The Atlantic Coast Conference announced kickoff times for three 2025 Miami Hurricanes football games on Thursday, giving fans a glimpse at the schedule ahead as excitement builds for what promises to be a pivotal season in Coral Gables.
The early release of select game times gives Hurricanes faithful a chance to start planning their fall weekends, as the team looks to return to national prominence under head coach Mario Cristobal. With renewed optimism following a strong recruiting class and the high-profile arrival of star quarterback Carson Beck, anticipation is already sky-high, and the confirmed kickoff times only add fuel to the fire.
The first confirmed game time is for Miami’s season opener against the Florida A&M Rattlers, which is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, August 30, at Hard Rock Stadium. The primetime slot on ACC Network is a fitting stage for Beck’s highly anticipated debut in a Hurricanes uniform. The opener is expected to draw a sizable crowd and national attention as Miami showcases its revamped offense, promising defense, and the next evolution of Cristobal’s program.
The second game with a confirmed kickoff is Miami’s Week 3 showdown on the road against South Carolina, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 13. The game will be televised nationally on ABC, marking one of the early marquee non-conference matchups of the season. Facing an SEC opponent on the road will serve as an early litmus test for the Hurricanes, who are aiming to prove they can compete with elite programs outside of the ACC. Miami’s last trip to Columbia was decades ago, and the 2025 meeting is expected to reignite a long-dormant but intriguing interregional rivalry.
The third confirmed kickoff time is for the much-anticipated ACC clash between Miami and Florida State on Saturday, October 25, with the game scheduled for an 8:00 p.m. primetime slot on ABC. Widely regarded as one of college football’s most storied and intense rivalries, the Miami-FSU game always draws massive national attention, and this year’s edition promises to be no different. Both programs have been steadily rebuilding and are expected to be in the thick of the ACC title race. Playing under the lights in Doak Campbell Stadium only adds to the drama of what could be a season-defining matchup.
Miami’s athletic department expressed enthusiasm about the announced times, noting the opportunities for national exposure, recruiting impact, and fan engagement. “These primetime and high-profile slots speak to the excitement surrounding our program,” a team spokesperson said. “We’re thrilled to showcase our team and our culture to a national audience.”
With other game times expected to be announced in the coming weeks, fans can begin circling key dates and preparing for what could be one of the most significant Miami football seasons in recent memory. The confirmed games offer a blend of tradition, challenge, and spectacle — from opening night at home to a rivalry under the lights.
Behind the scenes, preparations are in full swing. Players are deep into summer workouts, coaches are finalizing schemes, and ticket sales are brisk — especially for the FSU and South Carolina matchups, which are expected to sell out quickly.
For a program with lofty ambitions and a hunger to return to the top tier of college football, these announced kickoff times are more than just scheduling details — they’re milestones on the road back to national relevance.
