Experts favor Miami over Florida State ahead of Saturday's matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Florida State football prepares to face off against rival Miami on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. The Seminoles aim for their first road win since 2023 against the No. 3 Hurricanes. Head coach Mike Norvell acknowledges the significance of the rivalry and highlights Miami quarterback Darian Mensah's elite performance. Expert predictions almost unanimously favor Miami, with several outlets projecting substantial margins of victory for the Hurricanes.
- •Florida State faces No. 3 Miami on October 21.
- •Mike Norvell emphasizes rivalry importance in pre-game comments.
- •Experts largely predict Miami to win by significant margins.
- •Miami's Darian Mensah noted for his elite play.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Who the experts are taking in FSU's game against Miami
"Florida State football is ready to battle against rival Miami. Here is who the experts are picking to win on Saturday.
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