Venue & Kickoff
Matchup: Miami Hurricanes (9–2) vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (8–3)
Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
Broadcast: ABC
Weather Update
Forecast for Pittsburgh, PA:
Temperature: 43°F at kickoff, dropping into the upper 30s°F by evening
Conditions: Cloudy skies with a chance of light rain showers, winds 10–12 mph
Impact: Cold, damp conditions could favor Miami’s ground game and short passing attack.
Injury Report
Miami Hurricanes:
QB Emory Williams (healthy, expected starter)
RB Mark Fletcher Jr. (probable, minor ankle soreness)
WR Xavier Restrepo (questionable, hamstring)
LB Francisco Mauigoa (healthy, defensive leader)
Pittsburgh Panthers:
QB Christian Veilleux (healthy, expected starter)
RB Derrick Davis Jr. (probable, shoulder soreness)
WR Konata Mumpfield (healthy, team’s leading receiver)
DB MJ Devonshire (questionable, knee)
Team Recent Form
Miami:
Riding a 4-game win streak, most recently defeating Virginia Tech 31–20.
Offense averaging 32.7 PPG, defense allowing 19.4 PPG.
Balanced attack with Williams’ passing and Fletcher’s rushing.
Pittsburgh:
Won 3 of last 4, including a 28–17 victory over Syracuse.
Offense averaging 27.1 PPG, defense allowing 22.8 PPG.
Strong home record (5–1 at Acrisure Stadium).
Player Matchups
QB Emory Williams (Miami) vs. Pitt Secondary
Williams (2,750 yards, 24 TD, 8 INT) faces a Panthers defense ranked top‑40 nationally in pass coverage.
RB Mark Fletcher Jr. (Miami) vs. Pitt Front Seven
Fletcher (1,020 yards, 11 TD) is Miami’s workhorse; Pitt allows 3.9 YPC.
WR Xavier Restrepo (Miami) vs. CB MJ Devonshire (Pitt)
Restrepo (890 yards, 7 TD) is Williams’ top target; Devonshire’s health is critical for Pitt’s coverage.
QB Christian Veilleux (Pitt) vs. Miami Pass Rush
Veilleux (2,400 yards, 20 TD, 10 INT) must avoid turnovers against Miami’s aggressive front led by Mauigoa.
WR Konata Mumpfield (Pitt) vs. CB Daryl Porter Jr. (Miami)
Mumpfield (910 yards, 8 TD) is Pitt’s deep threat; Porter is Miami’s best cover corner.
Series History
All-time: Miami leads the series 30–12–1.
Recent: Miami has won 6 of the last 7 meetings, including a 28–20 victory in 2024.
Pitt’s last win came in 2017.
Betting Trends:
Miami: 7–4 ATS, 6 Overs in 11 games.
Pitt: 6–5 ATS, 5 Overs in 11 games.
Head-to-head: Miami has covered in 5 of last 7 meetings.
Projected Score: Miami 27, Pitt 17
Bottom Line
This ACC clash features two strong teams, but Miami’s balanced attack and defensive consistency make them the favorite. Pitt’s home-field advantage and Konata Mumpfield’s playmaking keep it competitive, yet the Hurricanes’ depth and efficiency should secure the win and cover.
Game Odds
Miami (FL) Hurricanes – 7
Pittsburgh Panthers 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
