- Matchup: Stanford Cardinal vs. Miami Hurricanes
- Event Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Hurricanes -30.0
- Total Points Over/Under: 45.5
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The Miami Hurricanes (5-1) will clash with the Stanford Cardinal (3-4) at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Miami enters as heavy favorites with a spread of 30.0 points. The total points line is set at 45.5.
Currently holding a 3-4 record, the Stanford Cardinal come into this contest following a victory against the Florida State Seminoles, winning 20-13. In that game, the Cardinal’s defense allowed 133 rushing yards on 43 carries, yielding an average of 3.1 yards per rush. In the passing game, they permitted 18 completions on 35 attempts for 311 yards, achieving a completion percentage of 51.4%. Stanford executed 67 offensive plays, accumulating 293 total yards, including 132 rushing yards on 42 attempts, averaging 3.1 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the Cardinal are averaging 19.0 points per game, with a ground game that averages only 98.3 yards, placing them last at 130th in college football. This season, they have recorded a total of 2,294 offensive yards. Stanford has achieved a mix of 7 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns, totaling 128 first downs. However, they have also faced 47 penalties for 422 yards, resulting in 9 turnovers.
Defensively, the Cardinal have allowed 2,133 passing yards, ranking 134th in Division 1, and they’ve given up an alarming average of 304.7 passing yards per game with a completion rate of 65.5%. Overall, they rank 118th in total yardage surrendered with 422.0 yards per game. To date, they’ve allowed 13 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns, yielding 3.9 yards per rush, amounting to 117.3 yards per game. On average, the Cardinal permit 27.7 points per game, placing them 94th in the nation.
The Hurricanes, boasting a 5-1 record, last competed against the Louisville Cardinals, where they suffered a narrowly missed victory with a final score of 24-21. Miami’s offense could only manage 63 rushing yards on 24 carries, averaging 2.6 yards per attempt. They concluded the game with a total of 334 offensive yards from 59 plays, averaging 5.7 yards per play. The pass defense for Miami allowed a completion percentage of 62.2%, yielding 248 yards through the air on 23 of 37 passing attempts.
On offense, the Miami Hurricanes generate an average of 412.3 yards per game, positioning them 53rd in Division 1. The offense has been flagged for a total of 381 penalty yards across 47 infractions, ranking 49th in the division with respect to penalties. They average 147.0 rushing yards per game and have accrued 882 rushing yards throughout the season. Miami’s offense has seen 7 interceptions while permitting 0 fumble recoveries by opponents, alongside achieving 128 first downs. In scoring, the Hurricanes currently rank 45th in the nation with an average of 32.7 points per game. So far, they have tallied 1,592 passing yards, averaging 265.3 yards per game, placing them 38th in college football.
Defensively, the Hurricanes allow an impressive average of just 15.3 points per game, ranking them 13th in Division 1. They have given up 556 rushing yards (averaging 92.7 yards per game) along with 3 rushing touchdowns this season. In the air, Miami has permitted 7 passing touchdowns and an average of 198.8 yards per game, which puts them at 42nd in the nation. The Hurricanes’ defense has been tested with 380 plays thus far, ranking them 4th nationally. They have also recovered 5 fumbles and made 5 interceptions this season, with a total of just 92 points given up so far.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s Cardinal vs. Hurricanes matchup against the spread?
Expert’s Prediction: Bet on the Cardinal +30.0
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