Live Updates for Thanksgiving Hoops Between No. 9 BYU and Miami

Miami's offense is staling out, and now they are starting to feel a high-octane team. BYU 49, Miami 40

The Hurricanes have come out in the second half and are still struggling from three and still struggling from behind the free-throw line. The issue now is that the Hurricanes can't make their free throws, and it is hurting this team. It's holding this team back from being a true top-25-level team.

Second Half:

Halftime: 33-29

First Half:

Miami is closing out this half strong. They haven't abandoned the three, but they are starting to play Jai Lucas ball. The Hurricanes are pushing forward with great defense.

5:34 — This has been a sprint of a game from the Hurricanes. A very low-scoring game because of the lack of points being made and the threes not falling. The Hurricanes need to find an inside presence as soon as possible. Miami 24,

And-1 from Malik Reneau. What a finish at the rim. Good ball movement is allowing that paint to get open. Great pass too from Dante Allen. (hit your free throws)
— Justice Sandle (@Justice_News5) November 27, 2025

It's a very physical game early, but one concerning side of Tre Donaldson: chucking three-pointers. They are trying to adjust their offensive identity on the fly, and it is working for now.

The Hurricanes battling early against the Cougars. They are also taking a lot of three pointers to try to open up the paint. Miami 12, BYU 9

After a dominant win over Delaware State, the Miami Hurricanes are looking to get their first massive win in the Jai Lucas era. They will face their second top-10 team in the country this season, No. 9 BYU, which has a projected top-three NBA Draft pick waiting to cause havoc.

The Hurricanes will need to have their star players play to a level they did not against No. 10 Florida. The Canes are looking to make a statement and have a reason for people to believe in the program once again. It will take some time to build, but with a victory over the Cougars, it can be done.

The Canes are looking to be as healthy as possible as they enter this game. They have been struggling with health as they have been missing two of their starters over the past few games. Tru Washington is one of the best defensive guards in the country, averaging three steals a game, while Ernest Udeh Jr controls traffic in the paint for the Canes.

This will be the Canes' second game on ESPN this season, with a new view on their roster back on display during ESPN's Feast Week on Thanksgiving Day at 5:00 p.m. eastern.

MIami Player to Watch: Malik Reneau

The leading scorer for the Hurricanes is coming off a 10-10 performance against Delaware State. He looks to continue that performance and bounce back from his rough night against the Gators. He finished that game 8-23 with the Gator front court causing him trouble. He is the engine that keeps the Hurricanes going as they press forward with him as their leading scorer.

BYU Player to Watch: AJ Dybantsa

He has been the talk of the college basketball world since his debut, and it is for good reason. Dybantsa is averaging 20 ppg, 6.6 rpg, and shooting 54 percent from the field. As a raw athlete, he will be the best player on the court night in and night out, and against the Canes, he looks to beat them out as well.

How to Watch: Miami at No. 9 BYUEmpty heading

Who: Miami Hurricanes and the BYU Cougars

When: 5:00 p.m. ET

Where: State Farm Field House, Kissimmee, Fla.

TV: ESPN

Radio: FM 104.3 WQAM

Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University and is the site lead for the Miami Hurricanes on SI. He can be reached at Twitter @Justice_News5.