"Stanford storylines: Stanford has already matched its win total in each of the past four seasons, but has yet to win on the road or against a ranked team - it previously lost 27-3 at No. 11 BYU and 48-20 at No. 16 Virginia. ... QB Ben Gulbranson is probable after injuring his knee last week, but Micah Ford (425 rushing yards, most by a Stanford running back since 2020) is definitely out."
"Miami storylines: Miami was ranked No. 2 entering last week after wins against Notre Dame and South Florida, but is coming off its first loss of the season, a 24-21 defeat at home to Louisville in which Carson Beck threw four interceptions. ... The Hurricanes were led by freshman WR Malachi Toney, who had nine catches for a team-high 135 yards, a 12-yard touchdown run and also threw a 2-point conversion pass."
"Stats that matter: Beck led Georgia to the College Football Playoff last season and is 29-4 as a starter. ... Stanford's offense is averaging 391 yards and 26.7 points at home, compared to just 280.3 yards and 13.3 points on the road. ... Led by projected Top 10 draft pick Rueben Bane on the line, Miami's defense ranks 13th nationally in points allowed (15.3) and 15th in yards allowed (291.5). ... Stanford has lost its last nine road games against AP Top 25 opponents."
Miami (5-1, 1-1 ACC) hosts Stanford (3-4, 2-2 ACC) at 4 p.m. Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium with the game on ESPN and radio KNBR 1050 AM. Stanford has matched its win total from each of the past four seasons but has yet to win on the road or against a ranked team, and running back Micah Ford (425 rushing yards) is out while QB Ben Gulbranson is probable. Miami was ranked No. 2 before losing 24-21 to Louisville, where Carson Beck threw four interceptions and freshman Malachi Toney had nine catches for 135 yards. Miami's defense, anchored by Rueben Bane, ranks 13th in points allowed and 15th in yards allowed nationally. Stanford has lost its last nine road games against AP Top 25 opponents.
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