Alexandra Fisher, Co-Photo-Editor // Senior quarterback Cam Ward throws a pass during Miami's game against Florida A&M University at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 7, 2024.

With Florida State, an in-state rival, in town on Saturday night, Miami was practically at capacity in the recruiting department.

Mario Cristobal’s first victory as head coach of his alma university came when the Hurricanes defeated the Seminoles by a commanding three touchdowns.

As November approaches, the Miami Hurricanes, ranked sixth, are still unbeaten.

Miami defeated Florida State 36–17 on Saturday night, improving to 8–0 on the day.

How likely is it that UM will end the 2024 season without a loss? For a more sophisticated analytical forecast, let’s go to the ESPN Football Power Index.

Miami has a 37.4 percent chance of winning the remaining games on the schedule, according to the FPI. Going into the last month of the regular season, the Hurricanes are one of eight teams in the nation that have not lost, and they have the best winout percentage of any team in that group.

At 20.6 percent, Oregon has the second-highest winout % among the teams that haven’t lost.

 

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