Miami Defeats Clemson
No. 4 Miami Dominates Clemson 41-13 to Remain Undefeated
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Miami overcame injuries to several key players during the game, including offensive linemen Max Buchanan and Matt McCoy, cornerback Ethan O’Connor and edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot; all but Lightfoot returned.
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Clemson reached Miami territory on five of its six first-half drives, but the Hurricanes held the Tigers to just two field goals before halftime.
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A fourth-and-1 stop in Miami territory helped turn the game: linebacker Chase Smith read Clemson’s trick play, in which the center snapped the ball directly to running back Gideon Davidson, and stopped the run.
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After that defensive stand, Miami put together a 14-play, 83-yard drive that consumed 7 minutes, 56 seconds and ended with Mark Fletcher Jr.’s 2-yard touchdown run.
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The result extended Miami’s recent run in the series: the Hurricanes won their second straight meeting after Clemson had taken four consecutive matchups from 2015 through 2022.
No. 4 Miami crushed Clemson 41-13 on the road, staying perfect at 5-0 overall and 3-0 in ACC play Canes Warning. The Hurricanes posted their largest margin of victory against Clemson since 1953, dominating the Tigers despite losing several key players to injury during the game Sun Sentinel.
Darian Mensah threw for 227 yards and a touchdown while also running for a 34-yard score. Wide receiver Cooper Barkate opened the scoring with a 61-yard touchdown catch-and-run, and Miami's defense recorded six sacks and a defensive touchdown Miami Herald.
Miami's Defense Shuts Down Clemson's Early Opportunities
Clemson reached Miami territory on five of its six first-half drives but managed only two field goals before halftime SI. The defensive momentum shifted when linebacker Chase Smith read Clemson's trick play perfectly. He stopped running back Gideon Davidson on a direct snap attempt on fourth-and-1 in Miami territory, forcing a turnover on downs Canes Warning.
Mark Fletcher Jr. Leads Miami's Dominant Second Half
After the defensive stop, Miami embarked on a 14-play, 83-yard drive that consumed 7 minutes and 56 seconds and ended with Mark Fletcher Jr.'s 2-yard touchdown run Canes Warning. Fletcher scored twice on the ground in the win, anchoring a Hurricanes ground game that overwhelmed Clemson in the second half.
Miami Overcomes Injuries to Stay Undefeated
The Hurricanes lost offensive linemen Max Buchanan and Matt McCoy, cornerback Ethan O'Connor, and edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot to injuries during the game Miami Herald. All but Lightfoot returned, allowing Miami to maintain its dominant play despite the setbacks. Safety JJ Dunnigan added a defensive touchdown on an interception return late in the game.
Hurricanes Reclaim Series Dominance Over Tigers
The win marked Miami's second straight victory over Clemson Miami Herald. The Hurricanes have now flipped the recent series script, taking the lead 24-6 after Clemson won four consecutive matchups from 2015 through 2022 Canes Warning. The dominant performance puts Miami in position to challenge for the top of the ACC.
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