Miami poised to claim No. 1 ranking after winning double-overtime thriller
The Hurricanes survived a major scare, beating the Florida State Seminoles 43-35.
Miami secured the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 poll after a dramatic double-overtime victory over Florida State, 43-35. The win came after two controversial fourth-down calls nullified potential game-ending touchdowns for Florida State. Quarterback Darian Mensah led Miami to victory with 326 passing yards and three touchdowns. Miami's rise to the top of the rankings was bolstered by losses for top-ranking Georgia and No. 2 Notre Dame.
Miami coach Mario Cristobal dismissed the impact of the controversial calls, stating they hold no value to their process. The Hurricanes secured their lead with a 3-yard catch by Malachi Toney, who also had 11 receptions for 154 yards and scored a two-point conversion. Toney emphasized the significance of the game for the Miami-Florida State rivalry.
The Hurricanes overcame a seven-point deficit to take a 28-21 lead with 2:49 left in regulation. Miami then secured the win with a 25-yard rushing touchdown by Javian Mallory and a fourth-quarter field goal. Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels passed for 298 yards and four touchdowns but was overshadowed by the controversial fourth-down calls that ultimately sealed Miami's victory.
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