Considering the erratic product quality Miami has put on the field in recent years, it's far from a surprise to see the Hurricanes at 4-4 regardless of who is the latest head coach to walk through their turnstile and provide the illusion of hope by winning the press conference. Blowout home losses to Middle Tennessee State and Duke are of particular concern, but this backdrop in a rivalry game is about the best ATS spot you can hope for with the Hurricanes. The Seminoles have been erratic as well, though their losses to Clemson and NC State came by 8 combined points. They have the superior club, but Miami can salvage some respectability by taking this to the wire.

This game used to mean everything to me and I've been to several. Now? Meh. Canes are such disappointments yet again, although I think Mario will turn them around eventually. QB Tyler Van Dyke is expected back from injury and thus I really don't see UM losing by more than a TD at home in front of a possible rare sellout.