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Hurricanes Seek Playoff Berth as Wolfpack Look to Play Spoiler
13 Nov
Summary
- No. 15 Miami hosts NC State in crucial ACC matchup
- Hurricanes need to win final 3 games for playoff, conference title chances
- NC State coming off upset win over previously unbeaten Georgia Tech
As of November 13, 2025, No. 15 Miami is hosting a potentially dangerous opponent in North Carolina State in its home finale. The Hurricanes (7-2, 3-2 ACC) are the highest-ranked ACC team, but they have alternated wins and losses following a 5-0 start, leaving them with no margin for error as they must win their final three games to have any chance of reaching the College Football Playoff and the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
The Wolfpack (5-4, 2-3) aren't in the CFP or conference title picture, but they have proven themselves a menace to teams that still are, or aren't, anymore, thanks to them. NC State is coming off a bye that followed an upset 48-36 win at home against previously unbeaten Georgia Tech. The Pack also have wins over Virginia (in a nonconference game) and Wake Forest this season.
Miami is coming off a 38-10 win at home over Syracuse last Saturday, during which quarterback Carson Beck had a strong performance. The Hurricanes' running game managed despite the absence of top tailback Mark Fletcher Jr., who remains doubtful for Saturday's game. However, Miami expects to have linebacker Wesley Bissainthe back and possibly receiver C.J. Daniels as well.
