Miami (7) plays Florida State (3) on Saturday in an ACC college football showdown. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET. Listen to the live radio broadcast HERE or watch the live stream HERE.
The two rivals clash on Saturday in the much-anticipated battle of unbeaten teams. Florida State (7-0, 5-0 ACC). Florida rose to No. 3 in the nation behind the arm of Jameis Winston, who's in the midst of an incredible season. He's completed 69.9 percent of his passes for 2,177 yards, 23 touchdowns and four interceptions.
Stopping Winston, or at least limiting him, is key for Miami's game plan.
"He's beyond his years," Miami coach Al Golden told the Associated Press. "He's talented. He's mature with the football. Strong arm, can move his feet, can create from a bad situation and I just think he's excellent. Regardless of his age or year in school, he's excellent. He's playing well and they're executing at a high level."
Winston leads the nation with his touchdown percentage of 12.6, he ranks third in the nation with 23 touchdown passes and his yards per completion and quarterback rating both rank second in the nation, according to the Associated Press.
"He's a great player," Miami linebacker Jimmy Gaines said. "He can make all the throws. He can make all the throws and you can really see he's a competitor. He's really a competitor, so I mean, it's going to be a great challenge for us as a defense just to go against him and play against him. I'm excited for it."
Miami (7-0, 3-0) is led by running back Duke Johnson, who is averaging 6.7 yards per carry and has 823 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. Quarterback Stephen Morris has completed 59.9 percent of his passes for 1,463 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
