Miami Hurricanes hold off Florida State 43-35 in rivalry matchup

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Miami Hurricanes hold off Florida State 43-35 in rivalry matchup
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The Miami Hurricanes secured a 43-35 victory over the Florida State Seminoles on October 17 at Hard Rock Stadium. The game featured strong performances from Miami's Malachi Toney and Bryce Fitzgerald, who made critical contributions despite Fitzgerald's shoulder injury. Miami had to navigate a challenging second half and relied on defensive pressure from players like Marquise Lightfoot. The Hurricanes aim to build on this momentum in their upcoming matchups as they look for continued success in the season.

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  • •Miami leads 43-35 against Florida State in a rivalry game.
  • •Malachi Toney and Bryce Fitzgerald standout performers.
  • •Fitzgerald plays on despite a shoulder injury during the match.
  • •Marquise Lightfoot records eight QB pressures for Miami.
  • •Miami looks to build on this victory in future games.
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  • 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — 5 up, 5 down from Miami’s 43-35 rivalry win over Florida State
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The Miami Hurricanes dug deep and found a way to get past a scrappy Florida State team on Saturday night 43-35. With that kind of scoreline, there certainly were plenty of players who had oustanding performances, while there were plenty who did not. As usual, I’m going off of my memory/observations compared to what Pro […]

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