No. 4 Hurricanes secure decisive victory over Clemson, 41-13

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No. 4 Hurricanes secure decisive victory over Clemson, 41-13
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The No. 4 Miami Hurricanes defeated the Clemson Tigers 41-13 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, on Saturday night. Miami took an early lead and maintained it throughout, with standout performances from wide receiver Cooper Barkate and quarterback Darian Mensah, who scored a touchdown after fumbling but recovering his own mishap. The Hurricanes dominated defensively, recording five sacks in the first half and limiting Clemson's rushing game to just 55 yards. Miami improved to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the ACC, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure in a major matchup.

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  • •Miami scored first with a 61-yard touchdown pass from Mensah to Barkate.
  • •The Hurricanes' defense forced five sacks and zero rushing yards from Clemson in the first half.
  • •Quarterback Darian Mensah had a pivotal 34-yard rushing touchdown despite a fumble.
  • •Clemson was unable to recover, finishing with only 55 rushing yards against Miami's defense.
  • •Miami has yet to lose this season, moving to 5-0 and 3-0 in the ACC.
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CLEMSON, S.C. — The Hurricanes felt no pressure from a hostile Clemson crowd. In front of a packed stadium that was rocking during pregame ceremonies, No. 4 Miami forced a three-and-out on its first defensive drive and took a quick lead on its second offensive play. Clemson never cut its deficit to less than a touchdown as the Hurricanes (5-0, 3-0 ACC) rolled to a 41-13 victory over the Tigers ...

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