The Texas A&M Aggies and Miami Hurricanes meet Saturday in week 2 college football action at Hard Rock Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Texas A&M Aggies Betting Preview
The Texas A&M Aggies look for another win after smoking New Mexico in their season opener. Texas A&M looks for just its second 2-0 start in the last 7 years. Conner Weigman is completing 78.3 percent of his passes for 236 yards, 5 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Evan Stewart and Noah Thomas have combined for 189 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Ainias Smith has 3 receptions. The Texas A&M Aggies ground game is averaging 134 yards per contest, and Amari Daniels leads the way with 51 yards on 7 carries. Defensively, Texas A&M is allowing 10 points and 222 yards per game. Josh DeBerry leads the Texas A&M Aggies with 10 tackles, Shemar Turner has 1 sack and Tyreek Chappell has 1 pass deflection.
Texas A&M Aggies Team Facts
- Texas A&M has won each of its last 11 matches when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Texas A&M has covered the spread in each of its last six games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Texas A&M has won the first quarter in six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
- Texas A&M has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
- Ten of Texas A&M’s last 11 games in September have gone UNDER the total points line.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Miami Hurricanes look for a statement win after waxing Miami (OH) in their season opener last Friday. Miami looks for its sixth 2-0 start in the last 9 years. Tyler Van Dyke is completing 77.3 percent of his passes for 201 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Colbie Young and Xavier Restrepo have combined for 147 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Jacolby George has 6 receptions. The Miami Hurricanes ground game is averaging 250 yards per contest, and Henry Parrish Jr. leads the way with 90 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Miami is allowing 3 points and 215 yards per game. Francisco Mauigoa leads the Miami Hurricanes with 5 tackles, Jahfari Harvey has 1 sack and Jaden Davis has 1 pass deflection.
Miami Hurricanes Team Facts
- Miami (FL) has won 26 of its last 29 games against non-conference opponents at Hard Rock Stadium.
- Miami (FL) has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games at Hard Rock Stadium.
- Miami (FL) has won the first half in 24 of its last 29 games against non-conference opponents at Hard Rock Stadium.
- Miami (FL) has won the first quarter in 22 of its last 27 games against non-conference opponents at Hard Rock Stadium.
- Each of Miami (FL)’s last three games against opponents from the Southeastern Conference have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Miami (FL) ranked 10th among FBS teams for Q3 points allowed per game last season (3.3).
- Miami (FL) was one of only 17 FBS teams with a better road winning percentage (.600) than home winning percentage (.286) last season (min. 8 games).
- Texas A&M ranked T11th among FBS teams for Q2 points allowed per game last season (4.8).
- Texas A&M ranked 25th among FBS teams for H1 points allowed per game last season (10.2).
Randy’s Pick
The Texas A&M Aggies are going to be favored for obvious reasons, as they opened up the season as the ranked team, and they’re probably the more talented team in terms of depth. However, let’s not forget that Miami went into College Station last year and went toe to toe with Texas A&M. Inf act, the Canes easily could have won if the offense was able to do anything. Van Dyke is back and capable of a better season, and the running game is off to a fast start. Only 16 teams rushed for more yards than Miami last week. The Hurricanes are also still good defensively and held Miami of Ohio last week to 2-12 on third down. For once, the Hard Rock Stadium should have a packed house and I see another game between these two schools coming down to the wire. I’ll take the free touchdown.