CORAL GABLES — The Miami Hurricanes (35-15, 15-12 ACC) have been dealt a blessing in the final week of the regular season of the 2026 college baseball year; they get to challenge an in-state rival that holds plenty of opportunity ahead of them.

"It's Florida State weekend, exciting times, and it's always a fun rivalry, going to Tallahassee and ending the season that way," head coach J.D. Arteaga said.

Moreover, this is the best time for the Hurricanes to make a statement in Arteaga's eyes. They have gone under the radar for the tail end of the season, and against the No. 11-ranked team in the country, it's a chance for Miami to shake up the ACC and college baseball.

Miami catcher Alex Sosa after a home run to take the lead against the Duke Blue Devils. | Miami Athletics

"The way I see it, it's a great opportunity to go to a top-ranked team on the road, and make a statement," Arteaga said.…