Miami Hurricanes Defeat Florida A&M 56-9

The Miami Hurricanes dominated the Florida A&M Rattlers in a resounding 56-9 victory on September 7, improving their season record to 2-0. Miami's senior quarterback Cam Ward excelled, completing 20 of 26 passes for 304 yards and four total touchdowns, showcasing his skills with a memorable leap over a FAMU defender for a rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Xavier Restrepo also had a standout performance, surpassing notable receiving milestones and finishing with four receptions for 104 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown. Despite a brief scoring drive that brought FAMU within 15-3 in the first quarter, the Rattlers struggled defensively, allowing Miami to outscore them 31-3 in the second half. FAMU's head coach James Colzie III noted critical defensive mistakes that contributed to the loss, as the team now prepares for a bye week before facing Troy. This game marks a stark contrast to FAMU's previous 13-game winning streak.