{"id":14221,"date":"2023-08-20T18:57:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T23:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=14221"},"modified":"2023-08-20T18:57:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T23:57:23","slug":"espn-fpi-game-by-game-predictions-for-miami-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/espn-fpi-game-by-game-predictions-for-miami-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"ESPN FPI game-by-game predictions for Miami in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

ESPN released its FPI ratings and gave game-by-game predictions<\/a> for the Miami<\/strong><\/a> Hurricanes during the 2023 season.<\/p>\n

Mario Cristobal<\/a><\/strong> goes into Year 2 of his tenure after a successful time in Eugene, Oregon. But after falling short of the postseason in 2022, time is of the essence in Coral Gables. Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke<\/a><\/strong> is back and renewed, so it\u2019s a start.<\/p>\n

Below are the FPI projections for Miami\u2019s entire 2023 schedule. Will it be a return to the postseason for the Hurricanes?<\/p>\n

Sept. 1: Miami vs. Miami (Ohio)<\/a> \u2013 88.4% chance to win\u00a0<\/h2>\n

(Photo by Doug Murray\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

A non-conference opponent to open things up should give Miami a win. The Florida one, not the Ohio one. All jokes aside, the Hurricanes are heavily favored here.<\/p>\n

Of course, Miami lost to Middle Tennessee last year, so we don\u2019t want to rule anything out. But we\u2019ll choose to believe Mario Cristobal and company learned from their mistakes.<\/p>\n

Sept. 9: Miami vs. Texas A&M<\/a> \u2013 49% chance to win\u00a0<\/h2>\n

(Photo by Jack Gorman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Hurricanes went to College Station last year and came up short in a 17-9 loss, a sloppy one at that. But now, the Aggies have to come to South Florida.<\/p>\n

Both teams are expected to be improved this fall, but many are higher on Texas A&M rather than Miami. This would be a beautiful 2-0 start for Cristobal and crew, especially with an SEC win on the schedule.<\/p>\n

Sept. 14: Miami vs. Bethune-Cookman<\/a> \u2013 99% chance to win\u00a0<\/h2>\n

(Photo by Chris Bernacchi\/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

There isn\u2019t much to say about this one other than it\u2019s likely another blowout win for Miami. The Hurricanes dispatched Bethune 70-13 in the opener last year at Hard Rock Stadium.<\/p>\n

More of the same? Probably. But it\u2019s essentially a tune up game for Miami on short rest before getting the last non-conference opponent of the season nine days later.<\/p>\n

Sept. 23: Miami at Temple<\/a> \u2013 83.2% chance to win<\/h2>\n

University of Miami defensive lineman Orien Harris stops the run against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field, October 15, 2005, in Philadelphia. The Hurricanes defeated the Owls 34 \u2013 3. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt\/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***<\/p>\n

Another mismatch, on paper at least. Miami should be able to go into Philadelphia and handle the Owls and perhaps be 4-0 through the first third of the season.<\/p>\n

At worst, Miami is probably 3-1, based on ESPN\u2019s FPI projections and chances. The Texas A&M game is a near 50-50 shot so 3-1 or 4-0 is to be expected for the Hurricanes.<\/p>\n

Oct. 7: Miami vs. Georgia Tech<\/a> \u2013 81.7% chance to win<\/h2>\n

(Photo by David J. Griffin\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Another heavily favored game for Miami. ESPN\u2019s FPI thinks highly of the offseason work done by the Hurricanes to bounce back for a poor first showing under Cristobal.<\/p>\n

It just goes to show the expectations surrounding the program despite a down year. Cristobal has the coaching chops to get this team back to the top. But the Hurricanes better show up in the first conference game of the year.<\/p>\n

Oct. 14: Miami at North Carolina<\/a> \u2013 37.8% chance to win<\/h2>\n

(Photo by Peter Joneleit\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll be quite difficult for Miami to go into Chapel Hill and walk all over the Tar Heels. Drake Maye<\/a><\/strong> leads the North Carolina offense so thoughts and prayers to the Miami defense.<\/p>\n

