GameThread: Miami Hurricanes face West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl

Hello there again, sports fans! The Miami Hurricanes play their final 2016 football game in the Russell Athletic Bowl vs West Virginia tonight. The Canes, 8-4 on the year, look to defeat the 10-2 Mountaineers and secure Miami's first bowl win in a decade.

Here's our SOTU Staff predictions

The Matchup of the Week

Craig T. Smith's preview of the game

John Pickens' preview of the game (and more)

SBNation analytics guru Bill Connelly's advanced stats breakdown of the game:

STAT PREVIEW: The @RussellAthBowl advanced stats tale of the tape. https://t.co/qUfwl9RkRV

— Bill Connelly (@SBN_BillC) December 15, 2016

And our StoryStream with all our coverage leading up to the Russell Athletic Bowl.

Last, and not least, here are game notes, courtesy of UM

Want to make a prediction? Here's the widget you've always wanted.

That's it. Now you're ready. Hop in the comments and discuss the game!

LET'S GO CANES!!!