Miami committed 12 penalties for 96 yards to four for 40 against SMU last weekend in a 26-20 overtime loss. Penalties have frequently been an issue for Miami under Mario Cristobal, with their opponents having a low number of flags against them.
Miami is 129th nationally during the 2025 season, committing 8.0 penalties per game and 106th with 63.4 penalty yards per game. Miami opponents have been called for 3.4 penalties for 28.6 YPG, which are both 134th nationally.
Before the game even starts, Miami opponents are being spotted nearly 35 yards per game in field position through penalties.