Miami Hurricanes vs Clemson Tigers Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami Hurricanes vs Clemson Tigers

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (+16.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Miami Hurricanes (4-0) are hitting the road to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026 where they will attempt to defeat the Clemson Tigers (3-1). Miami opens this contest as 16.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is 48.5.

The Miami Hurricanes come into this matchup with a record of 4-0 this year. The last time they took the field, the Hurricanes played the Central Michigan Chippewas and took home the win by a score of 52-3. For the game, they tallied 68 plays which converted into 572 yards. The Miami Hurricanes ran the rock 34 different times and totaled 201 yards, earning them an average of 5.9 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Hurricanes gave up 21 yards on 25 tries, which is an average of 0.8 yds per rush allowed. Miami conceded 21 pass completions on 26 attempts for a total of 137 yards, and a completion percentage of 80.8%.

The Hurricanes have earned 2,355 total yards over the course of this season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Miami has amassed 17 touchdowns through the air and 11 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 2 different times. Miami has 123 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 26 infractions for 237 yards. As a unit they are averaging 227.5 yards on the ground which ranks them 20th in D-1. In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Miami Hurricanes have an average of 51.8 points per outing.

In terms of passing yards, the Hurricanes have conceded 740 yds which puts them in 46th in Division 1. They are allowing 185.0 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 59.4%. Overall, they have relinquished 224.5 yards per contest which puts them 2nd in college football. They have yielded 3 touchdowns through the air but no touchdowns running the ball. They are giving up 1.9 yards per rushing attempt and 39.5 yards on the ground per game on the year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 158 rushing yards through 4 games. The Hurricanes are ranked 4th in the country concerning the opposition scoring, allowing 9.0 points per contest.

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The Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Tigers got the victory with a final of 24-10 against the California Golden Bears. Clemson rushed the ball for 5.2 yards per carry, finishing the game with 255 yards on 49 attempts. The Tigers finished with 363 yards and they ran 70 plays (5.2 yards per play). The Tigers pass defense conceded a completion rate of 56.7%, relinquishing 145 yds on 17 for 30 passing. Clemson allowed 27 run attempts for 86 yds (3.2 yards per carry).

The Clemson Tigers have an average of 314.0 yards per game, which ranks them 127th in college football. The Clemson offense has totaled 229 yards of penalties on 25 violations, ranking them 82nd in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They average 157.8 run yards per game and have run for 631 yards in total. They have given away 4 picks while conceding 3 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 73 first downs. When discussing the points being put on the board, the Tigers are 120th in the nation with an average of 21.0 points per outing. For the season to this point, the Tigers have thrown for a total of 625 yards through the air as well as an average of 156.3 passing yards per outing, ranking them 128th in the nation.

Clemson has given up a total of 631 rushing yards (157.8 yards per outing) and 5 touchdowns by way of the ground game this season. They have allowed 4 touchdowns through the air as well as 214.8 yards per game, which has them sitting 79th in college football. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 88 pts. Their defense has 2 fumbles recovered and 4 picks on the season. The Tigers defense has taken part in 286 plays, which ranks 118th in D-1. The Tigers are conceding 22.0 points per game, which has them ranked 63rd in the nation.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Hurricanes -16.5

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