No. 12 Miami Cruises To A Dominant Victory Against Florida A&M
The No. 12 Miami Hurricanes (2-0) cruise to an easy victory against Florida A&M 56-9 in the teams season opener.
Cam Ward was once again spectacular as he continued his Heisman campaign with another 300-yard performance and he was pulled in the middle of the third quarter. He finished the game 20-26 with four touchdowns one of them flying over the rattlers like Superman.
Xavier Restrepo continued his pace with another 100-yard game and others played an important role as well.
Martinez cracked his first 100-yard rushing game with a TD and Mark Fletcher Jr. also had a day with some himself.
The key to this game was the dominant defense as Tyler Baron picked up the production that Rueben Bain Jr. would have with three sacks on the day. He has been worth the NIL money that was sent his way so far this season as he continues to produce for the Canes.
Another victory and with the way other teams have performed over the weekend, the Miami Hurricanes could return to the top 10 for the first time in nearly two decades.
Final: Miami 56, Florida A&M 9
Fourth Quarter
Long and methodical drive to the end of the game for the Canes. They still are trying to score but the team is milking as much clock as possible. They take it to the two-minute timeout as the Hurricanes get a field goal. Miami 56, Florida A&M 9
The two are now in the game for the Hurricanes. Reese Poffenbarger takes over for Ward who finishes his day, 20-26, 304 yards, and four total touchdowns. Jordan Lyle gets into the endzone and this game has gotten far away from the rattlers. Miami 53, Florida A&M 9
Third Quarter
Cam Ward might be superman. He leaps for the touchdown as he played a fantasti game for the Hurricanes. Miami 46, Florida A&M 9
The Rattlers end up back on the other side of the field and they put up another three points on the board. Miami 39, Florida A&M 9
The Canes are putting their foot on the gas, and Martinez has his first touchdown of the season. Miami 39, Florida A&M 6
The defense is putting on a master class. Tyler Baron racks in three sacks so far in this game and has been impressive over his first two games of the season.
With the first drive of the half, the Hurricanes come out with a point to prove. They became lazy during the second quarter and Cristobal was not happy. They executed down the field with ease to enforce their power over this FAMU team. Mark Fleather Jr gets in the game and scores at the goal line. Miami 32, Florida A&M 6
Halftime: Miami 25, Florida A&M 6
Second Quarter
Going into the half, an incredible catch for FAMU that leads to a field goal. The Canes still control the game as they are rotating a lot of young players in and out of the game. Miami 25, Florida A&M 6
The first time the Canes do not score in the red zone. The confidence in this team to go for it on fourth down on almost every possession just shows how well this team is playing.
The defense is dominating FAMU. Outside of the one drive with two blown coverages, the Canes have shut down everything the rattlers have tried to do.
Miami has scored on every drive. It could have been another touchdown for the Hurricanes until the holding call against Bell who is replacing Rivers on the line. They settle for three. Miami 25, Florida A&M 3
Chris Johnson Jr. has his first career touchdown for the Canes. Miami and Ward are flowing on offense. Miami 22, Florida A&M 3
First Quarter
Richardson is moving around the pocket and making some great plays down the field. He is running and gunning and it leads FAMU to the red zone. The Canes stop the Rattlers at the goal line and force them to settle for three. Miami 15, Florida A&M 3
The Hurricanes move down the field again with Ward throwing the ball all around the field. Restrepo breaks free for his first touchdown of the game and his second of the season. The Canes are running around FAMU to start this game. Miami 15, Florida A&M 0
Two plays later, Cam Ward finds Elijah Arroyo with an easy touchdown down the middle of the field. Miami 7, Florida A&M 0
The defense of the Hurricanes starts the game off on fire. They force an interception after flushing Richardson out of the pocket and an incredible interception from Wesley Bissanithe to give the Canes great field position.
Pregame
A few notable players in street clothes for the Hurricanes:
OL - Jalen Rivers
CB - Daryl Porter Jr.
Isaiah Tyler is in street clothes and also has his arm in a sling
DB - Ryan Mack, and Isaiah Thomas
How to Watch: Florida A&M at No. 12 Miami; Full Week 2 College Football TV Sched
The No 12. Miami Hurricanes (1-0) are back on top of the ACC after week one when they soundly defeated the Florida Gators. Now they return to South Beach to host their home opener in Hard Rock Stadium Against Florida A&M (2-0).
Cam Ward has taken the national by storm and likely leads the race for the Heisman. The Canes will look to defang the rattlers as they continue to move in the direction of the top 10 in the AP Polls.
How to Watch: No. 12 Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida A&M Rattlers
When: Saturday, Sept 7, 6:00 p.m. ET
Where: Hard Rock Stadium
TV: ACCNX/ESPN+
Series: Miami leads 10-1
Last Meeting: Miami defeated Florida A&M 70-3. Three of the Hurricane running backs went for over 100 yards with at least one touchdown. The defense held the Rattlers to under 200 yards of offense.
JUSTICE SANDLE