Mensah and Toney lead the offense
Malachi Toney had 16 catches for 194 yards and three touchdowns against Pittsburgh, setting a Miami single-game receptions record.
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Miami Hurricanes
Hurricanes at Irish odds, injury report and pick ·
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Hurricanes +6Total 57.5Hurricanes ML +185Lines at 11:10 PM CT
Hurricanes team intelligence
The Hurricanes: what our research says
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Heels game.
Miami goes to Chapel Hill at 7-0 and ranked No. 1. The Hurricanes are 4-0 at home and 3-0 on the road. Their latest win was 52-23 against Pittsburgh, after a 43-35 double-overtime victory over Florida State. They also won 41-13 at Clemson.
Right nowWon 8 straight
Miami is 7-0, with a 4-0 home record and a 3-0 road record. The Hurricanes are ranked No. 1 this week. Their wins include a 52-23 result against Pittsburgh and a 43-35 double-overtime win over Florida State. The defense held Pittsburgh to 69 rushing yards.
The market
- Hurricanes spread+4.5 → +6
- Total57.5
The news
Freshmen earn larger roles
Freshmen have earned roles across Miami’s roster. Javian Mallory leads the team with 444 rushing yards, while JJ Dunnigan has contributed on defense and Ben Congdon has started at guard.
Injuries affect lineup plans
Miami’s latest report lists six players out, including Max Buchanan, who had left-knee surgery and has no confirmed return date. Miami’s starting right guard for tonight was not confirmed in the available depth-chart information.
Miami visits North Carolina
The Hurricanes visit North Carolina after seven straight wins, with their latest result a 52-23 victory over Pittsburgh. The game is in Chapel Hill, and the available projected UNC lineup includes several players whose availability was listed as questionable.
Injuries
Hurricanes
- Joshua MooreOut
- CharMar BrownOut
- Ja'Boree AntoineOut
- OJ Frederique Jr.Out
- Max BuchananOut
- Luka GilbertOut
- Owen Ruskavich (older, unconfirmed listing)Questionable
Irish
- Tre MillerOut
- Viliami MoalaOut
- Keeyun ChapmanOut
- Vodney ClevelandOut
- Jimmy-Phrisco Alo-SuliafuOut
- Peyton WatersQuestionable
- Jonathan AgumaduQuestionable
- Jordan HallQuestionable
- +4 more
The matchup
Hurricanes projected starters
- Darian MensahQB
- Mark Fletcher Jr.RB
- Vandrevius Jacobs (WR-X)
- Cooper Barkate (WR-Z)
- Malachi Toney (slot)
- Elija LoftonTE
- Samson OkunlolaLT
- Seuseu AlofaituliLG
- Ryan RodriguezC
- UnconfirmedRG
- Matthew McCoyRT
- Damon Wilson IIDE
- Justin ScottDT
- Ahmad Moten Sr.DT
- Marquise LightfootDE
- Chase SmithLB
- Mohamed ToureLB
- Damari BrownCB
- JJ DunniganS
- Zechariah PoyserS
- Bryce FitzgeraldCB
- Omar Thornton (nickel)
Irish projected starters
- Billy Edwards Jr.QB
- Benjamin HallRB
- Mason HumphreyWR
- Jordan ShippWR
- Trech Kekahuna (slot)
- Jelani ThurmanTE
- Jordan HallLT
- Andrew ThreattLG
- Christo KellyC
- Aidan BanfieldRG
- Jacqawn McRoyRT
- Leroy JacksonDE
- Isaiah JohnsonNT
- Xavier LewisDT
- Jaylen HarveyLB
- Peyton SeelmannLB
- Derek McDonaldLB
- Melkart Abou JaoudeLB
- Jaiden PattersonCB
- Greg SmithS
- Kenton Dopson IIICB
- Kaleb Cost (nickel)
Updated The full read
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Results and against the spread
8–0 · 3–3 ATSRecord
8–0
Against the spread
3–3
Form, last 5
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Last game
W 38-35at Heels
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/31 | at North Carolina Tar Heels | W 38-35 | −13.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/24 | vs Pittsburgh Panthers | W 52-23 | −20.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/17 | vs Florida State Seminoles | W 43-35 | −21.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/3 | at Clemson Tigers | W 41-13 | −14 | Covered |
| Sat 9/26 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | W 52-3 | −41 | Covered |
Spread is the Hurricanes’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
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The full read on the Hurricanes
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Heels game.
Season so far
Miami is 7-0, with a 4-0 home record and a 3-0 road record. The Hurricanes are ranked No. 1 this week. Their wins include a 52-23 result against Pittsburgh and a 43-35 double-overtime win over Florida State. The defense held Pittsburgh to 69 rushing yards.
The read
Miami goes to Chapel Hill at 7-0 and ranked No. 1. The Hurricanes are 4-0 at home and 3-0 on the road. Their latest win was 52-23 against Pittsburgh, after a 43-35 double-overtime victory over Florida State. They also won 41-13 at Clemson.
Malachi Toney caught 16 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns against Pittsburgh. That performance established a Miami receptions record. The defense held Pittsburgh to 69 rushing yards and forced a fumble.
Mario Cristobal is giving freshmen substantial roles. Javian Mallory leads Miami with 444 rushing yards and shares the team lead with seven rushing touchdowns. JJ Dunnigan contributed a sack and a forced fumble against Pittsburgh. Ben Congdon has already started at left guard. Gavin Mueller caught his first Miami touchdown against Pittsburgh.
Availability still affects the roster. Joshua Moore, CharMar Brown and Luka Gilbert are out for the season. Max Buchanan remains out after left-knee surgery, and tonight’s starting guard assignments are unconfirmed. Milan Parris has come off the availability list. North Carolina has Jordan Hall, Andrew Threatt and Peyton Waters listed as questionable. Final game-day designations and confirmed starting lineups were not available at this update.
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Hurricanes questions, answered
Is there a Hurricanes pick tonight?
Yes. Our Hurricanes pick for Hurricanes at Irish was released before kickoff at Signal strength 73. Unlock it in the Terminal.
What is the Hurricanes' record this season?
The Miami Hurricanes are 7-0: 4-0 at home and 3-0 on the road.
Who is on the Hurricanes injury report?
The Hurricanes list Joshua Moore (Out), CharMar Brown (Out), Ja'Boree Antoine (Out), OJ Frederique Jr. (Out), Max Buchanan (Out), Luka Gilbert (Out), Milan Parris (Available), Owen Ruskavich (older, unconfirmed listing) (Questionable).