Miami Hurricanes Prevail Over Florida State in Thrilling Double Overtime

The Florida State Seminoles have struggled this season, while the Miami Hurricanes remain undefeated. These trends continued as Miami narrowly escaped an upset, requiring two overtimes for victory in a weekend of unexpected outcomes.

Miami’s quarterback, Darian Mensah, impressed with 326 passing yards and three touchdowns. His final touchdown, a 3-yard pass to Malachi Toney in the second overtime, ensured a 43-35 win for No. 3 Miami against their rivals, FSU, in a riveting face-off.

Darian Mensah, Miami’s pivotal playmaker, showcased his talent early by celebrating a crucial touchdown during the first half, witnessed at Hard Rock Stadium on October 17, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Malachi Toney stood out with 154 receiving yards and contributed a 2-point conversion pass to Cooper Barkate. On the defensive end, Bryce Fitzgerald secured the win with a decisive interception on the final play.

FSU’s quarterback, Ashton Daniels, threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns. Duce Robinson was notable, catching two critical touchdowns late in the game. Robinson’s 75-yard catch tied the game with under three minutes remaining, and his 20-yard touchdown opened the first overtime.

Ashton Daniels, quarterback for Florida State, demonstrated his skills during the first half of the match against the Miami Hurricanes. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Tasked with leading FSU, head coach Mike Norvell faces ongoing speculation about his future, as the team ranks poorly in past seasons. On October 17, 2026, Ousmane Kromah was tackled by Miami’s Mohamed Toure during the clash at Hard Rock Stadium. (Getty Images)

FSU’s travel record is grim since the 2023 Orange Bowl loss to Georgia. They have lost 14 consecutive games away from Tallahassee and are winless against ranked teams on the road since 2017.

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