Introduction to the Game
The No. 5 Miami Hurricanes rolled past the No. 18 South Florida Bulls with a convincing 49-12 win on Saturday. This victory marked Miami’s biggest margin of victory over a ranked opponent since 2001, when they defeated Washington 65-7 during their last national championship season.
The Game Highlights
Carson Beck led the way with three touchdown passes, while Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Beck completed 23 of 28 passes for 340 yards and also ran for a touchdown. Fletcher’s performance marked his second consecutive week with a two-touchdown game, and Joshua Moore had two first-quarter scoring catches. The Hurricanes’ strong performance against in-state opponents continued, as they are now 6-0 since the start of last season, winning those games by an average of 34.5 points.
USF’s Performance
Byrum Brown completed 20 of 36 passes for 274 yards and a touchdown for USF. However, his school-record streak of 252 passes without an interception came to an end with a late first-half interception. Christian Neptune had a 12-yard touchdown catch, and Chas Nimrod had 128 yards on just four catches, including 53- and 43-yarders.
Game Delay and Key Moments
The game was delayed for 1 hour and 41 minutes in the first half due to severe weather in the area. A crucial moment in the game came when the Hurricanes’ Rueben Bain Jr. stopped Brown on a fourth-and-3 carry from the Miami 9 late in the third quarter, essentially sealing the win for Miami. The Hurricanes then went 91 yards in six plays, capped off by a 13-yard TD run by Fletcher.
The Takeaway
For South Florida, the game highlighted their struggles against Miami, as they were outscored 64-6 by the Hurricanes over 60 minutes of play across their last two meetings. For Miami, the win demonstrated their strength and ability to dominate in-state opponents.
Up Next
South Florida will host South Carolina State next Saturday, while Miami will host Florida.
Conclusion
The No. 5 Miami Hurricanes’ 49-12 win over the No. 18 South Florida Bulls marked a significant victory, showcasing their strength and dominance over in-state opponents. With this win, Miami remains unbeaten and looks forward to their next challenge against Florida.
FAQs
- Q: Who led the Miami Hurricanes to their 49-12 win over the South Florida Bulls?
A: Carson Beck and Mark Fletcher Jr. led the way for the Hurricanes. - Q: What was the margin of victory for Miami in this game?
A: Miami’s 49-12 win marked their biggest victory margin over a ranked opponent since 2001. - Q: Who did USF’s Byrum Brown throw an interception to, ending his school-record streak?
A: The article does not specify who intercepted Byrum Brown’s pass, only that it ended his school-record streak of 252 passes without an interception. - Q: What is Miami’s record against in-state opponents since the start of last season?
A: Miami is 6-0 against in-state opponents since the start of last season, winning those games by an average of 34.5 points.
