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Miami Stifles Florida 26-7, Rises to No. 2 Before FSU Trip

An overpowering front limited the Gators to 141 yards with zero third-down conversions, sending the 4-0 Hurricanes into a bye.

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
Makena Wong, Photo Editor, Fifth-year senior defensive back Jakobe Thomas (8) and sixth-year redshirt senior defensive back Keionte Scott (0) celebrate after tackling University of Florida player in second quarter on Saturday, Sep. 20, 2025.
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Overview

  • Miami’s defense held Florida to seven first downs and 0-for-13 on third down, with DJ Lagway limited to 61 passing yards on 12-of-23 attempts.
  • Running backs Mark Fletcher Jr. (116 yards, TD) and CharMar “Marty” Brown (80 yards, two TDs; 53 receiving yards) powered a fourth-quarter put-away.
  • Carson Beck posted his least efficient outing as a Hurricane at 17-of-30 for 160 yards with an interception and no touchdown passes.
  • The Hurricanes climbed to No. 2 in the AP poll and gained ground in playoff projections, entering a bye before an Oct. 4 visit to Florida State.
  • Florida fell to 1-3 for the first time since 1986 as offensive woes intensified scrutiny of coach Billy Napier, and Mario Cristobal noted the rivalry has no future dates scheduled.