Box Score
| Team stats | Miami Hurricanes | Wake Forest Demon Deacons |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 23 | 20 |
| Total yards | 378 | 334 |
| Passing yards | 220 | 312 |
| Rushing yards | 158 | 22 |
| Third down | 5-13 | 4-12 |
| Fourth down | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties | 7 | 13 |
| Penalty yards | 75 | 122 |
| Possession | 33:24 | 26:36 |
Box score from BALLDONTLIE, updating through the game.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 · 7:30 P.M. ET · ESPN
No. 5 Miami at Wake Forest
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem · ACC opener for both
| Miami | Wake Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 2-0, ranked No. 5 | 2-0, unranked |
| Week 1 | Beat Stanford 45-6 | Beat Akron 38-16 |
| Week 2 | Beat Florida A&M 77-7 | Beat Purdue 38-36 |
| Points for and against | 116 for, 13 against | 76 for, 52 against |
What to Watch
Miami has not faced a competent defense yet. Stanford and Florida A&M did not test Darian Mensah, and the 77 point game in particular tells us nothing about how he handles pressure. Wake Forest beat a Big Ten team by two points in Week 2, which is the best result either side owns.
The Friday night slot matters more than people expect. This is Miami’s first road environment of the season, in a small stadium that will be full for a top five visitor. The full breakdown is on our Miami vs. Wake Forest preview, and the rest of the weekend is on the Week 3 schedule.
The Bottom Line
Miami at Wake Forest kicks off Friday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The scoreboard above updates automatically.