On a serious note, the Hurricanes have to be able to contain Maye in order to win this game. UNC might have a shot at the ACC title when it\u2019s all said and done.<\/p>\n

Oct. 21: Miami vs. Clemson<\/a> \u2013 28% chance to win<\/h2>\n

(Photo by John Byrum\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Now the schedule really beefs up for Miami during the halfway point of the season. ACC favorite Clemson comes to town but expect the Tigers to be on some sort of revenge tour after missing out on the College Football Playoff again.<\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s FPI doesn\u2019t give the Hurricanes much of a chance to upset Dabo Swinney<\/a><\/strong> at home. Heck, if this game was at Clemson, that percentage might be cut in half.<\/p>\n

Oct. 28: Miami vs. Virginia<\/a> \u2013 83.4% chance to win\u00a0<\/h2>\n

(Photo by Lee Coleman\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a chance to bounce back for Miami after a projected loss to the Tigers. Virginia is rebuilding under head coach Tony Elliott<\/a><\/strong>, who enters Year 2.<\/p>\n

Miami meanwhile, is looking to bounce back in a hurry. This game would serve well to be a win. A win here could at least get Miami to 5-3 through eight games this coming season.<\/p>\n

Nov. 4: Miami at NC State<\/a> \u2013 45% chance to win<\/h2>\n

(Photo by Mark Brown\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Another tough game against the state of North Carolina. The FPI at least gives the Hurricanes a better shot to take down the Wolfpack, compared to the Tar Heels.<\/p>\n

Miami might need to pull off this upset here. Doing so gets Miami bowl eligible at 6-3 through nine games. Then, it can strengthen its postseason positioning. A loss though puts the hurricanes at 5-4 and that\u2019s what ESPN projects at the moment. This is not a bad matchup, it\u2019s just on the road and a difficult game late in the season.<\/p>\n

Nov. 11: Miami at Florida State<\/a> \u2013 28.1% chance to win<\/h2>\n

(Photo by Peter Joneleit\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s where that 6-3 or 5-4 record could really stand out with three games to play. Good luck going to Tallahassee against projected ACC contender Florida State.<\/p>\n

With Jordan Travis<\/a><\/strong> under center, he\u2019ll try to pick apart the Hurricanes one by one. Can Tyler Van Dyke keep up with him? We\u2019ll all be tuned in to find out.<\/p>\n

Nov. 18: Miami vs. Louisville<\/a> \u2013 68.1% chance to win<\/h2>\n

(Photo by Andy Lyons\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Based on the projections, Miami is 5-5 through 10 games and needs one win in the last two to become bowl eligible. 5-5 is certainly no ideal after a 5-7 campaign when some thought the Hurricanes could be dark horse contenders right away.<\/p>\n

But hosting Louisville, however fast Jeff Brohm<\/a><\/strong> gets his era going, is favorable per ESPN. Miami should be able to come away with a win here.<\/p>\n

Nov. 24: Miami at Boston College<\/a> \u2013 68.8% chance to win<\/h2>\n

(Photo by Fred Kfoury III\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The same goes for the season finale on the road against Boston College. At a projected 6-5, the Hurricanes are already bowl bound at this point.<\/p>\n

So now, get a better ACC affiliated bowl game with another win over the Eagles. The two schools did not play one another last year, so chalk this up as a fresh matchup.<\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s FPI final record projection for Miami: 7.6-4.4<\/h2>\n

Is 7-5 or 8-4 remotely acceptable for Miami given the history and expectations for Cristobal? Probably not, but an improvement on last season could be just the boost the Hurricanes need in Year 2.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll give the Hurricanes back to the postseason, but as ESPN\u2019s FPI points out, seven to eight wins is the likely range. It\u2019s Year 2 of Cristobal in South Florida and the team has to make some sort of progress.<\/p>\n

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