Florida A&M at Miami – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 10, 2026)

Miami enters this one having looked every bit like a team with something to prove. The Hurricanes opened their season by dismantling Stanford 45-6, with quarterback Darian Mensah throwing for 401 yards and five touchdowns while wide receiver Malachi Toney hauled in 234 receiving yards and three scores. That is not a performance you build on quietly — it sets a standard.

Florida A&M arrives carrying a split that tells two very different stories. The Rattlers opened the Quinn Gray era with a dominant defensive performance, recording 10 sacks and 16 tackles for loss in a win over Albany State. Then came the Orange Blossom Classic, where South Carolina State held FAMU to 161 total yards and minus-1 yard rushing in a 31-13 defeat. The Rattlers’ defense can clearly disrupt — the question is whether the offense can hold up against a Miami unit that has already shown it can score in bunches.

This is a Power Four program against an FCS contender, but the gap on paper does not always reflect what happens on the field. FAMU’s pass rushers have been active, and Mensah will face a genuine test.

Florida A&M at Miami Game Information

Game Date: September 10, 2026
Game Time: 08:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ACC Network
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Miami sits at 1-0 in ACC play, positioned near the top of the conference standings early. Florida A&M, at 1-1 in SWAC competition, is working to recover ground after the Orange Blossom Classic loss. For the Hurricanes, this is an opportunity to build momentum and depth of confidence heading into a demanding conference schedule. For FAMU, a win over a Power Four program would carry weight well beyond the record — it would signal that the Gray era has genuine ambition behind it.

Miami Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 1-0
Rankings: #1 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 0-0 at home
Conference Record: 1-0
Division Record: 1-0
Streak: Won 1

Miami Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 549 yards (Avg. 549.0 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 428 yards (Avg. 428.0 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 121 yards (Avg. 121.0 yards per game)
Points Scored: 45 points (Avg. 45.0 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 100.0% (3/3) | Third Down: 72.7% (8/11)

Miami Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 299 yards (Avg. 299.0 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 221 yards (Avg. 221.0 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 78 yards (Avg. 78.0 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 6 points (Avg. 6.0 points per game)
Advanced Defensive Stats: Fourth Down Stops: 1 | Three & Outs Forced: 4

Miami Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Darian Mensah, 27 Completions/30 Attempts (90.0%), 401 Yards, 5 Touchdowns, 0 Interceptions
Rushing: Mark Fletcher Jr., 13 Attempts, 40 Yards (3.1 avg), 0 Touchdowns
Receiving: Malachi Toney, 12 Receptions, 234 Yards, 3 Touchdowns
Tackles: Armondo Blount, 2 Tackles (2 solo, 0 assists)
Sacks: Armondo Blount, 1 Sacks

Florida A&M Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 1-1
Rankings: #7 in Conference
Home/Away Records: 1-0 at home
Conference Record: 0-0
Division Record: 0-1
Streak: Lost 1

Florida A&M Offensive Statistics

Total Offense: 421 yards (Avg. 210.5 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 352 yards (Avg. 176.0 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 69 yards (Avg. 34.5 yards per game)
Points Scored: 33 points (Avg. 16.5 points per game)
Efficiency Stats: Red Zone: 85.7% (6/7) | Third Down: 23.3% (7/30)

Florida A&M Defensive Statistics

Total Defense: 642 yards (Avg. 321.0 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 347 yards (Avg. 173.5 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 295 yards (Avg. 147.5 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 38 points (Avg. 19.0 points per game)

Florida A&M Individual Stat Leaders

Passing: Isaiah Knowles, 21 Completions/45 Attempts (46.7%), 284 Yards, 1 Touchdowns, 0 Interceptions
Rushing: Jamal Hailey, 27 Attempts, 67 Yards (2.5 avg), 0 Touchdowns
Receiving: Jaquan Lee, 8 Receptions, 71 Yards, 1 Touchdowns
Sacks: Antonio Camon, 3 Sacks
Interceptions: Justin Bostic, 2 Interceptions

What to Watch For

The quarterback matchup frames everything here. Mensah has been exceptional through one game — 401 passing yards and five touchdowns against Stanford is the kind of output that puts defenses on notice. FAMU’s Isaiah Knowles has shown he can move the ball, throwing for 284 yards and a touchdown across his two outings, but the Rattlers’ offense was held to 161 total yards in their last game. How Knowles responds to a Miami defense that includes Armondo Blount, who already has a sack on the season, will go a long way toward determining whether FAMU can stay competitive.

On the other side of the ball, FAMU’s pass rush and secondary have been the team’s most compelling units. Defensive end Antonio Camon has three sacks through two games, and cornerback Justin Bostic has two interceptions — both players capable of making Mensah uncomfortable. Toney’s 234 receiving yards make him the obvious focal point of Miami’s passing attack, and how Bostic and the Rattlers’ secondary handle him could be the defining matchup of the afternoon. If FAMU can generate pressure and force turnovers, this game gets interesting fast.

Miami Upcoming 2026 Schedule

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October 24, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Panthers
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November 07, 2026 at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Florida A&M Upcoming 2026 Schedule

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October 17, 2026 at Jackson State Tigers
October 24, 2026 vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
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