Miami prepares for matchup against struggling Clemson in Death Valley
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Miami faces Clemson in a key ACC matchup on Saturday night in Death Valley. Miami enters the game with a perfect 4-0 record, while Clemson holds a 3-1 record. Miami's success has been bolstered by significant investments in the transfer portal, including quarterback Darian Mensah, who has a remarkable completion rate this season. In contrast, Clemson's offensive struggles continue as they adapt to a new quarterback following a rocky start to the season. The game marks a shift in dynamics since their last encounter in 2022, where Miami suffered a heavy defeat at Clemson.
- •Miami ranks No. 4 in the nation, leading the ACC with a 2-0 record.
- •Clemson enters the game unranked, with a 2-0 ACC record.
- •Darian Mensah has completed 88.7% of his passes with 14 touchdowns this season.
- •Clemson's offense ranks near the bottom of the FBS in scoring and total offense.
- •Miami is a 16.5-point favorite, the largest spread Dabo Swinney has faced.
- 2:20 PMCBS Sports — Miami arrives in Death Valley as the elite program Clemson used to be in the ACC
"The Tigers have struggled recently while the Hurricanes have momentum not seen since their glory days
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