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Undefeated Miami Hosts Surging Louisville in ACC Showdown
16 Oct
Summary
- Miami QB Carson Beck leads ACC in passing accuracy
- Louisville ranks #1 in ACC in total defense, allowing 262 yards per game
- Last year's matchup between the teams saw a combined 97 points scored
On October 17, 2025, undefeated No. 2 Miami (5-0, 1-0 ACC) will host Louisville (4-1, 1-1 ACC) in a highly anticipated ACC showdown. The game features a matchup of two teams that have relied heavily on their defenses in the first half of the season.
Miami quarterback Carson Beck currently leads the ACC in passing accuracy, completing 73.4% of his passes. Meanwhile, Louisville's defense ranks #1 in the conference, allowing just 262 yards per game. Miami's defense is also stout, ranking second in the ACC by giving up 276.4 yards per contest.
Despite the defensive strengths, both teams have proven they can score. Last year's matchup between Miami and Louisville saw a combined 97 points scored, with the Hurricanes winning 52-45. Louisville coach Jeff Brohm knows his team will have to play at a high level to pull off the upset, stating, "We're going to have to play really well in order to win."
Miami coach Mario Cristobal has high praise for the Cardinals, calling them "as complete of a team that we have faced, or will face, all year long." With the game being played at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, where the Hurricanes have won 10 straight, the stage is set for an epic ACC clash between two of the conference's top teams.
