Miami Hurricanes vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Prediction, 9/18/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami Hurricanes vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

Location: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Demon Deacons (+20.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Miami Hurricanes (2-0) are traveling to Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Friday, September 18, 2026 where they will attempt to defeat the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0). Wake Forest opens this matchup as 20.5-point dogs. The over/under comes in at 55.

The Miami Hurricanes head into this matchup 2-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Hurricanes faced the Florida A&M Rattlers and earned the victory with a final of 77-7. On the ground, the Hurricanes gave up 37 yards on 21 tries, which calculates to 1.8 yards per run surrendered. Miami gave up 11 pass completions on 26 tries for a total of 70 yards, and a completion percentage of 42.3%. On the day, they had 73 plays which gave them a total of 856 yards. The Miami Hurricanes ended up rushing 44 different times and amassed 430 yds, which earned them an average of 9.8 yds per carry.

When talking about putting points on the board, the Miami Hurricanes have an average of 61.0 points per outing. As a unit they're averaging 275.5 yards rushing ranking them 11th in Division 1. The Hurricanes currently have 1,405 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Miami has amassed 11 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. Miami has accrued 69 1st downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 6 penalties for 55 yards. They have turned the ball over 2 times.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Hurricanes have conceded 291 yds which has them ranked 30th in Division 1. They have yielded 145.5 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 48.5%. In total, they are conceding 203.0 yards per game which puts them 11th in Division 1. They have relinquished no TD's via the pass in addition to no TD's running the ball. The opposition is running for 2.6 yards per rush on the ground and 57.5 rushing yards per contest so far this year. In total, they have allowed 115 yards via the ground game in 2 games. The Hurricanes are sitting in 6th in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 6.5 PPG.

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The Demon Deacons come into this game with a record of 2-0 for this season. In their last game, the Demon Deacons got the victory with a final of 38-36 when they faced the Purdue Boilermakers. The Demon Deacons finished the game with 411 yds and they ran 68 plays (6.0 yds per play). Wake Forest ran for 4.5 yards per tote, totaling 186 yds on 41 attempts. Wake Forest surrendered 40 rush attempts for 126 yards (3.2 yards per carry). The Demon Deacons pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 76.2%, relinquishing 329 yds on 32 for 42 through the air.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have an average of 485.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 30th in the country. The Wake Forest offense has totaled 165 yards of penalties on 15 violations, which is good for 47th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 194.5 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 389 yards for the season. They have thrown no interceptions while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have been able to earn 45 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Demon Deacons are 44th in college football holding an average of 38.0 points per outing. For the year thus far, the Demon Deacons have thrown for a total of 581 yards through the air as well as an average of 290.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 31st in D-1.

Wake Forest has conceded a total of 275 yards on the ground (137.5 yards/game) and 3 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. They have allowed 3 touchdowns from the passing game and 242.5 yards per contest, which has them in 105th in D-1. They have earned 1 fumble and no interceptions on the campaign. The Demon Deacons defense has participated in 151 plays, which is 122nd in the country. The Demon Deacons are conceding 26.0 points per game, which puts them 97th in D-1.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Demon Deacons +20.5

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