It’s the game we’ve been waiting for, the game we circle on our calenders every year. Miami. Florida State. This year it’s all on the Canes to produce the blowout. Will they be up to the challenge? We’ll find out in a couple hours. For now, here are your last minute news and notes.
From Around The Site
The entire SOTU writing crew gives our predictions for how the game will go.
SOTU Staff Predictions: Miami Hurricanes vs Florida State Seminoles. Time to call our shots. #Canes #TheU #Noles https://t.co/R19F9FqUXL pic.twitter.com/5bwROGt5CN
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) October 5, 2018
Why Miami-FSU is the best college football rivalry. Period. Full stop.
Miami-FSU is the greatest College Football rivalry. And that’s just what the numbers say. #MiamiHurricanes #TheU #BeatFSU https://t.co/rtzc5l7srQ pic.twitter.com/5qv7a8t3DU
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) October 5, 2018
The expectations behind this massive matchup
It’s FSU against Miami, Seminoles squaring off with the Hurricanes. Willie Taggart vs Mark Richt, Turnover Chain vs Turnover Bag. Read about out why Saturday’s game means just a little bit more in:
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) October 5, 2018
Miami Versus FSU: Exceeding the Unexpected https://t.co/stDTIDBm81 pic.twitter.com/6RO5NRuwDt
Learning the lessons of the last two Miami-FSU dates
What We Can Learn From The Last 2 Miami-FSU matchups - Mark Richt’s first two games against FSU produced different results. Here’s what the Canes can learn from both games #BeatFSU #GoCanes #TheU https://t.co/x9RPt4DECG
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) October 5, 2018
An interesting theory on why FSU has struggled in the last few years
As the amount of South Florida talent plummets on FSU’s roster, so does their win total. Thank Mark Richt and the #MiamiHurricanes for that. https://t.co/V8D9BvWwFl
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) October 5, 2018
From Local Papers
The Miami Herald has some great stuff this week including the one way Miami will end the streak, Miami’s chances at Jadon Haselwood and if Canes’ fans are actually too loud.
The Palm Beach Post breaks down the defense’s absurd TFL stats.
Yes, Willie Taggert is aware of how big a game this is. Can he stop us though?
For Those Of You Attending The Game
First off, I’m jealous. Secondly, Canes’ legends like Coach Schnellenberger and Bernie Kosar will be signing autographs at The Rock on campus!
Tomorrow at The Rock on campus from 12-6 pm, you have the chance to win signed gear by:
— Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) October 4, 2018
- Howard Schnellenberger
- Bernie Kosar
- Alonzo Highsmith
- Bennie Blades
- and more! #teamadidas | #ItsAllAboutTheU pic.twitter.com/fZWqlhaRFm
So if you’re watching at home, get your popcorn, your comfiest seat, your good luck charm and whatever else you need. Cause war starts at 3:30.