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Miami Overpowers Florida 26-7 as Defense and Run Game Set the Tone

The performance reinforced Miami’s defense-first identity, elevating local Playoff projections.

Assistant Photo Editor Brian Mulvey // Redshirt junior defensive Ahmad Moten Sr. celebrates after getting a tackle against the Florida Gators on Sept. 20, 2025
Assistant Photo Editor Brian Mulvey // Redshirt sophomore running back CharMar Brown runs for 22 yards against the Florida Gators on Sept. 20, 2025
Miami Hurricanes running back Marty Brown diving over the visiting Florida Gators defense to score a touchdown at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. (Keira Arimenta/Contributor)
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Overview

  • Miami held Florida to 141 total yards, seven first downs and 0-for-13 on third down, sacking DJ Lagway four times and limiting him to 61 passing yards.
  • Running backs Mark Fletcher Jr. (116 yards, 1 TD) and CharMar “Marty” Brown (80 yards, 2 TDs, plus 53 receiving yards) carried the offense in a nearly 200-yard rushing night.
  • Rueben Bain Jr. continued a breakout season with a 93.8 PFF defensive grade and 10 pressures, his fourth straight game above 90 in PFF’s ratings.
  • Florida dropped to 1-3 for the first time since 1986, intensifying public criticism of coach Billy Napier even as reporting indicates an in-season change remains unlikely.
  • Miami improved to 4-0, drew upgrades in some local CFP projections, and now enters a bye before visiting No. 9 Florida State on Oct. 4; the rivals have no future games scheduled, a gap Mario Cristobal said should be fixed.