Finally, the battle over the state of Florida will become settled. When the dust settles on primetime Saturday, the Miami Hurricanes will be able to enjoy a feat that has been "a long time coming." That feat, is for the Hurricanes being able to claim that they are "the best team and program",hailing from the state of Florida.
Between the two programs, there are eight national titles. Florida State won their most recent national championship in 2013, under then-head coach, Jimbo Fisher. The contest between these two storied Florida programs will no-doubt become a hard-fought, sixty-minute battle. It is extremely evident that both programs do not like one another.
Mario Cristobal understands how imperative it is for the Miami Hurricanes to commence Saturday's game with a fast start, which would be reminiscent of the start the Canes had last week, against the Florida Gators. The task and challenge that the Hurricanes will encounter against the Seminoles is playing versus a team that can match and mirror the Canes physicality. In this game, the Miami Hurricanes must be ready to play a close contest.
The Florida State Seminoles would like nothing more than to spoil the Miami Hurricanes chances of winning their first ACC title and first appearance in the College Football Playoff in program history. Becoming victorious over the Canes biggest rival in this particular season would give the Hurricanes more confidence in building consistency in winning, recruitment of five-star athletes, and the ability to acquire "state bragging rights."
In order to be the best, the Miami Hurricanes must someway, somehow, rely upon the solid rushing attack, that Coach Crisobal has developed over the years. Another week, another test, which the number two program in the country have at least by now, gotten used to. The Hurricanes are sporting a three game, win advantage in the series, over the Seminoles. The Miami Hurricanes have thirty-six wins, and the Florida State Seminoles have thirty-three wins in the annual matchup.