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Mario Cristobal Rebuts Steve Sarkisian Over Late-Game ‘Style Points’ Critique Ahead of CFP Decision

Cristobal defended a late Pitt touchdown by citing Miami’s 26-7 win over Florida as justification.

Overview

  • Sarkisian, on SEC Network, questioned teams that pad final scores and alluded to a fade thrown with 38 seconds left in a 31-7 game.
  • Miami beat Pittsburgh 38-7 with a 33-yard Carson Beck-to-CJ Daniels touchdown in the final minute, a play framed as a push for style points before rankings.
  • Cristobal told On3’s Brett McMurphy that Miami’s 26-7 win over Florida contrasts with Florida’s 29-21 victory over Texas.
  • Texas closed with a 27-17 win over previously unbeaten No. 3 Texas A&M, though three losses remain a hurdle for the Longhorns’ playoff case.
  • Both Miami at 10-2 and Texas at 9-3 await the College Football Playoff selections with their inclusion uncertain.