The Florida State Seminoles and Miami Hurricanes delivered another high-octane ACC rivalry clash on Saturday, with the Hurricanes securing a dramatic 43-35 victory in double overtime at Hard Rock Stadium. The game remained tight throughout, with neither team managing to establish a two-possession lead. Miami took an early lead in the first quarter, but FSU responded in the second to tie the score at 14 at halftime. The second half saw a back-and-forth exchange of touchdowns, keeping the contest within striking distance until the final minutes of regulation.
Seminoles drop 43-35 thriller at Hard Rock Stadium, dropping to 3-4 on the season
FSU briefly appeared poised to steal the win in the fourth quarter, capping a 75-yard drive with a touchdown to cut the deficit. However, Miami reasserted control in the second overtime, with Malachi Toney scoring the go-ahead touchdown. The Hurricanes’ defense sealed the result when they pressured quarterback Ashton Daniels into a game-ending interception on a critical 4th-and-31 situation. The final score reflected the offensive firepower of both teams, but Miami’s ability to execute in the closing moments proved decisive.
Following the loss, FSU fans on social media expressed frustration over the outcome, though many acknowledged the Seminoles’ competitive effort. The team enters its bye week with a 3-4 overall record and a 1-2 mark in ACC play. While the defeat stings, the performance highlighted FSU’s resilience against a top-tier opponent. The Seminoles will look to regroup during the break, aiming to turn their season around when they return to action.
Source: Yahoo Sports
