Miami Hurricanes Stun Clemson with 28-20 Double Overtime Victory
Backup quarterback Emory Williams steps in for injured Tyler Van Dyke, leading Miami Hurricanes to their first win against Clemson since 2010; Head Coach Mario Cristobal secures first home ACC victory.
- Backup quarterback Emory Williams led the Miami Hurricanes to a 28-20 double-overtime victory against Clemson, completing 24 of 33 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown.
- Ajay Allen secured the go-ahead score in the second overtime, ending the game on a fourth-down stop and securing Miami's first win against Clemson since 2010.
- Miami's defense made a significant contribution, holding Clemson to 31 rushing yards and making five sacks, with freshman Rueben Bain Jr. leading with eight tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble.
- Detractors continue to criticize Coach Mario Cristobal's clock management skills, but the double-overtime victory marks his first ACC home victory, ending his previous 0-5 home record.
- Despite a conservative offensive game plan and the absence of starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke and leading rusher Henry Parrish, Miami managed to overcome a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter.