The No. 10 Miami Hurricanes (6-1) and the SMU Mustangs (5-3) play on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in a battle of ACC opponents.
The Mustangs are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +10.5) against the Hurricanes (with an over/under of 50.5 points).
Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this this matchup between the Hurricanes and the Mustangs, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!
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Miami (FL) -10.5 vs. SMU
Miami (FL) vs. SMU betting lines
- Spread favorite: Hurricanes (-10.5)
- Moneyline: Hurricanes (-392), Mustangs (+304)
- Total: 50.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Miami (FL) vs. SMU betting info and stats
- Miami (FL) has five wins against the spread this season (5-2-0). Miami (FL) has covered the spread in two games when favored by at least 10.5 points (a 2-2 ATS record). In six games as the moneyline favorite, Miami (FL) has gone 5-1. SMU, in seven games with a set spread so far this season, is 2-5-0 against the spread. SMU has been the underdog on the moneyline in two games so far this season, and it split the two games.
Miami (FL) vs. SMU recent stats and trends
Miami Hurricanes
- Miami (FL) is 2-1 against the spread over its past three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
- The final combined score of the past three Miami (FL) games exceeded the set total one time.
- The past three Miami (FL) games averaged 0.7 fewer points (49.8) than this matchup’s point total.
SMU Mustangs
- SMU is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall during its last three contests.
- SMU and its opponents have hit the over once in those games.
- SMU’s past three games have ended with an average of 52.8 points scored. That’s 2.3 more points than this contest’s over/under.
Miami (FL) vs. SMU key players
Miami Hurricanes
- Carson Beck has thrown for 1,673 yards (239.0 ypg) to lead Miami (FL), completing 72.9% of his passes and tossing 12 touchdown passes compared to seven interceptions this season.
- Mark Fletcher has racked up 552 yards on 109 carries while finding paydirt nine times.
- CharMar Brown has carried the ball 65 times for 228 yards (32.6 per game) and four touchdowns while also racking up 80 yards through the air, scoring one time.
- Malachi Toney has hauled in 43 catches for 562 yards (80.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- CJ Daniels has caught 33 passes for 351 yards (50.1 yards per game) and six touchdowns this year.
- Keelan Marion has a total of 176 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 18 throws.
- Akheem Mesidor paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 26 tackles.
- Keionte Scott, Miami (FL)’s tackle leader, has 31 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
- Bryce Fitzgerald has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has six tackles and three passes defended to his name.
SMU Mustangs
- Kevin Jennings has thrown for 2,119 yards on 66.3% passing while collecting 17 touchdown passes with eight interceptions this season.
- Tomarion Harden has run the ball 109 times for 455 yards, with five touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 11 catches for 61 yards.
- Chris Johnson Jr. has run for 314 yards across 42 attempts, scoring three touchdowns. He’s chipped in with 13 catches for 163 yards and one touchdown.
- Romello Brinson’s 515 receiving yards (64.4 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 37 receptions on 49 targets with three touchdowns.
- Jordan Hudson has totaled 355 receiving yards (59.2 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 26 receptions.
- Jalen Cooper has racked up 271 reciving yards (45.2 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Terry Webb has collected 5.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 4.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
- Isaiah Nwokobia, SMU’s top tackler, has 53 tackles and two interceptions this year.
- Ahmaad Moses leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 47 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
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