Miami Seeks Continuing College Football Success
Undefeated No. 6 Miami Hosts Central Michigan Amid Injury Concerns and Schedule Shifts
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No. 6 Miami, unbeaten at 3-0, hosts Central Michigan after an unusual opening stretch of three games played on Thursdays or Fridays, including two on the road. The Hurricanes have outscored opponents 155-33, but injuries are a concern: Marty Brown and Josh Moore are out for the season, while Mark Fletcher Jr. and Malachi Toney were listed as likely available, though they could see limited action. Central Michigan is 2-1 and has won its last two games; its option-style offense will test Miami’s defensive discipline. The teams’ only previous meeting was a tight 17-12 Miami win in 2019, despite the Hurricanes entering as heavy favorites.
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Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said the Hurricanes were “the only team in the country that hasn’t played on a Saturday,” and quarterback Darian Mensah said the schedule disruption tested the team’s routine but that they had handled it well.
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Central Michigan’s option-style attack has been especially run-focused: the Chippewas attempted only 44 passes through three games, the sixth-fewest among FBS teams, according to the Sun Sentinel.
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In the 2019 meeting, Miami was a 30-point favorite but needed an interception with six seconds left to secure its 17-12 win.
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Wake Forest was the first opponent this season to slow Miami’s offense, particularly in the second half, although the Hurricanes still won by 13 points.
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