ESPN Bet · as of July 8, 2026
Miami defeated Bethune-Cookman 45–3 in a dominant performance. Bethune-Cookman covered by 12.5; Game went Under by 16.5. The market closed at Miami -54.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Miami -55.8, an edge of 1.3 points toward Miami.
Bethune-Cookman managed only 86 passing yards and a field goal, failing to score a touchdown for the second straight game. Over two games, they have been outscored 87-12 and have only four field goals on 119 offensive plays.
Safety Jordan Johnson was ejected for targeting in the third quarter, which means he will miss the first half of next week's game at South Carolina State. This loss could weaken an already challenged secondary.
Timmy McClain completed 13 of 15 passes for 86 yards, but the offense lacked explosiveness and failed to reach the end zone. The Wildcats need more production from the passing game to compete.
Bethune-Cookman visits South Carolina State next Saturday. They will need to address offensive inefficiency and adjust for Johnson's absence in the first half to have a chance at their first win.
At kickoff, conditions at Hard Rock Stadium were Moderate or heavy rain shower, 80°F with winds of 7 mph. A 100% chance of rain with around 0.10 inches expected points to a genuinely wet field. Ball security and the kicking game are the exposures. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Moderate or heavy rain shower
80°F
| Measure | Bethune-CookmanAway | MiamiHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 228 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 480 miles | Home game |
| Season total | 708 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | 8 days | 6 days |
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