Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines for Miami vs. Wake Forest

Miami has to keep its foot on the gas if it wants to play in the CFP.

There’s a strong chance the ACC is a one-bid College Football Playoff conference, and there’s no margin for error after the loss to Georgia Tech two weeks ago.

Miami has to win the ACC Championship, or else. If it loses to Syracuse next week or to Wake Forest here, there’s a problem.

The Demon Deacons are still fighting for a bowl game, but at 4-6 they have to win this and beat Duke next week. They’ve lost two straight, but have the offense to make this interesting.

Miami vs Wake Forest: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
How To Watch: ESPN
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Teams: Miami (9-1), Wake Forest (4-6)

Why Wake Forest Will Win

All of the pressure is on the other side. Wake Forest might be fighting for its bowl life, but the Hurricanes have the weight of ACC and CFP expectations all on their shoulders.

But beyond all of that, the Demon Deacons have to be able to bomb away and get the O going to keep up. The passing game might not go full-force too often, but it has to keep pushing.

Miami’s defense is hit-or-miss, it’l go through lapses and give up big yards, and the offense – for all the firepower – should be good for a turnover or two, but …

Why Miami Will Win

The attack from Hurricane should be very strong.

The offense as a whole is the best in the country, and it is not just Cam Ward and the passing game. You can do a lot more with the ground game. What went wrong against Georgia Tech? That did not work.

It ran for a season-low 88 yards two weeks ago, but it should try to run for at least 150 yards against a Demon Deacon defense that is average at stopping the run and

Miami vs Wake Forest: Who Will Win?

Wake Forest’s pass defense is 129th best in the country. It is going to take a beating.

When Miami plays their last home game of the season, they will not be trying to make a statement; they just want to win. But they will keep pushing hard.

There will not be enough big moments for the Demon Deacons.