Miami survived two Hail Mary attempts by Florida State to secure a 43-35 double overtime victory over their ACC rivals in Miami Gardens. The game’s climax came when Seminoles quarterback Ashton Daniels threw a 46-yard pass to Duce Robinson in the end zone, but officials ruled it an interception after a tangle with Miami safety Bryce Fitzgerald, a call upheld on replay. Miami coach Mario Cristobal acknowledged the team’s fortune, noting they had benefited from similar calls in the past.
FSU had tied the game at 28 with a 75-yard pass to Robinson earlier in the fourth quarter, sending it to overtime after trailing 21-14. Miami responded with a ball-control drive led by running backs Javian Mallory (108 yards) and Jordan Lyle to take the lead. In the second overtime, Miami’s relentless pressure forced Daniels into a fourth-and-21 situation after a holding penalty on Xavier Chaplin wiped out an initial completion to Micahi Danzy.
The Seminoles’ final Hail Mary from the Miami 46-yard line ended in controversy, with Daniels insisting it was a touchdown and criticizing the lack of explanation from officials. FSU coach Mike Norvell noted the same officiating crew had been involved in a disputed end-of-game call against Stanford the prior year, adding to the team’s frustration. Miami’s win solidified their status as ACC favorites and College Football Playoff contenders despite early-season doubts.
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