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College Football Week Six Preview: #23 Florida State vs. #10 Miami

By Eric Robinson

Oct 1, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Joseph Yearby (2) celebrates his touchdown during the first quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Joseph Yearby (2) celebrates his touchdown during the first quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA;Miami Hurricanes defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins (26) and defensive back Jamal Carter Sr. (6) react during the fourth quarter of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA;Miami Hurricanes defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins (26) and defensive back Jamal Carter Sr. (6) react during the fourth quarter of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

Prediction 

The Seminoles are facing an 0-3 conference start with the improved Hurricanes providing a considerable hurdle. This is the best that Miami has played as a program in quite some time and the improvement will be reflected in this contest.

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Miami will attempt to stop Cook but let’s be honest, Cook is a force and shutting him down is borderline impossible. He will make his plays and his talent alone will keep Florida State in the contest.

For a much improved defense, this is a massive test for Miami. What a way to prove that they are as good as advertised against their arch rival. The aggressive play calling by Richt this season may get turned up a notch and the Hurricanes should be able to move the ball and score on a Florida State defense that has looked vulnerable.

The key here is Kaaya and the offense making plays for all four quarters, which is possible. Mistakes by Miami can haunt them as it did two seasons ago during Florida State’s last visit to Miami. If Miami can limit the mistakes and be just as aggressive on defense, the Hurricanes will find themselves victorious.

Score – Miami 31 Florida State 24

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