- Matchup: Miami RedHawks vs Pittsburgh Panthers
- Event Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Point Spread: Panthers favored by 17.0 points
- Over-Under Total: 48.5 points
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Acrisure Stadium will host an exciting showdown as the Pittsburgh Panthers (8-5 in the previous season) take on the Miami RedHawks (7-7 last season) on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The Panthers are entering this matchup as 17-point favorites, with the total set at 48.5 points.
Last season, the Miami RedHawks finished with a 7-7 record. Their most recent outing ended in a narrow defeat against the Fresno State Bulldogs, concluding with a score of 18-3. In that game, the RedHawks managed to carry the ball 26 times for a total of 120 rushing yards, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. They ran 48 plays in total, accumulating 192 yards. On defense, Miami allowed 15 completions on 22 attempts, yielding 219 passing yards and a completion percentage of 68.2%. In terms of run defense, the RedHawks permitted 177 rushing yards on 49 attempts, averaging 3.6 yards per carry.
Throughout the past season, the RedHawks generated a total of 4,726 yards. They achieved 17 touchdowns through the air and 17 on the ground, while also giving up possession 15 times. The team recorded 246 first downs and was penalized 78 times for a total of 687 yards in penalties. Averaging 150.3 rushing yards per game, they ranked 78th nationally. The Miami RedHawks scored an average of 23.5 points per game last season.
In terms of their pass defense, Miami allowed 2,806 passing yards, positioning them 72nd in the nation. Over their 14 games, they surrendered an average of 200.4 yards per game through the air, with a completion percentage against of 56.4%. Overall, their opponents averaged 334.6 yards per game, placing the RedHawks 36th nationally in total defense. They allowed 22 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns while permitting an average of 3.7 rushing yards per attempt, totaling 1,880 rushing yards against them. The RedHawks were ranked 41st in Division 1 for opponent scoring, allowing an average of 21.7 points per game.
The Pittsburgh Panthers concluded their last season with an 8-5 record. Their final game saw them fall to the East Carolina Pirates, finishing at 23-17. During that matchup, the Panthers managed just 3.0 yards per carry, garnering 120 yards on 40 attempts. They finished the game with a total of 376 yards over 80 plays, averaging 4.7 yards per play. The secondary allowed a completion percentage of 47.1%, giving up 177 passing yards on 8 completions from 17 attempts. On the ground, Pittsburgh conceded 42 rushing attempts for just 72 yards (1.7 yards per carry).
Pittsburgh’s offense averaged 390.5 yards per game, ranking them 67th in Division 1. They faced 871 penalty yards due to 95 infractions, placing them 18th in Division 1 for penalties. On the ground, they averaged 117.2 rushing yards per game and totaled 1,524 rushing yards in the previous season. Pittsburgh threw 16 interceptions and lost 8 fumbles while achieving 270 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Panthers ranked 20th in Division 1 with an average of 33.7 points per game. Additionally, their passing game accumulated 3,553 yards, averaging 273.3 yards per game, which ranked them 20th in college football.
On the defensive side, Pittsburgh allowed a total of 1,236 rushing yards (95.1 yards per game) and 12 rushing touchdowns. They also surrendered 29 passing touchdowns, averaging 235.3 passing yards against per game, which ranked them 100th in college football. Overall, they conceded 322 total points throughout the season. The Panthers collected 7 fumbles and 16 interceptions, participating in 885 defensive plays, ranking them 96th in college football. Defensively, they allowed an average of 24.8 points per game, which positioned them 68th in the NCAA.
Who will prevail in today’s college football matchup between the RedHawks and the Panthers?
Prediction: Take the Panthers -17.0
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