I really like Miami over Louisville here on Saturday evening, taking the points. Miami has established already that it can score on just about anyone at anytime even in the absence of RB Duke Johnson. Miami can shut down opponents in the air, with one of the best pass defenses in the NCAA and now healthy after being off and rested since Nov 29th.
However, this has been somewhat of a breakout season for the Hurricanes and Coach Al Golden has the program on the upswing. Perhaps in another year or two, the Hurricanes could return to prominence just as their rivals have done over in Tallahassee. A stepping stone would be capturing a marquee victory over a top opponent which could be accomplished when they meet Louisville in Orlando. Miami can throw up big points in bunches, scoring 35.9 ppg, led principally by their RB Dallas Crawford and his 12 Tds. Louisville comes in with the big name QB Teddy Bridgewater and his gaudy numbers 3523 yds, and 28 TD against a cupcake schedule. And even with their soft schedule, after the UCF game, they have looked very mediocre at best. Louisville is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games. TAKE THE MIAMI HURRICANES playing in their home state here on Saturday evening.