FINAL: Miami Recap in 27-20 Loss to Florida State, THAT WAS A SAFETY
Miami had another opportunity to punch above its weight against a Top 10 opponent. The Hurricanes once again got knocked out, almost immediately.
FSU raced out to a 10-0 lead early in the first quarter and left the Canes in the dust. Jordan Travis totaled 265 yards and one touchdowns in the 27-20 victory over the Hurricanes. Mike Norvell’s squad improved to 10-0.
Miami fell to 6-4 and 2-4 in conference play. It was the Seminoles’ third straight win over the Canes after four straight losses in the series.
Miami’s defense racked up three sacks and nine tackles for loss, holding the Seminoles 136 yards below their season average. Linebacker Francisco Mauigoa and safety James Williams led the team with nine tackles and Mauigoa had two sacks. Safety Kam Kinchens added six stops and linebacker Wesley Bissainthe recorded five tackles, including three TFLs.
Emory Williams, the first UM true freshman quarterback to start against FSU since Brad Kaaya in 2014, threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns – both to wide receiver Jacolby George, who had a career day with five receptions for 153 yards. Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, who had started eight games this year, came in for an injured Williams late in the game.
Running backs Don Chaney, Jr. and Mark Fletcher, Jr. combined for 132 yards, with Chaney averaging 7.1 yards per carry.
Running back Trey Benson rushed for 80 yards and one score. Wide receiver Johnny Wilson caught five passes for 82 yards, while fellow wideout Keon Coleman made four catches for 24 yards and one touchdown. Linebacker Kalen DeLoach recorded 10 tackles and two sacks for the Seminoles.
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