Florida State vs Miami head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 7, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Breakdown
Miami's 69 composite tops Florida State's 64, driven by a 4★ D-line facing a 3.2★ Seminole O-line.
When Florida State has the ball: Duce Robinson headlines a 4★ receiver corps against Miami's 3★ secondary — the game's biggest mismatch.
When Miami (FL) has the ball: 3.7★ receivers face Florida State's 3★ secondary; Mark Fletcher tests a 3.3★ linebacker group.
Swing factor: Darian Mensah (4★, three years) outrates Ashton Daniels (3★); Florida State starts 12 portal additions.
X-factor: Saturday in mid-October at Miami — Florida State handles a hostile in-state rivalry environment on the road.