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Miami football defeats Wake Forest in 33-20 matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:18 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Miami football defeats Wake Forest in 33-20 matchup

Summary

No. 5 Miami secured a 33-20 victory over Wake Forest on Friday night. The Hurricanes showcased a strong performance in the first half, but their offense struggled in the second half, failing to score on multiple possessions. Miami's defense, however, contributed key plays including a safety and an interception to maintain the lead. Head coach Mario Cristobal acknowledged the need for improvement while expressing confidence in the team's ability to play complementary football. Miami improves to 3-0 and will face Central Michigan next Saturday.

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Status Watch

•Miami's offense scored consistently in the first half.
•Cristobal noted a lack of offensive output in the second half.
•The defense produced a safety and a late interception.
•Malachi Toney managed limited reps due to injury concerns.
•Miami hosts Central Michigan in their next game.

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7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Miami football news: Why Mario Cristobal isn't too worried about 'sloppy' end vs. Wake Forest

What they're saying

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Mario Cristobal watched his offense score on nearly every possession for a half , then watched it disappear entirely. Speaking with Scott Van Pelt on SportsCenter after No. 5 Miami’s 33-20 win at Wake Forest on Friday night , the Hurricanes coach was not interested in treating the ending as a crisis. “I like the fact that even though it got sloppy […] The post Miami football news: Why Mario Cristobal isn't too worried about 'sloppy' end vs. Wake Forest appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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