MIAMI, Fla. – For the first time since the 2002 college football season, the Miami Hurricanes enter a matchup ranked No. 1 in the nation; meanwhile, it’s the Pitt Panthers who travel to Hard Rock Stadium for the Atlantic Coast Conference showdown.

The Pennsylvania-based program is looking to snap a two-game losing streak; meanwhile, head coach Mario Cristobal aims to claim a 7-0 record for the second time in three years.

Here is all there is to know before the afternoon matchup starts:

Television Channel: ESPN

Kickoff Time: 12:00 p.m. E.T.

The Hurricanes are -2500 favorites to win; meanwhile, the Panthers have +1100 odds of pulling off an upset. The over/under is currently at 48.5 and the spread is at 19.5.

Despite going to double overtime in last weekend’s 43-35 win over the Florida State Seminoles, the Hurricanes came out “relatively clean.” The usual six players have been ruled out:

- WR Joshua Moore (Upper-Body; Out for Season)

- RB CharMar “Marty” Brown (Right Knee; Out for Season)

- CB Ja’Boree Antoine (Undisclosed)

- RG Max Buchanan (Left Knee; Surgery)

- CB Romanas “OJ” Frederique Jr. (Left Shoulder)

- TE Luka Gilbert (Undisclosed)

The only difference is that freshman wide receiver Milan Parris has been ruled out against the Panthers with an undisclosed injury. He was initially listed as doubtful. Parris has logged just 54 offensive snaps while appearing in five games.

Pitt’s sideline will be without two top offensive players.

Sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel suffered a torn right knee ACL on Oct. 2 against the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Panthers are reportedly starting fifth-year Holden Geriner, but still opening the door to playing freshman Corey Dailey.

Star sophomore running back Ja’Kyrian Turner (lower-body injury) was ruled out for Saturday’s game. He’s only appeared in three games this season thus far, including the Panthers’ 21-17 loss against UNC.

The Panthers (No. 1) and Hurricanes (No. 2) have the top two rushing defenses in the Football Bowl Subdivision. It’s a game that could come down to who executes better on the ground. The Hurricanes and Panthers are in the top five in total rushing yards among Atlantic Coast Conference competitors.

Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. E.T. and will be televised on ESPN. The Hurricanes will honor the 2001 National Championship-winning team and Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed will be sounding the Ibis alarm.

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