No.4 Miami Hurricanes Dominate Florida Gators 26-7 with Strong Defense and Run Game

The No. 4 Miami Hurricanes dominated the Florida Gators 26-7 with a powerful rushing attack and a stout defense that stifled Florida's offense. Miami's running backs Mark Fletcher Jr. and Marty Brown combined for 196 rushing yards and three touchdowns, effectively controlling the clock and wearing down Florida's defense. Florida's offense struggled significantly, managing only 141 total yards, their lowest since 1999, and failing to convert on any of their 13 third-down attempts, a rare occurrence in college football. Miami quarterback Carson Beck was held in check, completing 17 of 30 passes for 160 yards with one interception and no touchdowns, due in large part to Florida's strong defensive efforts including key plays by Cormani McClain and Myles Graham. Despite a late Florida touchdown that narrowed the gap, Miami's relentless ground game and timely defensive stops secured their ninth win over Florida in the last 11 meetings. The game also featured a controversial call negating a potential Miami touchdown, but the Hurricanes maintained their lead to close out the win at Hard Rock Stadium.