No. 3 Miami took down No. 18 Florida State by the final score of 28-22 at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, as the Hurricanes were fueled by a strong performance from Carson Beck.
Beck was efficient both in and out of the pocket, finishing 20-of-27 for 240 yards and four touchdowns without committing a turnover.
Fans called for the senior quarterback to earn more Heisman Trophy consideration.
Miami’s defense was also stout throughout the contest, holding Florida State to just three points through three quarters.
The Hurricanes’ offense found the end zone twice in the first half, highlighted by a 44-yard flea flicker touchdown pass from Beck to Malachi Toney early in the second quarter.
Head coach Mario Cristobal’s team eventually put the game away with a 14-point third quarter, giving Miami a 28-3 lead that was too much for Florida State to overcome.
Toney was Beck’s top target throughout the game, as the true freshman hauled in a season-high seven receptions for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
Senior wideout CJ Daniels also caught five passes for 78 yards and a pair of scores for the Hurricanes.
Meanwhile, Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos couldn’t find any type of rhythm against Miami’s secondary. Castellanos finished 25-of-45 for 272 yards and two touchdowns, but was picked off twice.
The Seminoles also struggled to get their rushing attack going, averaging 3.5 yards per carry despite picking up 132 yards on the ground at a team.
Miami improved to 5-0 for the second year in a row, while Florida State fell to 3-2.
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