Miami seeks redemption against Stanford after a loss to Louisville dented playoff hopes.

No. 9 Miami (5-1, 1-1 ACC) faces Stanford (3-4, 2-2) in their first-ever meeting, seeking to rebound from a 24-21 home loss to Louisville that dented College Football Playoff hopes and dropped them from the AP Top 25's No. 2 spot. The Hurricanes struggled offensively, with quarterback Carson Beck throwing four interceptions and no touchdowns for the first time this season, while their defense allowed 113 rushing yards to Louisville’s Isaac Brown. Miami’s defense now faces Stanford’s Cole Tabb, who rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinal’s 20-13 win over Florida State. Stanford, coming off its best win in years, has shown improvement despite averaging just 19 points per game and allowing 21 sacks. Coach Frank Reich, who played in a historic 1984 comeback against Miami, emphasized the challenge of winning on the road. Miami coach Mario Cristobal stressed the need for better execution and accountability. The game marks a critical test of growth for both teams.