# Miami Hurricanes Survive Double OT Thriller

> Miami Hurricanes survive sloppy rivalry game with gut check performance in double OT thriller.
- Title: Miami Hurricanes Survive Double OT Thriller | Shortify
- Summary: Miami Hurricanes survive sloppy rivalry game with gut check performance in double OT thriller. Miami Hurricanes defeat Florida State 43-35 in double overtime…
- Keywords: miami hurricanes, florida state, college football, hard rock stadium, darian mensah, javian mallory, ethan oconnor, bryce fitzgerald, sports, Miami, Hurricanes, Survive
- Source: Miami Hurricanes On SI — https://si.com/college/miami/football/no-3-miami-survives-sloppiest-game-of-the-year-with-massive-gut-check-performance-in-double-ot-thriller
- Published: 2026-10-18T03:07:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: miami hurricanes, florida state, college football, hard rock stadium, darian mensah, javian mallory, ethan oconnor, bryce fitzgerald, sports
## Rivalry game starts
Miami and Florida State begin historic rivalry game in Miami Gardens, Florida.
## Sloppy first half
Both teams have sloppy first halves with Miami's defense standing stout and Florida State scoring 14 points.
## Miami's defense stands strong
Miami's defense stands stout while Florida State scores 14 points to tie the game 14-14 at halftime.
## Darian Mensah's play
Darian Mensah has Heisman-like moments but is hit-or-miss in the first half.
## Miami's comeback drive
Miami scores a game tying touchdown with a pass to Malachi Toney after a run from Javian Mallory.
## Overtime thriller
Miami forces overtime with a 25-yard rush by Javian Mallory to tie the game 28-28.
## Two-point conversion
Miami scores two points with a touchdown catch by Malachi Toney and two-point conversion.
## Final play
Bryce Fitzgerald outjumps Duce Robinson to finish the game with a holding call.
## Game result
Miami defeats Florida State 43-35 in double overtime after sloppy first half.
## Next game
Miami returns home to face Pitt in the first afternoon game of the year.
## Key takeaway

Miami Hurricanes defeat Florida State 43-35 in double overtime after sloppy first half to advance in season.