Pittsburgh vs Miami (FL) Prediction 10/24/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Pitt Panthers and the Miami Hurricanes meet in week 8 college football action from Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Pitt Panthers vs. Miami Hurricanes Prediction.

Pitt Panthers Recap

The Pitt Panthers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 27-21 loss at the hands of Boston College last time out to sit at 5-2 this season. After this game, Pitt will head home for a game against Georgia Tech.

Panthers Drop Back-To-Back Games

Mason Heintschel has thrown for 1,304 yards, 14 touchdowns and 1 interception on 66.2% passing while Damon Ferguson Jr. leads Pittsburgh in rushing with 438 yards and 3 touchdowns. La’Vell Wright sits behind Ferguson Jr. on the ground with 242 yards and 4 touchdowns. Cataurus Hicks leads the Panthers in receiving with 500 yards and 26 catches along with 4 touchdowns, while Bryce Yates trails with 245 yards and 17 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, Cruce Brookins has a team-high 46 tackles while Pittsburgh’s defense as a whole has combined for 17 sacks and 9 interceptions.

Miami Hurricanes Recap

The Miami Hurricanes come into this game looking to add on to their 43-35 win over Florida State last time out to sit at 6-0 this season. After this game, Miami will head on the road for a game against North Carolina.

Hurricanes Looking To Stay Unbeaten

Darian Mensah has thrown for 1,764 yards, 18 touchdowns and 1 interception on 80.8% passing while Javian Mallory leads Miami in rushing with 397 yards and 5 touchdowns. Mark Fletcher Jr. sits behind Mallory on the ground with 373 yards and 6 touchdowns. Malachi Toney leads the Hurricanes in receiving with 758 yards and 50 catches along with 8 touchdowns, while Cooper Barkate trails with 269 yards and 21 catches along with 4 touchdowns. On defense, Mohamed Toure has a team-high 30 tackles while Miami’s defense as a whole has combined for 18 sacks and 4 interceptions.

Pitt Panthers vs. Miami Hurricanes Prediction

I’m on Pitt and the points here. Common wisdom would say take Miami here as the Hurricanes have been the far better team this season. However, the ‘Canes are the newly minted number one team in the country and we’ve seen spots like this before for Mario Cristobal as a heavy favorite in spots where they should win and Miami just throws up a clunker and lays an egg. This is the buy low of all buy low spots on Pitt, and I think the spot just looks like a Pitt cover with the points here. Give me the Panthers.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Pitt +19.5