Miami Hurricanes face ACC challenges and schedule predictions ahead of Notre Dame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Miami Hurricanes have a favorable ACC schedule in 2026, aiming to reach the ACC Championship for the first time since its inception. Newly appointed quarterback Darian Mensah, who ranked second in national passing yards last season, will lead an offense featuring standout Cooper Barkate. Miami is favored in early matchups, including a season-opening contest against Stanford and a key game against Florida State on October 17. The most significant test comes against Notre Dame in November. Predictions vary from expected victories to potential upsets, particularly against teams like Wake Forest.
- •Miami opens against Stanford on Sept. 4
- •Florida State game set for Oct. 17
- •Toughest match against Notre Dame in November
- •Predicted to finish first in the ACC
- •Darian Mensah leads the offense after a strong 2025 season
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Miami schedule predictions: Will Hurricanes slip up before Notre Dame?
"The Miami Hurricanes have one of the easiest ACC schedules in 2026. Will they finally make the ACC championship game? Here's our game predictions.
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