The No. 19 Miami Hurricanes (0-0) and the Florida Gators (0-0) meet at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
The game is on ABC, if you’re looking for how to watch.
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When is Miami (FL) vs. Florida and when does it start?
This matchup between the Hurricanes and Gators will happen on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Be ready to see the kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Miami (FL) vs. Florida
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Miami (FL) Stats & Insights
The Hurricanes lost the Pinstripe Bowl last season after going 7-6. They put up 31.5 points per game (39th in the nation) while their defense conceded 22.8 (44th).
On the defensive side of the ball, Miami (FL) was a top-25 unit last season, ranking 24th-best by giving up just 321.6 yards per game. It ranked 31st on offense (431.2 yards per game).
The Hurricanes ranked 43rd in pass offense (258.0 passing yards per game) and 54th in pass defense (216.0 passing yards allowed per game) last season.
Miami (FL) sported the 46th-ranked offense last year in terms of rushing yards (173.2 per game), and it was better on defense, ranking 12th-best with just 105.6 rushing yards allowed per game.
The Hurricanes had the 97th-ranked turnover margin in college football last season at -4, forcing 18 turnovers (58th in the FBS) while turning it over 22 times (111th in the FBS).
Florida Stats & Insights
The Gators’ 2023 season ended without a bowl appearance after a 5-7 record. They averaged 28.4 points per game (59th in college football) and gave up 27.6 per contest (78th).
Florida ranked 47th in total offense in the FBS (408.8 yards per game) and 71st in total defense (382.3 yards allowed per game) last year.
The Gators compiled 259.3 passing yards per game on offense last season, which ranked them 41st in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they ranked 69th, surrendering 226.7 passing yards per contest.
Florida totaled 149.5 rushing yards per game on offense (78th in the FBS) last season, and it ranked 77th defensively with 155.6 rushing yards allowed per game.
With seven forced turnovers (132nd in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (14th in the FBS) last season, the Gators’ -5 turnover margin ranked 102nd in college football.
Miami (FL) Key Players (2023)
Last season, Tyler Van Dyke put together 2,703 yards (207.9 yards per game), a 65.8% completion percentage (219-of-333), 19 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
Last year, Henry Parrish Jr. took 100 attempts for 625 rushing yards (48.1 yards per game) and scored six touchdowns.
Mark Fletcher ran for 514 yards on 105 carries (39.5 ypg), with five rushing touchdowns last year.
In the previous season, Xavier Restrepo amassed 85 receptions for 1,092 yards and six touchdowns. He averaged 84.0 yards per game.
Jacolby George amassed 864 yards on 57 grabs with eight touchdowns. He averaged 66.5 receiving yards per game last year.
Colbie Young hauled in 47 passes for 563 yards and five touchdowns, putting up 43.3 yards per game last year.
Florida Key Players (2023)
Graham Mertz completed 72.9% of his passes to throw for 2,903 yards and 20 touchdowns last season.
Montrell Johnson racked up five rushing touchdowns on 68.1 yards per game last season. Johnson was also productive in the passing game, accumulating 30 catches and one touchdown over the course of the year.
Trevor Etienne rushed for 753 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
Ricky Pearsall averaged 80.8 yards on 5.3 receptions per game and racked up four receiving touchdowns in 2023.
Eugene Wilson III caught 61 passes last season on his way to 538 yards and six receiving touchdowns.
Arlis Boardingham played his way to four receiving touchdowns and 289 receiving yards (24.1 ypg) last season.
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