No. 5 Miami faces Wake Forest on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. The game airs on ESPN. Below is a factual Week 3 college football matchup preview with current odds where available, including point spread, moneyline, over/under, venue, and broadcast information. Lines may move before kickoff.
Miami vs Wake Forest odds and betting lines
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Records | Miami 2-0 · Wake Forest 2-0 |
| Point spread | MIA -21.5 |
| Moneyline | Miami -2100 · Wake Forest +1100 |
| Over/under | 55.5 |
| Location | Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC |
| Date | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| Kickoff time | 7:30 PM ET |
| TV channel | ESPN |
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN around research time. Lines may move before kickoff.
How to watch Miami vs Wake Forest
- Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC
- TV: ESPN
No. 5 Miami preview
No. 5 Miami (2-0) visits Wake Forest on Friday, September 18, 2026. Miami lists head coach Mario Cristobal. Early watch items include Week 3 identity, explosive-play balance, and matching the opponent's tempo in an ESPN window.
Wake Forest preview
Wake Forest (2-0) hosts at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Wake Forest lists head coach Jake Dickert. Home-field framing, early-season continuity, and situational football are the factual focus points for this Week 3 preview.