Miami at Stanford: How to watch, weather, injuries, odds, announcers, and more

No. 7 Miami opens the 2026 season Friday night on the West Coast against Stanford, an ACC opponent that already has a Week 0 win under its belt.

The Hurricanes are coming off a national championship game appearance and Stanford is 1-0 under first-year coach Tavita Pritchard after a 37-27 home win over Hawaii. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET at Stanford Stadium.

How to watch Miami at Stanford

• Date: Friday, Sept. 4
• Time: 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT)
• Location: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California
• TV: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN app, FuboTV, and other ESPN carriers

Announcers for Miami at Stanford

ESPN has Mike Monaco on play-by-play, Jordan Rodgers as the analyst and Dana Boyle on the sideline.

Odds for Miami at Stanford

Miami is a heavy favorite. Consensus lines:

• Spread: Miami -24.5
• Moneyline: Miami roughly -3000 to -4000; Stanford +1300 to +1500
• Total: 47.5 points

Some books have the spread as high as -25.5. Models give Miami roughly a 92-96% win probability.

Weather forecast in Stanford, California

Expect around 70-71 degrees at kickoff with little to no chance of rain and light winds.

All-time series

Miami leads 1-0. The only previous meeting was last season in Coral Gables, which was a 42-7 Hurricanes win.

Injury report snapshot

Miami

• Out: DB Ja'Boree Antoine, TE Luka Gilbert (Gilbert is out for the season)

Stanford

• Out: 15 players, including OL Aidan Kilstrom, OL Nathan Mejia, OL Nick Fattig, multiple defensive backs and defensive linemen
• Doubtful: OLB Gabe Kaminski
• Questionable: WR Caden High, WR Nico Brown, OLB Ernest Cooper, OL Simione Pale, OL Niki Prongos

Miami at Stanford: Key storylines

• Darian Mensah will make his Miami debut after transferring from Duke.
• Miami will open the year with a rebuilt offensive line that returns only one starter from last season.
• Stanford quarterback Davis Warren, a Michigan transfer, is coming off a 310-yard performance in the Cardinal's Week 0 win over Hawaii.
• The Hurricanes face a long cross-country trip for a Friday night ACC opener on the West Coast.

Miami at Stanford: Keys to the game

1. Miami's rebuilt offensive line vs. Stanford's front

The Hurricanes will break in a mostly new group on the road in a night game. Stanford's defensive front is not elite, but the Cardinal can create pressure if Miami's new pieces struggle early.

2. Malachi Toney and Cooper Barkate vs. Stanford's secondary

Stanford's defensive backfield is already thinned out by injuries. Toney is the nation's most dynamic receiver and Barkate, Mensah's former Duke target, adds another option.

3. Miami's pass rush vs. Davis Warren

Warren threw for 310 yards against Hawaii, but he will face a far better defensive front this week. Ahmad Moten Sr. and Damon Wilson II can collapse the pocket and force hurried throws.

4. Wear and tear

Stanford has a game under its belt and a short week. Miami is fresh but opening on the road after a long flight.

Players to watch in Miami at Stanford

Miami Hurricanes

• Darian Mensah, QB: First start in a Hurricanes uniform after leading Duke to an ACC title.
• Malachi Toney, WR: Preseason All-American and ACC Rookie of the Year.
• Mark Fletcher Jr., RB: Returned after a career year and record CFP production.
• Ahmad Moten Sr./Damon Wilson II, DL: The interior was the cornerstone of the team last season.

Stanford Cardinal

• Davis Warren, QB: Michigan transfer coming off a strong debut (310 yards).
• Micah Ford, RB: Three touchdowns and nearly 100 yards against Hawaii.

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