Miami (6-3) at FSU (9-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Latest line: FSU is favored by 14 1/2 points
Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist: FSU 37, Miami 20
Florida State has found its stride as it’s beaten its past four ACC opponents by at least 17 points. Miami has offered little reason in the past month to think it will come closer than that. Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke will need to play much better for UM to have any shot of pulling off a road upset against No. 4 FSU, which is fourth in the initial College Football Playoff ranking. He completed just 55 percent of his passes (21-of-38) — his worst completion rate of the season — in last week’s 20-6 loss at N.C. State. Van Dyke has thrown 10 interceptions in his last four games.
Adam Lichtenstein, Hurricanes Writer: FSU 35, Miami 13
The Hurricanes picked the worst time for their low point of the season. Coming off a 20-6 loss at N.C. State where it failed to reach the end zone, Miami is in the midst of a quarterback controversy. Incumbent starter Tyler Van Dyke, who has thrown 10 interceptions in his last four games, may be replaced by freshman Emory Williams or sophomore Jacurri Brown just in time for a road trip against UM’s biggest rival, which happens to be one of the best teams in the nation. Expect Miami’s defense to keep them in the game for some time, but ultimately, it appears likely the Seminoles will be too much for the Hurricanes for the third year in a row.
Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor: FSU 34, Miami 17
FSU is favored by 14 1/2 points for good reason. The only real question is whether the Seminoles will cover the huge spread. Miami has lost three of its last five games, while FSU (9-0) has won 15 straight games, dating back to last season. Heisman hopeful Jordan Travis passed for a season-high 360 yards without his top wideouts in last week’s 24-7 win at Pitt, throwing for a touchdown and running for another. FSU’s defense also came up big, forcing three turnovers and not allowing the Panthers to convert any of their 10 third downs. To make matters worse for Miami, FSU star receivers Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson are both expected to return.
