The Miami Hurricanes will take on the Miami Redhawks on Friday in College Football action. The MAC representative Miami Ohio Redhawks come into the season following their trip to the Bahamas Bowl a season ago. They lost that game 24-20 to UAB and finished the season 6-7. The Redhawks also went 4-4 in MAC play.
A season ago, the Redhawks lost their season-opening game on the road at Kentucky before picking up a Week two win over Robert Morris. For the Hurricanes, they had a disastrous first year under Mario Cristobal. The Hurricanes went 5-7 and 3-5 in conference play. That came after a 7-5 season the previous season, which got Manny Diaz fired.
The Hurricanes won their first two games a season ago over Bethune-Cookman and Southern Miss before dropping three straight games. Let’s take a look at Miami OH vs Miami odds and our favorite picks.
Miami OH Redhawks vs. Miami Hurricanes Odds
Here are the updated Miami OH vs Miami odds for the game:
- Moneyline: Miami FL Hurricanes -850, Miami OH Redhawks +575
- Spread: Miami FL Hurricanes -17, Miami OH Redhawks +17
- Total: 45.5
Miami OH Redhawks vs. Miami Hurricanes Information
Miami Ohio Redhawks vs Miami Hurricanes
Location of the game: Hard Rock Stadium; Miami Gardens, FL.
Date & Time: Friday, September 1st. 7:00 pm ET.
How to Watch: ACC Network
Miami OH Redhawks vs. Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Miami Ohio Redhawks schedule a season ago saw them best known for their defense. The defense allowed just 22.5 points per game, which was inside the Top 40 in College Football. On the other side, though. They were one of the worst offensive teams in the game. The Redhawks scored just 20.2 points per game. The passing game was 122nd in the game, with just 165.5 yards per game.
Miami Ohio hopes transfers Joe Wilkins Jr., Gage Larvadain, and John Young can assist the offense to score more in 2023. Brett Gabbert is going to get the role of starting quarterback this season. Last year he backed up Aveon Smith. Miles Marshall returns for the Redhawks, as he was second on the team a season ago with 390 receiving yards. The Redhawks will miss Mac Hippenhammer, who led the team with 9 touchdown receptions.
Miami’s Offensive Resurgence
Speaking of transfers, the Miami Hurricanes look to bring four new starters to their offense that entered the program. Tyler Harrell could be the biggest addition as the redshirt senior transfer receiver. The others will come on the offensive line, a place they needed help a season ago.
Tyler Van Dyke is back as the signal caller for the Hurricanes. He will look to improve upon his Miami Hurricanes stats of 1,844 passing yards and 10 touchdowns of a season ago. Colbie Young also returns for the Hurricanes. Those two combined for 32 passes a season ago, with Young leading the receiving core with five.
Miami will use a spread prop style on offense and likely a 4-2, 4-2-5 on defense. The Hurricanes currently have 33 players in the National Football League that played at the University. The Hurricanes have escaped losing players to the College Football injury report during training camp.
Miami OH Redhawks vs. Miami Hurricanes Betting Picks
Just like a season ago, the Miami Hurricanes are going to get off to a quick start. The Redhawks were good on defense, but this is going to be a tough challenge for them. The Hurricanes are too athletic for them. Look for the receivers of the Hurricanes to be open and down the field early and often.
Van Dyke has a good first game and starts with some really solid numbers. The betting pick for this game is the Miami Hurricanes -17.5, as they win by three touchdowns over the Redhawks.
- Our final score prediction is 41-17 Hurricanes over Redhawks.
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