SMU On3 reporter Billy Embody reported they will kick off at noon Eastern Daylight Time on ESPN against Miami on Saturday. Saturday will be the second afternoon kickoff for Miami (morning Central Daylight Time) and the earliest that the Hurricanes will play during the 2025 season.
Miami at SMU is a de facto elimination game in the race for a berth in the ACC Championship Game. Seven teams in the ACC have one loss entering November. Miami is in seventh in the ACC with three wins and one loss. SMU is tied for fourth in the ACC with Duke and Louisville with 3-1 records.