The No. 9 Miami Hurricanes (5-1) are gearing up for a crucial ACC matchup against the Stanford Cardinal (3-4) on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The game will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Fans can catch the action live on ESPN or through streaming on Fubo, a service that provides access to a variety of live sports and shows without the need for cable.
This game marks an important point in the season for both teams. Miami has positioned itself strongly in the rankings, holding the 52nd spot in offense with an average of 409.8 yards per game.
Defensively, the Hurricanes excel, ranking as the 15th-best unit in the nation by allowing only 291.5 yards per game.
On average, they surrender a mere 15.3 points per game, which is the 12th-best mark this season.
Miami’s offense also ranks 45th in the country, scoring approximately 32.7 points per game.
They have been effective in the air, ranking 38th in passing offense with 265.3 yards per game and are 43rd in passing defense, allowing 198.8 yards.
Conversely, Stanford has struggled significantly this season, sitting in the bottom percentile of both offensive and defensive statistics.
With an average of just 326.3 total yards per game, the Cardinal rank among the 20 worst teams in the nation.
Defensively, Stanford ranks 19th-worst, yielding 422 total yards per contest.
Their offensive struggles are highlighted by a paltry 19 points per game, placing them 15th-worst in the FBS.
Defensively, Stanford ranks poorly, allowing 27.7 points per game, which is 95th nationally.
One of Stanford’s key struggles has been their pass defense, which ranks third-worst in the country by surrendering an alarming 304.7 passing yards per game.
On offense, they have had some success through the air, ranking 69th with an average of 229.4 passing yards per contest.
As the teams prepare for Saturday’s game, several players stand out for both Miami and Stanford.
For Miami, quarterback Carson Beck has thrown for 1,484 yards, averaging 247.3 yards per game with a completion rate of 72.6%.
He has thrown 11 touchdowns against 7 interceptions, proving to be a pivotal player for the Hurricanes.
Running back Mark Fletcher is another key contributor, having rushed for 446 yards and scored 6 touchdowns this season.
CharMar Brown complements the backfield, adding 219 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.
Wide receiver Malachi Toney leads the receiving corps, accounting for 510 yards and 3 touchdowns from his 38 receptions.
On the other side, Stanford’s quarterback Ben Gulbranson has accumulated 1,535 passing yards, averaging 219.3 yards per game.
He has a completion percentage of 58.4%, resulting in 7 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season.
Running back Micah Ford has contributed by rushing for 425 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns, while Cole Tabb has added depth to the backfield.
Wide receiver CJ Williams has been a reliable target for Gulbranson, notching 465 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.
Miami looks to capitalize on their strong start this season, while Stanford will be aiming to improve their fortunes and shift the momentum.
As both teams head into this crucial ACC battle, fans can expect an action-packed matchup that could be pivotal for their seasons.
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