Miami vs Clemson Prediction 10/3/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Miami Hurricanes and Clemson Tigers meet Saturday in week 5 college football action at Memorial Stadium. Here’s a Miami vs. Clemson Prediction. This article will include a Miami vs. Clemson Pick.

Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Miami Hurricanes beat Wake Forest and Central Michigan, and they play Florida State next. The Miami Hurricanes have won 14 of their last 16 regular season games. Darian Mensah is completing 88.7 percent of his passes for 1,211 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Malachi Toney and Cooper Barkate have combined for 707 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Somourian Wingo has 6 receptions.

The Miami Hurricanes’ ground game is averaging 227.5 yards per contest, and Mark Fletcher Jr. leads the way with 230 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Miami is allowing 9 points and 224.5 yards per game. Marquise Lightfoot leads the Miami Hurricanes with 17 tackles, Armondo Blount has 1.5 sacks, and Ethan O’Connor has 1 interception.

Clemson Tigers Betting Preview

The Clemson Tigers beat North Carolina and Cal, and they play Charleston Southern next. Clemson has won 7 of its last 9 games. Tait Reynolds is completing 64.3 percent of his passes for 521 yards, 1 touchdown, and 5 interceptions. Bryant Wesco Jr. and T.J. Moore have combined for 359 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Tyler Brown has 11 receptions.

The Clemson Tigers’ ground game is averaging 158.3 yards per contest, and Gideon Davidson leads the way with 346 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Clemson is allowing 22 points and 372.5 yards per game. Corey Myrick leads the Clemson Tigers with 35 tackles, Will Heldt has 4 sacks, and Elliot Washington II has 3 interceptions.

Why the Clemson Tigers will win

• Clemson has won 23 of its last 24 October games at Memorial Stadium (Clemson).
• The team ranked 4th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games.
• The underdog has covered the spread in 11 of Clemson’s last 13 games at Memorial Stadium (Clemson).

Why the Miami Hurricanes will win

• Miami (FL) has won each of its last nine games as a favorite.
• Clemson has lost three of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
• Clemson has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine October games at Memorial Stadium (Clemson).
• Miami (FL) has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.
• Clemson has lost the first half in four of its last five games against top-5 AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Four of Miami (FL)’s last five games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of Clemson’s last five home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Clemson Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 5, Elliot Washington II ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for interceptions (3) this season.

Miami Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 5, Darian Mensah ranks 1st amongst qualified players for passer rating (228.2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Clemson ranks T131st among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-6.3).
• Clemson ranks T11th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.5).
• Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (34.0).
• Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams for yards per game this season (588.8).

Miami vs Clemson Prediction

Give Clemson credit for finding ways to win its last three games, but none of them have been convincing. The offense still stinks, and the defense has taken a step back as well. This isn’t a good Clemson team, and it’s going up against a buzzsaw Miami offense. Yes, Clemson at night is intimidating, and Mario Cristobal does have a history of a stinker or two every season. However, talent-wise, these clubs are in different area codes. Miami should do what it’s done all season in this spot and drop 40-plus points. I’ll lay the thick number on the road.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Miami -16.5