The No. 8 Miami Hurricanes (9-1) are set to face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-6) this Saturday at noon on ESPN. Miami is favored by 25 points in this matchup. After suffering their first loss of the season, the Hurricanes are looking to bounce back against an inferior opponent in Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons have struggled defensively, ranking 114th in the nation in points allowed per game and 130th in passing yards allowed per game.
Miami writers predict a strong performance from the Hurricanes, with Adam Lichtenstein forecasting a 48-20 victory. Dave Hyde predicts a 30-20 win for Miami, emphasizing the team’s need to come out focused after their loss to Georgia Tech. Keven Lerner also expects a Miami win, predicting a 37-23 outcome and highlighting the Hurricanes’ path to the ACC title game and potentially the playoffs.
Miami will also have extra motivation in their final home game, as star receiver Xavier Restrepo will be playing at Hard Rock Stadium for the last time. Meanwhile, Wake Forest is coming off of two straight losses and three defeats in their last five games, including a 49-14 loss to Clemson. The Hurricanes are aiming to secure a win against Wake Forest to keep their playoff hopes alive and advance to the ACC championship game.
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