Miami Hurricanes Beat Florida State 36-14

The No. 6 Miami Hurricanes achieved a solid 36-14 victory over rival Florida State, marking their first win in this rivalry since 2020. Miami's defense was the standout, limiting FSU's offense to just 248 total yards and forcing turnovers on downs multiple times, despite their earlier struggles in the season. Star quarterback Cam Ward had an off night, failing to throw a touchdown for the first time this season and finishing with only 208 passing yards. Miami relied on a strong run game, highlighted by Damien Martinez's 148 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. The victory improved Miami's record to 8-0 and maintained their strong standing in the Atlantic Coast Conference. This performance demonstrated Miami's ability to adapt and rely on their defense and run game when their passing game faltered.