Stanford Cardinal vs Miami Hurricanes Prediction, 10/25/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Stanford Cardinal vs Miami Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-30.0)

Total/Over-Under: 45.5

The Miami Hurricanes (5-1) will play the Stanford Cardinal (3-4) at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Miami is 30.0-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 45.5.

The Stanford Cardinal come into this matchup with a record of 3-4 for this season. In their last matchup, the Cardinal faced the Florida State Seminoles and notched a win by a score of 20-13. Against the run, the Cardinal gave up 133 yds on 43 attempts, which averages out to 3.1 yds per run allowed. Stanford gave up 18 pass completions on 35 attempts for 311 yds, and a completion percentage of 51.4%. At the end of the game, they ran 67 plays which totaled 293 yds. The Stanford Cardinal ended up running the ball 42 different times and amassed 132 yards, earning them an average of 3.1 yards per tote.

Concerning scoring, the Stanford Cardinal are averaging 19.0 points per contest. As a team they're holding an average of 98.3 yards on the ground ranking them 130th in college football. The Cardinal have tallied 2,294 total yards over the course of this year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Stanford has totaled 7 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns via the ground. Stanford has accumulated 128 first downs offensively, and they have committed 47 penalties for 422 yards. They have surrendered the ball 9 different times.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Cardinal have allowed 2,133 yds which ranks them 134th in D-1. They have conceded 304.7 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 65.5%. Over the course of this year, they are surrendering 422.0 yards per contest ranking them 118th in the country. They have yielded 13 touchdowns through the air as well as 6 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up 3.9 yards per rush and 117.3 rushing yards per game so far this year. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 821 rushing yards through 7 games. The Cardinal are sitting in 94th in the country regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 27.7 PPG.

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The Hurricanes head into this game 5-1 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Hurricanes took a defeat with a final score of 24-21 when they faced the Louisville Cardinals. Miami ran the football for 2.6 yds per carry, finishing with 63 yards on 24 carries. The Hurricanes finished the contest with a total of 334 yards and they ran 59 plays (5.7 yds per play). The Hurricanes pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 62.2%, surrendering 248 yards on 23 for 37 passing. Miami relinquished 31 run attempts for 119 yards (3.8 yards per rush).

The Miami Hurricanes have an average of 412.3 yards per game, which has them sitting 53rd in Division 1. The Miami offense has compiled 381 yds of penalties on 47 infractions, which ranks 49th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have an average of 147.0 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 882 yards overall. They have thrown 7 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 0 fumbles and they have obtained 128 1st downs. In relation to putting points on the board, the Hurricanes are 45th in the country by scoring 32.7 points per game. During this campaign to this point, the Hurricanes have a total of 1,592 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 265.3 passing yards per contest, ranking them 38th in college football.

The Hurricanes are conceding 15.3 points per game, ranking them 13th in Division 1. Miami has allowed a total of 556 yards rushing (92.7 yards per contest) as well as 3 touchdowns rushing this season. They have allowed the opposition 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 198.8 yards/contest, which has them ranked 42nd in the nation. The Hurricanes defense has been on the field for 380 plays, which has them ranked 4th in the country. They have totaled 5 fumbles recovered and 5 picks so far this season. This season, they have allowed 92 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Cardinal/Hurricanes college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Cardinal +30.0

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