The No. 4 Miami Hurricanes (4-0) visit the Clemson Tigers (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ABC. DraftKings lists the spread at MIA -17.5 with a total of 49.5; moneylines are Miami -900 · Clemson +600. Below is our Miami vs Clemson preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Miami vs Clemson Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 4 Miami at Clemson |
| Records | Miami 4-0 · Clemson 3-1 |
| Spread | MIA -17.5 |
| Moneyline | Miami -900 · Clemson +600 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| Venue | Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ABC |
| Head Coaches | Miami: HC Mario Cristobal, OC Shannon Dawson · Clemson: HC Dabo Swinney, OC Chad Morris |
Miami Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Miami Hurricanes are 4-0 overall, 2-0 in ACC play, and they are ranked No. 4 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 4 — W 45-6 at Stanford; Sep 10 — W 77-7 vs Florida A&M; Sep 18 — W 33-20 at Wake Forest; Sep 26 — W 52-3 vs Central Michigan. Most recently, Miami beat Central Michigan 52-3 at home. Through 4 games, Miami is averaging 51.8 points scored and 9.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Mario Cristobal (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Shannon Dawson. Defensive coordinator: Corey Hetherman.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Darian Mensah (QB) — 94/106, 1,211 yards, 14 TD
- Rushing leader: Mark Fletcher Jr. (RB) — 36 carries, 230 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Malachi Toney (WR) — 34 receptions, 564 yards, 6 TD
- Sacks leader: Marquise Lightfoot (DL) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Marquise Lightfoot (DL) — 17 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense scoring 51.8 points per game; a defense allowing only 9.0 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Memorial Stadium.
Clemson Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Clemson Tigers are 3-1 overall, 2-0 in ACC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 51-10 at LSU; Sep 12 — W 22-7 vs Georgia Southern; Sep 19 — W 28-20 vs North Carolina; Sep 25 — W 24-10 at California. Most recently, Clemson beat California 24-10 on the road. Through 4 games, Clemson is averaging 21.0 points scored and 22.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Dabo Swinney (head coach since 2009). Offensive coordinator: Chad Morris. Defensive coordinator: Tom Allen.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Tait Reynolds (QB) — 53/83, 523 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Gideon Davidson (RB) — 59 carries, 346 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: T.J. Moore (WR) — 21 receptions, 196 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Will Heldt (DE) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Corey Myrick (S) — 35 total tackles
Strengths: A pass rush paced by Will Heldt (4 sacks). Questions: Holding serve at Memorial Stadium against Miami.
How to Watch Miami vs Clemson
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC
- TV / Streaming: ABC
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.