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The Ball State Cardinals (1-0) are in action on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium against the Miami Hurricanes (2-0).
The Hurricanes are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -36.5) against the Cardinals. The over/under for this matchup is 55 points.
Keep reading to check out our preview for this season, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!
Miami (FL) -36.5 vs. Ball State
Miami (FL) vs. Ball State Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Hurricanes (-36.5)
- Moneyline: Hurricanes (-20000), Cardinals (+2000)
- Total: 55 points
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Miami (FL) vs. Ball State Betting Stats and Info
In two tries, the Hurricanes have won only once against the spread. The Hurricanes are winless in 12 games against the spread when favored by 36.5 points or more. Miami (FL) won both of the games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season. Ball State has one win against the spread so far this season (1-0-0). Ball State has not been listed as the underdog on the moneyline so far this season.
Miami (FL) vs. Ball State Key Players
Miami Hurricanes
- Last season Tyler Van Dyke collected 2,703 passing yards (207.9 per game) while going 219-for-333 (65.8%) and throwing for 19 touchdowns with 12 interceptions.
- Henry Parrish Jr. took 100 carries for 625 rushing yards a season ago (48.1 per game) and scored six touchdowns.
- Last year Mark Fletcher rushed for 514 yards on 105 carries (39.5 yards per game), with five rushing touchdowns.
- Xavier Restrepo grabbed 85 passes for 1,092 yards last year and scored six touchdowns. He was targeted 120 times, and averaged 84 receiving yards.
- Jacolby George’s stat line last year showed 57 grabs for 864 yards and eight touchdowns. He put up 66.5 yards per game.
- Colbie Young caught 47 passes for 563 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 43.3 yards per game.
- Francisco Mauigoa put together an impressive stat line of 7.5 sacks, 15 TFL, 81 tackles, and one interception last season.
- Kamren Kinchens picked off five passes and tacked on 46 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and five passes defended last season.
Ball State Cardinals
- Last season Layne Hatcher put up 582 passing yards (48.5 per game) while going 64-for-98 (65.3%) and throwing for four touchdowns with one interception.
- Marquez Cooper picked up 1,043 rushing yards (86.9 per game) and scored four touchdowns.
- Last year Kiael Kelly rushed for 724 yards on 135 carries (60.3 yards per game), with seven rushing touchdowns.
- Last season Qian Magwood was targeted 63 times and had 41 catches for 358 yards with one touchdown.
- Ahmad Edwards contributed with 31 grabs for 354 yards and one touchdown. He was targeted 46 times, and posted 29.5 receiving yards per game.
- Tanner Koziol totaled 295 yards on 34 catches with three touchdowns in 2023.
- Sidney Houston Jr. put together a solid body of work a year ago, registering eight sacks, 14 TFL and 59 tackles.
- Cole Pearce totaled 78 tackles, nine TFL, three sacks, and one interception over the course of his 2023 campaign.
- Tyler Potts picked off two passes and tacked on 27 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended last season.