Miami at Clemson: game time, TV, series history and more
No. 4 Miami (4-0, 2-0 ACC) plays at Clemson (3-1, 2-0 ACC) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The all-time series is tied 7-7, and Miami won the last meeting 28-20 in double overtime. Darian Mensah leads the Hurricanes in their third consecutive ACC road game.
Miami enters at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in ACC play, while Clemson is 3-1 and 2-0. The programs have met 14 times, with each side winning seven. Miami took the most recent matchup 28-20 in double overtime on Oct. 21, 2023. Under Mario Cristobal, the Hurricanes are 1-1 against Clemson, and this is their first trip there since 2022.
Darian Mensah, a Duke transfer and ACC preseason player of the year, has thrown 14 touchdowns without an interception. Through four games, he has more scoring passes than incomplete throws. Miami has opened ACC play with three straight road games, already winning at Stanford and Wake Forest.
A high-profile Miami-Clemson matchup could draw large television audiences and boost attention for both universities, their athletic programs, and the ACC. Fans, students, alumni, and local businesses in Clemson may see increased traffic and spending around game day. A Miami win may strengthen its playoff résumé, while a Clemson victory could reshape conference and national perceptions. The outcome may also affect recruiting narratives and media coverage in the coming weeks.