Overview
- Miami held Florida to 141 total yards, seven first downs and 0-for-13 on third down in a one-sided rivalry win.
- Edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. drew national notice with a 93.8 PFF defensive grade and 10 quarterback pressures.
- With the air attack quiet, the Hurricanes leaned on the run as Mark Fletcher Jr. logged 116 yards and a touchdown and CharMar “Marty” Brown added 80 yards, two scores and a team-high 53 receiving yards.
- Quarterback Carson Beck finished 17-of-30 for 160 yards with an interception as Florida’s defense contained Miami’s passing game before the ground game sealed it.
- The victory moved Miami to 4-0 and No. 2 entering a bye, while Florida fell to 1-3 with DJ Lagway limited to 61 passing yards and growing public pressure on coach Billy Napier.