Miami survives double overtime against Florida State amid controversy
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Miami football narrowly defeated Florida State 43-35 in double overtime on October 17 at Hard Rock Stadium. The game featured two pivotal calls that impacted the outcome, including a negated 31-yard touchdown for Florida State due to a holding penalty and an interception that ended the game. Florida State, initially poised for a comeback, faced a fourth-and-21 situation when the calls occurred, provoking debate about the officiating. Criticism of the calls came from spectators and Florida State coach Mike Norvell, who urged review of the game footage.
- •Miami improves to 7-0 this season with the win.
- •Florida State's final plays included a controversial negated touchdown.
- •Miami scored first in double overtime with a touchdown and 2-point conversion.
- •Florida State's coach criticized two crucial officiating decisions.
- •The game draws attention to officiating standards in college football.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Watch: FSU loses to Miami in overtime after controversial calls
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Two controversial calls helped decide Miami's win vs FSU. Did officials get them right?
"Miami edged rival Florida State in double overtime after a pair of controversial calls went against the Seminoles. Did the officials get them right?
"The FSU Seminoles lost to the Miami Hurricanes in double overtime with controversial calls on several plays. Take a look at them here.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 4:06 AMWatch: FSU loses to Miami in overtime after controversial calls
The FSU Seminoles lost to the Miami Hurricanes in double overtime with controversial calls on several plays. Take a look at them here.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 3:48 AMTwo controversial calls helped decide Miami's win vs FSU. Did officials get them right?
Miami edged rival Florida State in double overtime after a pair of controversial calls went against the Seminoles. Did the officials get them right?
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