*8* ANNIHILATOR on Miami.

The Pittsburgh Panthers will host the Miami Hurricanes on Friday, and both teams have played pretty well lately. Pittsburgh is being asked to cover a big number here, and I think it's going to be difficult to stop this Miami offense. My money is on the underdog getting the points.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Hurricanes have really owned Pittsburgh in the past, winning eight of the last nine in this series. They covered the spread in six of those eight victories. They've also covered in four of their last five trips to Pittsburgh.

2. Brad Kaaya - The Hurricanes quarterback has thrown for 300+ yards in each of his last two starts, and he can pass Bernie Kosar and Vinny Testaverde on the school's all time passing list. He needs just 103 yards to pass Testaverde.

3. X-Factor - Pittsburgh has failed to cover in five of it's last six home games.

Selection: This is a play on the Miami Hurricanes (8*)