida A&M posted a 16-13 upset in 1979, the report noted. Since that result, Miami has won 11 meetings by an average score of 52-6.
The preview reiterated responsible-gambling reminders included in the original coverage, noting promotional links and that betting involves risk and legal restrictions vary by location.
