Syracuse vs Miami (FL) Prediction 11/8/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

Nikos Lagouretos

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Nov 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs wide receiver Jordan Hudson (2) catches a pass for a first down as he is tackled by Miami Hurricanes defensive back Ethan O'Connor (24) during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

MATCHUP	Orange Syracuse	Hurricanes Miami (FL)
Team Records	3-6	6-2
Spread	+28.5 -110	-28.5 -110
Moneyline	+1800	-5000
Total	Over 45.5 (-108)	Under 45.5 (-112)
Where	Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Time	Nov 8th, 8:30 PM Z
TV	ESPN

In this article, we will formulate a Syracuse vs Miami Prediction for this College Football Week 11 game on Saturday, November 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.

Miami Hurricanes Preview

Miami has a 6-2 record this season and is sitting 7th in the ACC. They are 5-3 ATS, 3-5 in Over/Under and have a 5-1 home record and a 1-1 away record. Miami is coming off a 20-26 road loss against SMU and will face North Carolina State, Virginia Tech and Pitt next.

Offensively, Miami averages 32.2 points per game, ranking 44th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 15.6 points per game, which is 9th. Miami averages 413.9 total yards per game (258.9 passing and 155.0 rushing), while allowing 285.1 total yards per game (79.3 rushing and 205.9 passing).

Carson Beck leads Miami with 1,947 passing yards with 72.5% completed passes and 14 touchdowns. Mark Fletcher Jr. leads the team in rushing yards with 636, while Malachi Toney has a team-high 52 receptions for 632 receiving yards. Defensively, Keionte Scott has a team-high 42 total tackles (28 of them solo), while Akheem Mesidor leads the team in sacks, with 3.5, and Bryce Fitzgerald has a team-high 3 interceptions.

Syracuse Orange Preview

Syracuse has a 3-6 record this season and is sitting 14th in the ACC. They are 3-5 ATS, 4-5 in Over/Under and have a 2-3 home record and a 1-2 away record. Syracuse is coming off a 10-27 home loss against North Carolina and will face Notre Dame and Boston College next.

Offensively, Syracuse averages 23.7 points per game, ranking 97th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 30.8 points per game, which is 113th. Syracuse averages 371.0 total yards per game (258.1 passing and 112.9 rushing), while allowing 435.2 total yards per game (167.8 rushing and 267.4 passing).

Steve Angeli leads Syracuse with 1,317 passing yards with 62.8% completed passes and 10 touchdowns. Yasin Willis leads the team in rushing yards with 495, while Johntay Cook II has a team-high 39 receptions for 501 receiving yards. Defensively, Antoine Deslauriers has a team-high 50 total tackles (17 of them solo), while Kevin Jobity Jr. leads the team in sacks, with 5.0, and Davien Kerr has a team-high 3 interceptions.

Syracuse Orange @ Miami Hurricanes Betting Trends: Week 11

Why the Miami Hurricanes will win

Miami (FL) has won 11 of its last 12 games at Hard Rock Stadium.
Syracuse has lost nine of its last 10 games in Florida.
Syracuse has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 road games in November.
Miami (FL) has covered the spread in four of its last five games in Florida.
Syracuse has lost the first half in 20 of its last 25 road games against conference opponents.
Miami (FL) has won the first quarter in eight of its last 10 games against conference opponents.

Why the Syracuse Orange will win

Miami (FL) has lost three of its last four November games as a favorite.
The road team has covered the spread in five of Syracuse’s last six games.
Miami (FL) has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games after coming off overtime.

Total Points Facts

Six of Syracuse’s last seven games in Florida have gone UNDER the total points line.
Five of Miami (FL)’s last six November games as a home favorite have gone OVER the total points line.

Miami Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

Heading into Week 11, Carson Beck ranks 4th amongst qualified players for sack percentage (1.6%) this season.

Syracuse Orange Player Prop Facts

Heading into Week 11, Jack Stonehouse ranks 10th amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (47.3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

Miami (FL) ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (2.5).
Miami (FL) ranks 3rd among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (79.3).
Syracuse ranks 133rd among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (204).
Syracuse ranks 127th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (11.1).

Syracuse vs Miami Prediction

In this Syracuse vs Miami Prediction, Miami is coming as -28.5-point home favorites, with the total set at 45.5 points. Syracuse has been on a free fall lately, having lost their last 5 games and are 1-3 against the spread in their last 4. On the flip side, Miami has been almost perfect at home with just one loss in 6 home games and are superior both on the offensive and the defensive end, having the 9th-best defense in the country. I anticipate a comfortable win for the home team, so take Miami and lay the big number in this one.