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Sports · October 18, 2026

Miami survives Florida State after disputed Hail Mary interception ends wild double-OT classic

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No. 3 Miami defeated rival Florida State 43-35 in a double-overtime game marked by a controversial final sequence. After Miami took an eight-point lead in the second overtime, Florida State appeared to score a touchdown on fourth-and-21, but the play was negated by a holding penalty on Xavier Chaplin. On the subsequent fourth-and-31, Miami defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald was credited with a game-ending interception on a Hail Mary attempt to Duce Robinson. The call stood after a booth review, despite protests from Florida State coach Mike Norvell, who argued the play was a simultaneous catch that should have favored the receiver.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Miami won the game 43-35 in double overtime.
  • The final play was ruled an interception by Bryce Fitzgerald after a review.
  • A touchdown for Florida State on the penultimate play was negated by a holding penalty on Xavier Chaplin.
  • Miami quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns.

Reported by only some outlets

  • No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Notre Dame both lost on the same day as this game.
  • Florida State lost top rusher Ousmane Kromah to a leg injury in the first half.
  • Florida State failed to score on two separate fourth-down attempts inside the Miami 5-yard line earlier in the game.
  • The officiating crew was the same crew that officiated the previous year's rivalry game.

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