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FSU vs. Miami: Preview, analysis, prediction feat. Adam Lichtenstein of the Sun Sentinel -- Seminoles playing for pride, Hurricanes playing for national championship and Heisman hopes

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Miami is 7-0 and facing Florida State in what looks like one of the most lopsided matchups in recent years.
The episode begins by framing the upcoming FSU vs. Miami matchup as one of the most lopsided in recent years, with Miami undefeated and FSU struggling. Host Tim Altenbach introduces guest Adam Lichtenstein, a Miami beat reporter from the Sun Sentinel. They discuss Miami's success, attributing much of it to quarterback Cam Ward, who transferred from Washington State. Adam states that without Ward, Miami would likely be 4-3 and winless in ACC play, with coach Mario Cristobal potentially on the hot seat. Ward's improvement is highlighted, particularly his reduction in fumbles from eight last season to one this year. The conversation moves to Miami's running backs, Mark Fletcher and Damian Martinez, who form a powerful one-two punch, with Martinez breaking out for 90 yards against Louisville. Miami's receiving corps is described as the best room on the team, featuring Xavier Restrepo, Jacoby George, and transfer Sam Brown, with Restrepo nearing Miami's all-time receiving record. The offensive line is praised for its solid play, led by tackle Francis Mauigoa and guard Inez Cooper. Defensively, Miami's line is noted as a strength after an offseason overhaul, with key players like Rueben Bain, Simeon Barrow, and Kyler Barron. Linebackers Wesley Bissant and Francisco Mauigoa are discussed, with Bissant having a strong season. The secondary is identified as a weakness, having allowed 275 yards per game in recent contests. Adam predicts a blowout win for Miami, possibly 48-17, due to FSU's offensive ineptitude and Miami's strengths. The episode concludes with light-hearted talk about TV shows and movies, including recommendations for rom-coms and Friday Night Lights.

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A Miami-centered preview sizes up Cam Ward, a deep skill group, and why this rivalry matchup feels unusually tilted.

Miami's 7-0 start gives this Florida State preview its edge. The Hurricanes come in looking, at least on paper, like one of the rivalry's more uneven matchups in recent years, and Adam Lichtenstein of the Sun Sentinel keeps the focus on why.

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You want the Miami-Florida State rivalry narrowed to Cam Ward, Miami's 7-0 start, and a matchup that looks unusually lopsided on paper.

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