Throughout the Miami Hurricanes' 2026-27 college football season, we will highlight key numbers before each matchup. Even though the Hurricanes have played zero games so far, there are still plenty of stats you need to know heading into tonight's game.
1 -- Miami and Stanford have only played once in history, going against each other this past season, which resulted in a 42-7 win in the Hurricanes' favor. At halftime, the score was close at 7-7.
2.6 -- Stanford averaged just 2.6 yards per rushing attempt against Hawaii, something the hurricanes front seven will looking to exploit.
3 -- The number of Stanford's starting offensive linemen who are unavailable to play today is three.
4 -- Since Mario Cristobal arrived at Miami, he has not lost a season opener during his four-year tenure, going 4-0 with wins against Bethune-Cookman, Miami (OH), Florida, and Notre Dame.
5 -- Miami's 2026 season opener marks the fifth straight season opener under Cristobal.
7 -- The Hurricanes enter ranked No. 7 in the AP Poll.
24.5 -- Miami enters Friday night as a 24.5-point favorite over Stanford.
35 -- The Hurricanes scored 35 unanswered points after halftime in last season's matchup.
92.5% — ESPN’s win predictor gives Miami a 92.5% chance to beat Stanford.
7-3 -- The Hurricanes are 7-3 in their previous 10 games when wearing the all-white uniform
106 -- Mark Fletcher rushed for 106 yards and three scores against Stanford last season. It was one of his best single game performances in the regular season.
310 -- Passing yards from Stanford quarterback Davis Warren during his debut against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Warren also threw one touchdown pass, while rushing for 16 yards.
404 -- Total yards the Miami Hurricanes racked up against the Stanford Cardinal defense last season.
3,016 -- Miami is traveling 3,016 miles across the country for tonight's matchup in Palo Alto.
1 -- Miami and Stanford have only played once in history, going against each other this past season, which resulted in a 42-7 win in the Hurricanes' favor. At halftime, the score was close at 7-7.
2.6 -- Stanford averaged just 2.6 yards per rushing attempt against Hawaii, something the hurricanes front seven will looking to exploit.
3 -- The number of Stanford's starting offensive linemen who are unavailable to play today is three.
4 -- Since Mario Cristobal arrived at Miami, he has not lost a season opener during his four-year tenure, going 4-0 with wins against Bethune-Cookman, Miami (OH), Florida, and Notre Dame.
5 -- Miami's 2026 season opener marks the fifth straight season opener under Cristobal.
7 -- The Hurricanes enter ranked No. 7 in the AP Poll.
24.5 -- Miami enters Friday night as a 24.5-point favorite over Stanford.
35 -- The Hurricanes scored 35 unanswered points after halftime in last season's matchup.
92.5% — ESPN’s win predictor gives Miami a 92.5% chance to beat Stanford.
7-3 -- The Hurricanes are 7-3 in their previous 10 games when wearing the all-white uniform
106 -- Mark Fletcher rushed for 106 yards and three scores against Stanford last season. It was one of his best single game performances in the regular season.
310 -- Passing yards from Stanford quarterback Davis Warren during his debut against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Warren also threw one touchdown pass, while rushing for 16 yards.
404 -- Total yards the Miami Hurricanes racked up against the Stanford Cardinal defense last season.
3,016 -- Miami is traveling 3,016 miles across the country for tonight's matchup in Palo Alto.
