The Miami Hurricanes are coming off another win as they downed Florida A&M 56-9, while Ball State picked up a win over Missouri State 42-34.
Miami Hurricanes 2-0 (0-0 ACC) vs. Ball State Cardinals 1-0 (0-0 MAC)
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 3:30 p.m. EST
TV Channel: ACC Network
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Line: Miami -36.5 / O/U: 54.5
2024 Team Stats
Miami:
2024 Offense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards: 539.0 (2)
Passing Yards: 354.5 (3)
Rushing Yards: 184.5 (6)
2024 Defense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 225.5 (4)
Passing Yards Allowed: 130.0 (3)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 95.5 (7)
2024 Points Scored: 48.5 (2)
2024 Points Allowed: 13.0 (4)
2024 Ranking: 10
Ball State:
2024 Offense (MAC Rank) —
Total Yards: 435.0 (2)
Passing Yards: 262.0 (3)
Rushing Yards: 173.0 (4)
2024 Defense (MAC Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 320.0 (3)
Passing Yards Allowed: 258.0 (9)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 62.0 (1)
2024 Points Scored: 42.0 (2)
2024 Points Allowed: 34.0 (9)
2024 Ranking: N/A
Series History/All-Time Records
All-time head-to-head record: First ever Matchup Miami 2-0-0
Current streak: First Matchup Miami has won two straight
Last Miami win: N/A 2016 (70-3)
Last Ball State win: N/A
2024 Player Stats
Miami
Passing: Cam Ward – 46-61, 689 yards, 6-1 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Damien Martinez – 26 ATT, 156 YDS, 1 TD
Receiving: Xavier Restrepo – 11 REC, 216 YDS, 2 TD
Tackles: Jaden Harris – 12 (5-7)
Sacks: Tyler Baron – 4.0
Interceptions: Mishael Powell – 1
Ball State
Passing: Kadin Semonza – 28-38, 262 YDS, 4-1 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Braedon Sloan – 21 ATT, 103 YDS, 1 TD
Receiving: Cam Pickett – 7 REC, 69 YDS, 0 TD
Tackles: Joey Stemler – 7 (2-5)
Sacks: Nathan Reichert – 0.5
Interceptions: Joey Stemler – 1
Miami Players To Watch:
Offense: Running Back – Damien Martinez – Junior
Martinez in his first season with Miami has gotten off to a hot start and has provided the Hurricanes with a rushing attack. Martinez will be going up against a Cardinals defense that allowed just 62 yards in their lone game this season, look for Martinez to get into the head of the Ball State defense and have a day to lead Miami to a win to advance to 3-0.
Defense: Defensive Back – Jaden Harris – Sophomore
Harris was the player to watch last week and continues into this week as a key piece of the Miami defense he goes against a passing attack that threw for 262 yards last weekend, look for Harris to keep that passing game in check and lead the Miami defense to big stops getting the ball back to their explosive offense.
Bottom Line: Miami Looks to Keep Rolling
Miami looks to advance to 3-0 for the second consecutive season, right now it appears bringing in key transfers Cam Ward and Damien Martinez has provided a spark to this offense and makes it a dangerous attack. The Hurricanes have two more games before they start ACC play and expectations are starting to get serious for Miami to be a threat this season, they will look to pick up a win as they get ready for South Florida next Saturday.
