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Miami defeats Florida A&M 77-7 at Hard Rock Stadium

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Miami defeats Florida A&M 77-7 at Hard Rock Stadium

Summary

The Miami Hurricanes defeated Florida A&M 77-7 in a Thursday night college football game at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami recorded 856 total yards compared to 107 for the Rattlers, tying the Miami school record for points in a single game. Quarterback Darian Mensah finished 14-of-15 for 252 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Hurricanes' offensive performance. For Florida A&M, quarterback Dustin Fletcher made his first start of the season in place of the injured Isaiah Knowles, throwing for 33 yards. The Rattlers struggled to sustain drives throughout the contest, converting only one of 14 third-down opportunities. Florida A&M now holds a 1-2 record and prepares for a September 19 matchup against Tennessee State.

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•Miami scored touchdowns on its first 11 drives of the game.
•Dustin Fletcher started at quarterback for Florida A&M, completing eight of 16 passes.
•The Hurricanes recorded 856 total yards of offense.
•Florida A&M defensive back Caleb McKenzie returned a fumble 70 yards for the team's only score.
•Miami quarterbacks combined to complete 27 of 28 pass attempts during the win.

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FAMU football had no shot to beat the Miami Hurricanes in the Week 2 guarantee game. Here's where it went wrong for the Rattlers on Thursday night.
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