The No. 6 Miami Hurricanes improved to 7-0 with a thrilling 52-45 win over Louisville, marking their first 7-0 start since 2017. Quarterback Cam Ward led the Hurricanes, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns, while Miami's running game accumulated 219 yards. Despite Miami leading by two touchdowns in the third quarter, Louisville made a strong comeback, tying the game twice before Miami sealed the victory with a crucial 30-yard touchdown run from Damien Martinez after a pivotal overturn of a potential fumble return for a touchdown. The Hurricanes also retained the Schnellenberger Trophy, a symbol of their rivalry with Louisville. Miami's offense continues to perform exceptionally, averaging 48.3 points per game, second highest in the nation. Louisville's loss dropped them to 4-3 overall, complicating their conference standings.