No. 3 Miami (FL) hosts Florida State in ACC action

Florida State University is set to face off against No. 3 Miami (FL) in an upcoming American Collegiate Conference (ACC) matchup. The game is scheduled for October 17 at 7 p.m. EDT. Miami (FL), currently on a 5-0 record, holds a slight edge over Florida State, who is at 3-3. The game begins with Miami (FL) as the favored team by 21 points.

Both teams possess notable talent on offense and defense. Notably, Miami (FL) leads the ACC in third-down conversion, successfully completing 51.1% of their attempts, while Florida State ranks 100th in the nation with just 41.0% conversion. Miami (FL) also boasts a strong turnover margin, ranking 14th in the nation, with a +3 advantage compared to Florida State's -3 ranking.

On the defensive front, Florida State reigns supreme, holding the 6th spot in the FBS for red zone offense, converting on 95.8% of their trips into the end zone. In contrast, Miami (FL) is 88th in the FBS, converting on just 84.2%. Additionally, Florida State leads in average time of possession, holding the ball for 29:16 on average compared to Miami (FL)'s 15th-ranked 33:17 average.

Key contributors on offense include Miami (FL) quarterback Darian Mensah, who has thrown for 1,438 yards, 15 touchdowns, and no interceptions. Florida State's Mark Fletcher leads the way with 307 rushing yards, scoring five touchdowns. Wide receivers Malachi Toney and Jayvan Boggs have also made significant contributions, garnering 604 and 299 receiving yards respectively, with 6 and 1 touchdowns apiece.