theRECAP: Miami Wins Classic In Overtime, 43-35!

October 17, 2026 - In another classic Miami-Florida State game, the Canes came away with a double overtime win, 43-35, over the arch-rival Seminoles.

It came down to the final play, when Miami defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald with an end-zone interception in the second overtime.

Going into the fourth quarter trailing 21-14, the Canes turned on the offensive jets, outscoring FSU 14-7 to force overtime. Miami then scored 15 points more behind Malachi Toney’s touchdown and two-point pass to Cooper Barkate to seal the game.

Miami (6-0, 40 ACC) posted 583 total yards on offense. Quarterback Darian Mensah passed for 326 yards, 2 touchdown and 1 interception, his first of the year. Sophomore wide receive Malachi Toney led all receivers with 11 receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns. True freshman running back Javian Mallory led Miami’s rushing attack with 108 yards on 13 carries (8.3 YPC). Mark Fletcher chipped in 66 yards on 16 carries (4.1 YPC).

The Canes defense was led by middle linebacker Mo Toure with 12 tackles, DT Justin Scott made his presence known with 8 tackles. True freshman defensive back JJ Dunnigan added 7 tackles and 1 tackle for loss. Linebacker Chase Smith contributed 6 tackles. Omar Thorton added 3 tackles, including 1 sack and 1 tackle for lost. Defensive Lineman Armondo Blount added 3 tackles, 1 sack and one tackle for loss and created havoc all night.

Both #1 Georgia and #2 Notre Dame were upset on Saturday, further ing the importance of the upcoming mach against the Irish on November 7th in South Bend. In the meantime, the Canes must focus on Pitt and North Carolina over the next two weeks.

GO CANES!