Middle Tennessee State at Miami football: Game, live stream and injury information

The Miami football team returns home to host Middle Tennessee State on Saturday with a 3:30 PM kickoff. Miami is 2-1 following a 17-9 loss at Texas A&M last Saturday. Middle Tennessee State is 2-1 after a 49-6 win over Tennessee State last Saturday. Miami enters the game as a 25.5-point favorite per FanDuel.

Middle Tennessee State defeated Miami in 1931 and ’32 in the two times the programs played. Miami last defeated a Conference USA team in 2020 in the season opener over UAB. After having national attention in prime time last week, the Miami football team returns to a regional focus this week.

Middle Tennessee State is the last 2022 non-conference game for Miami. Miami begins ACC play on October 8 versus North Carolina. The Hurricanes were 3-1 after a loss in 2021. Mario Cristobal led Oregon to a 2-0 record following a loss in 2021. Miami needs to put the Texas A&M game behind them on Saturday.

After struggling in the red zone during the loss to Texas A&M, Miami needs to convert its opportunities to touchdowns. Middle Tennessee State has an active defense that has created negative plays this season. Miami should dominate Middle Tennessee State on the line of scrimmage.

"Middle Tennessee State at Miami football game Information:Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, 3:30 PM ET | ACC NetworkMiami Gardens, Fla., Hard Rock Stadium (65,326) MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE BLUE RAIDERS (2-1, 0-0 C-USA)HEAD COACH: Rick Stockstill (Florida State, 1982) | CAREER: 103-99 (17th season) | AT MTSU: 103-99 (17th)#25/#25 MIAMI HURRICANES (2-1, 0-0 ACC)HEAD COACH: Mario Cristobal (Miami, 1993) | CAREER: 64-61 (11th season) | AT MIAMI: 2-1 (first)Broadcast Information:Television (ACC Network)• Chris Cotter (play-by-play)• Mark Herzlich (color)• Lericia Harris (sideline)Flagship Radio (560 WQAM)• Joe Zagacki (play-by-play)• Don Bailey, Jr. (color)• Josh Darrow (sideline)Spanish Radio (Actualidad)• Alfredo Alvarez (play-by-play)• Jose Martinez (color)Courtesy MiamiHurricanes.Com"

Miami suffered another blow to their receiving corps this week. Sophomore Jacolby George who made his season debut suffered an injured hand and is out indefinitely. Miami previously lost leading receiver Xavier Restrepo who is expected to be out for the next five to seven weeks.

Miami injury report

"Don Chaney Jr. RBHip-Late Nov (09/19/2022)Chaney Jr. is out of the lineup with a hip injury, and he is expected to miss six to eight weeks.Tre’Vonte Citizen RBKnee-out for season (09/19/2022)Citizen is expected to miss the entire 2022 season due to a knee injury.Jacolby George WRThumb-Doubtful Saturday (09/19/2022)George is managing a fractured thumb, and it is unlikely that he will face Middle Tennessee on Saturday.Xavier Restrepo-WRFoot-Out indefinitely(09/15/2022)Restrepo sustained a foot injury, and there is no indication as to when he will return.Courtesy Covers.Com"

According to Covers.Com, Middle Tennessee State does not have any injuries to report for Saturday’s game at Miami. Sophomore Romello Brinson and Clemon transfer Frank Ladon seem the most likely to receive more playing time at WR with Brinson and Restrepo out for a while.

Miami Gardens Saturday Weather Forecast

Cloudy early with thunderstorms developing later in the day.
High 88F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Humidity 72% UV Index 4 of 10

Thunderstorms would likely benefit Miami with a far stronger run game. Middle Tennessee State has been strong versus the run this season, but Miami should be able to wear the Blue Raiders down on the line of scrimmage. Cristobal has prepared his team for the weather and wants it used as an advantage.