Officiating question arises after final play of Florida State-Miami game

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Officiating question arises after final play of Florida State-Miami game
Summary

In a dramatic finish at Hard Rock Stadium Saturday night, Miami topped Florida State 43-35 in double overtime. The game ended controversially with a ruling of interception on a fourth-and-31 pass intended for Duce Robinson, which sparked further debate following the match. Replay reviews upheld the call, stating both players had control but Miami's Bryce Fitzgerald secured it first. Florida State coach Mike Norvell challenged a holding penalty earlier in the game that negated a potential touchdown, also fueling the discussion on officiating. Miami improved to 6-0 and will face Pittsburgh next, while Florida State fell to 3-4, awaiting their next matchup against Clemson on October 31.

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  • •Miami wins 43-35 over Florida State in double overtime
  • •Final play involves disputed interception call
  • •Official ruling stated both players had control
  • •Florida State loses 14th consecutive road game
  • •Next games: Miami hosts Pittsburgh, Florida State faces Clemson
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  • 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — New angle of Duce Robinson’s final catch reignites Florida State-Miami officiating debate
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Facing fourth-and-31 from the Miami 46 in the second overtime Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium, Ashton Daniels rolled right and threw the ball toward Duce Robinson in the end zone. Robinson came down in a pile with it, and so did Miami defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald. Officials ruled it an interception, replay upheld it, […] The post New angle of Duce Robinson’s final catch reignites Florida State-Miami officiating debate appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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