Overview
- The junior rushed for 172 yards on 17 carries in a 10-3 first-round win at Texas A&M, including a 56-yard burst that set up Malachi Toney’s decisive touchdown.
- Per ESPN, Fletcher informed the team he intends to be back in 2026, though he could still evaluate the NFL after the season.
- Retaining Fletcher with Toney would return Miami’s top two playmakers next year, a scenario analysts say appeals to elite quarterbacks in the transfer portal.
- Miami advances to face No. 2 Ohio State in the CFP quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl in Arlington.
- In a windy, defense-heavy game that stifled passing and kicking, Fletcher produced 62% of Miami’s offense and logged 75 yards on the final drive.