Miami is 127th nationally allowing 39.0 points per game and tied for 89th with Central Florida permitting opponents to gain 409.0 yards per game in October. Florida State is 132nd out of 134 teams nationally averaging 15.0 PPG and 276.0 YPG in 2024.
The Florida State offense might be the perfect remedy for Miami’s defensive struggles in October. Florida State is 123 nationally averaging 14.5 PPG and 128th averaging 270.5 YPG in October. Florida State and Miami have each played two games in October. The Hurricanes and Seminoles were both off the weekend of October 12.
The Achilles Heel for Miami defensively has been allowing big plays. California had six completions of 15 yards or more and three runs of 10 or more in a 39-38 loss to Miami. The Golden Bears had four completions of 50 or more yards versus the Hurricanes. Two of those completions went for TDs…