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Miami Keeps Rolling as FSU Slides and Florida’s Texas Upset Reframes the Stakes

Relentless pressure plus takeaways defined Miami's rise, sharpening scrutiny on FSU.

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GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns is sacked by Tyreak Sapp #94 of the Florida Gators during the second half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
No. 3 University of Miami runs out of the tunnel onto Bobby Bowden Field. No. 18 Florida State University hosted the Hurricanes on Oct. 4, 2025.

Overview

  • Miami beat Florida State 28–22 in Tallahassee to stay No. 2 in the AP poll, with a pass rush and takeaways featuring Akheem Mesidor, Jakobe Thomas and Bryce Fitzgerald repeatedly flipping the field.
  • Florida State fell to 3–2 and 0–2 in the ACC, remaining No. 25 despite back-to-back league losses marked by turnovers and penalties; Mike Norvell acknowledged frustration and called for the team’s “best game” next versus Pittsburgh.
  • Analysts flagged Miami’s own issues — a sputtering run game and a 5-of-14 third-down mark against FSU — after earlier offensive inconsistency versus Florida, even as explosive passes to Malachi Toney and CJ Daniels powered the rivalry win.
  • Florida revived its season narrative with a 29–21 upset of No. 9 Texas behind six sacks, two interceptions and a blocked punt; Billy Napier and DC Ron Roberts drew SEC weekly honors, and the Gators now visit No. 5 Texas A&M as underdogs.
  • CBS Sports and others cautioned that one win does not cool Napier’s seat, projecting a bumpy path to bowl eligibility, while recruiting reactions included several Florida pledges reaffirming commitments and continued momentum for Miami’s in-state pitch.