{
  "id": 15310361,
  "title": "Miami safety Zechariah Poyser ejected for targeting vs Florida State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/miami-safety-zechariah-poyser-ejected-for-targeting-vs-florida-state-15310361",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T00:03:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/miami-safety-zechariah-poyser-ejected-000343922.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miami safety Zechariah Poyser received a harsh ejection for a targeting violation following a late hit on Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels. The impact left Daniels in pain, visibly shaken, and unable to continue playing. Nevertheless, the injury-prone star was able to hobble off the field and was treated in the medical tent before being allowed back onto the gridiron for the next drive.\n\nThe play occurred after Daniels had slid fifteen yards on a scampering play that resulted in a first down for Florida State. Poyser targeted the quarterback's head during the collision, drawing an immediate flag for targeting and resulting in his immediate ejection. This setback is a significant blow to Miami's secondary unit, already reeling from the absence of Bryce Fitzgerald, who was sidelined for a period due to a shoulder injury during the first half. Additionally, O.J. Frederique, a starting cornerback, had been out since the season opener against Stanford, and Ja Boree Antoine, another key player, was still recuperating from his own injury. Despite losing three key defensive players, Miami's starting lineup was bolstered by the return of Xavier Lucas, who had been absent since the previous game against Stanford.",
  "summary": "Miami Hurricanes safety Zechariah Poyser was ejected in the first quarter of their game against Florida State after a late hit to Ashton Daniels.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Florida State's defensive keys vs Miami",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/florida-states-defensive-keys-vs-miami",
        "published": "2026-10-16T17:45:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}