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Miami Hurricanes to test Wake Forest in high-stakes ACC clash
The fifth-ranked Hurricanes, coming off a dominant win over Florida A&M, face a Wake Forest squad that survived a double-overtime thriller against Purdue.
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Georgia vs. Arkansas 2026 College Football Prediction
The fifth-ranked Miami Hurricanes will play the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in a Week 3 college football match on Friday night at Allegacy Financial Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Miami, who are 2-0, defeated Florida A&M 77-7 in their previous game, while Wake Forest, also 2-0, beat Purdue 38-36 in double overtime. The Hurricanes are 20.5-point favourites, with the over/under set at 55.5 points. SportsLine’s projection model, which simulates games 10,000 times, predicts the Under will hit, projecting 47 combined points.
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Background
Why this event matters
The fifth-ranked Miami Hurricanes, who finished as national runners-up in 2025, are set to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in a Week 3 ACC matchup. Miami enters the game with a 2-0 record, having defeated Florida A&M 77-7, while Wake Forest is also 2-0 after a 38-36 double-overtime victory over Purdue. The Hurricanes are 20.5-point favourites, with the over/under set at 55.5 points. SportsLine’s projection model, which simulates games 10,000 times, predicts the Under will hit, projecting 47 combined points.
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Georgia vs. Arkansas 2026 College Football Prediction
The fifth-ranked Miami Hurricanes, who finished as national runners-up in 2025, are set to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in a Week 3 ACC matchup. Miami enters the game with a 2-0 record, having defeated Florida A&M 77-7, while Wake Forest is also 2-0 after a 38-36 double-ove
Reporting trail
CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/houston-texas-tech-prediction-odds-time-week-3-college-football-friday-picks-bets | published 2026-09-18T11:32:34.000Z | primary sourceCBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/miami-wake-forest-prediction-odds-time-2026-week-3-college-football-friday-picks-bets | published 2026-09-18T11:39:03.000Z | primary sourceCBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/georgia-arkansas-prediction-odds-time-2026-week-3-college-football-picks | published 2026-09-18T10:02:14.000Z | primary source
Fact cards
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Georgia vs. Arkansas 2026 College Football Prediction: key people and institutions
Key entities: Miami Hurricanes, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, SportsLine, Allegacy Financial Stadium, Georgia Bulldogs, Arkansas Razorbacks, Gunner Stockton.
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Georgia vs. Arkansas 2026 College Football Prediction: key questions
What are the betting odds for Miami vs Wake Forest? Miami are 20.5-point favourites, with the over/under set at 55.5 points. What does the SportsLine model predict for the game? The model predicts the Under will hit, projecting 47 combined points. How have the teams performed in
source brief
Georgia vs. Arkansas 2026 College Football Prediction: reporting sources
CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/houston-texas-tech-prediction-odds-time-week-3-college-football-friday-picks-bets | published 2026-09-18T11:32:34.000Z | primary source | CBS Sports | https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/miami-wake-forest-prediction-odds-time
timeline brief
Georgia vs. Arkansas 2026 College Football Prediction: timeline
1944: Wake Forest last defeated the Miami Hurricanes. 2024: Miami defeated Wake Forest 42-14. 2025: Miami finished the season 13-3 as national runners-up; Wake Forest finished 9-4. 2026-09-18: CBS Sports and SportsLine released betting odds and predictions for the Week 3 matchup.
Timeline
1944
Wake Forest last defeated the Miami Hurricanes.
2024
Miami defeated Wake Forest 42-14.
2025
Miami finished the season 13-3 as national runners-up; Wake Forest finished 9-4.
2026-09-18
CBS Sports and SportsLine released betting odds and predictions for the Week 3 matchup.
2026-09-18
Kick-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Allegacy Financial Stadium.
FAQ
What are the betting odds for Miami vs Wake Forest?
Miami are 20.5-point favourites, with the over/under set at 55.5 points.
What does the SportsLine model predict for the game?
The model predicts the Under will hit, projecting 47 combined points.
How have the teams performed in previous meetings?
Miami has won the last eight meetings with Wake Forest.
Where is the game being played?
The match is at Allegacy Financial Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
What is the SportsLine model’s point projection for the Texas Tech vs. Houston game?
The model projects 54 combined points, predicting the Over 52.5 will hit.
What are the betting odds for the Texas Tech vs. Houston match?
Texas Tech is listed as a 7.5-point favourite.
How have both teams performed in their previous games?
Both teams are 2-0 and defeated Oregon State with combined scores in the low 50s.
Where and when is the game being played?
The match is scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. ET at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.
What is the SportsLine prediction for the Georgia vs. Arkansas game?
The model predicts the Under on the 54.5-point total, with the Under clearing in 54% of simulations.
What are the current betting odds for the game?
Georgia is listed as a 24.5-point favourite.
How have the teams performed in the 2026 season so far?
Georgia is 2-0, while Arkansas is 1-1.
Why does the model favour the Under?
The model cites Georgia’s dominant defence, which has allowed just 23 combined points in its first two games, and Arkansas’s recent offensive struggles, including a 10-point output in its loss at Utah.