Martinez's 148 Yards, 2 TDs Lead No. 6 Miami (8-0) Over FSU 36-14

Oct 27, 2024, 01:11 AM

No. 6 Miami Hurricanes remained unbeaten after defeating Florida State Seminoles 36-14 on Saturday night. Miami's Damien Martinez ran for 148 yards and two touchdowns, including a crucial 21-yard reception on a 3rd-and-20 conversion. Quarterback Cam Ward passed for 208 yards and caught a touchdown pass, showcasing the Hurricanes' versatile offense. Kicker Andy Borregales contributed three field goals, including kicks from 42 and 45 yards. Miami dominated the game, converting seven of nine third downs and limiting FSU's offense to under 300 yards for the eighth consecutive game. The Hurricanes controlled possession, holding FSU to just 11 minutes and 47 seconds of possession time in the first half. With this win, Miami improved to 8-0, while FSU fell to 1-7, becoming the first team since 1954 to start 1-7 after an undefeated season. The Seminoles continued to struggle offensively, remaining the only team in college football to not score more than 21 points in any game this year.