Florida State falls again as Miami survives double-overtime scare to stay unbeaten
Miami Hurricanes secured a dramatic 43‑35 victory over the Florida State Seminoles in a game that tested both teams’ endurance and resolve. The contest, played on the Seminoles’ home turf, pushed into double overtime before the Hurricanes pulled ahead, ending a season of heartbreak for Florida State and extending Miami’s undefeated record to 13‑0.
The game was a back‑and‑forth affair. Miami’s quarterback, Darian Mensah, completed 22 of 35 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns. His final throw of the night—a short 3‑yard pass to wide‑receiver Malachi Toney in the second overtime—sealed the win. Toney finished with a career‑high 154 receiving yards and also threw a 2‑point conversion to Cooper Barkate for a final 2‑point play.
Florida State’s offense was led by senior quarterback Ashton Daniels, who threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns. Running back Duce Robinson contributed two scores, including a 75‑yard strike that tied the game with less than three minutes left in regulation and a 20‑yard run that opened the first overtime. The Seminoles’ drive to tie the game came in the final minutes of regulation, giving fans hope that the storied program might snap its road drought.
The defense ultimately decided the outcome. Hurricanes defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald intercepted a pass on the very last play of the second overtime, giving Miami a 43‑35 victory. The play ended the game and cemented the Hurricanes’ status as one of the few teams to avoid a loss on the road against a ranked opponent in 2024.
Florida State has struggled on the road this season. The team is 0‑13 in games against ranked opponents since 2017 and has lost its last 14 consecutive road contests. The loss marks the Seminoles’ first defeat outside of Tallahassee since 2024 and further fuels speculation about head coach Mike Norvell’s future at the helm of a program that has endured a difficult stretch over the past three years.
Miami’s win keeps their undefeated streak intact and highlights the Hurricanes’ resilience. As the 2024 season unfolds, the Hurricanes will look to build on this victory while Florida State searches for a way to break its road slump and restore competitiveness.