Florida A&M vs Miami Picks and Prediction for Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Florida A&M Rattlers visit the No. 7 Miami Hurricanes on Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 PM ET and coverage on ACC Network. Both teams are 1-0. Florida A&M opened the season with a 20-7 win over Albany State, while Miami began with a 45-6 road win over Stanford. Let’s see who had the advantage to go 2-0. Get ready for Thursday night with our free NCAAF picks.
Florida A&M Rattlers
Florida A&M produced 260 total yards in its opener, with Isaiah Knowles completing 14 of 23 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown. Maliek Denmark led the Rattlers with 62 receiving yards on two catches, while Jamal Hailey carried 16 times for 54 yards. Florida A&M had only 70 rushing yards on 32 attempts and converted 3 of 13 third downs.
The Rattlers kept Albany State scoreless through three quarters before allowing a late touchdown in the 20-7 victory. Florida A&M held Albany State to 163 total yards and forced one turnover. Daryl Jones recorded a sack, while Antonio Camon and Dion Villiers each registered two tackles for loss. Florida A&M also avoided turning the ball over despite committing seven penalties for 73 yards.
Miami Hurricanes
Miami's first game produced much bigger offensive numbers. Darian Mensah completed 27 of 30 passes for 401 yards and five touchdowns against Stanford. Malachi Toney caught 12 passes for a school-record 234 yards and three touchdowns, including a 47-yard score. Miami finished with 428 passing yards and 121 rushing yards in the 45-6 victory.
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The Hurricanes scored touchdowns on six of their first seven drives and held Stanford without a touchdown. Marquise Lightfoot led Miami with nine tackles, while Armondo Blount recorded a sack. Miami's defense allowed only six points despite Stanford quarterback Davis Warren throwing for 214 yards. Cornerback OJ Frederique left the game on the opening drive with an injury, and no status update was provided after the game.
Florida A&M vs Miami Prediction
Miami enters this matchup after controlling Stanford on both sides of the ball, and the passing-game difference is substantial after one week. Mensah threw for 401 yards and five touchdowns, while Toney immediately emerged as his top target with 234 receiving yards and three scores. Florida A&M won its opener comfortably, but the Rattlers generated only 260 total yards against Albany State. Miami has far more proven scoring production from Week 1, and the Hurricanes will control this matchup from the opening half. Final Score Prediction: Miami Hurricanes win and cover ATS, 55-3.
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