The No. 19 Florida State Seminoles lost to the Miami Hurricanes 28-22 Saturday night in Doak Campbell Stadium. It is their second straight loss, and they are now 3-2 overall and 0-2 in ACC play.
Miami had a 28-3 lead in the fourth quarter before the Seminoles scored 19 straight points to make it a one-possession game with 50 seconds left to play. They were unable to recover the onside kick and give themselves a chance to win the game.
The Seminoles turned the ball over three times in the game, which Miami turned into 14 points to build their lead. Carson Beck had an excellent performance, completing 74% (20-27) of his passes for 241 yards and four touchdowns. Freshman wide receiver Malachi Toney led them with seven receptions for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
FSU finished the game with a season low in points (22) and yards per play (4.9). They were unable to run the ball, finishing with 38 carries for 132 yards and zero touchdowns. It is the first time they have not rushed for 200 yards and three or more touchdowns this year.
Here is how the game unfolded.
Miami 28, FSU 22 Final I Florida State suffers 2nd straight loss
FSU fought back, but it was too little too late as they suffered their second straight loss of the season. They are now 3-2 on the season and 0-2 in ACC play.
Miami 28, FSU 22 :20 4Q I Florida State makes it a one-possession game
FSU was able to make it a one-possession game with a field goal by Jake Weinberg. They have scored 21 straight points to get back in the game.
Miami 28, FSU 19 3:22 4Q I Florida State scores again
FSU’s offense is going down fighting and scored its second straight touchdown to make it a 28-19 game with 3:22 to play. Tommy Castellanos hit Randy Pittman Jr. for the touchdown, completing a 19-play, 96-yard drive.
Miami 28, FSU 11 10:04 4Q I Florida State is trying to battle back vs Miami
Florida State got its first touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter when Tommy Castellanos found Lawayne McCoy for an 8-yard touchdown. They completed the 2-point conversion on a Micahi Danzy run.
Miami 28, FSU 3 4Q I Florida State is getting routed by Miami
FSU was unable to make any progress in the third quarter as Miami took control of the game and is routing the Seminoles 28-3 in Doak Campbell Stadium ahead of the fourth quarter. FSU’s offense has turned the ball over three times and is averaging 4.5 yards per play.
Miami has found plenty of success through the air with Carson Beck completing 86% (18-21) of his passes for 238 yards and four touchdowns. Malachi Toney leads them with seven receptions for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
Miami 28, FSU 3 3:53 2Q I Miami scores another touchdown
The Seminoles’ defense was unable to stop the Miami offense after FSU’s third turnover of the night. They moved down the field, and Carson Beck completed a screen pass to CJ Daniels, who ran 24 yards for a touchdown. FSU has allowed 238 yards and four touchdowns through the air.
Miami 21, FSU 3 7:46 2Q I Tommy Castellanos intercepted again
Florida State was able to get past midfield, but Tommy Castellanos made a poor throw and was intercepted in the endzone when he was late throwing to Squirrel White, the ball was also underthrown. Castellanos is 10 of 18 for 119 yards and two interceptions.
Miami 21, FSU 3 9:09 2Q I Hurricanes take control on long touchdown
The Hurricanes opened the second half with a statement drive, scoring a 40-yard touchdown on 4th down when Carson Beck hit Malachi Toney, and he ran away from the secondary. Beck has completed 14 of his 16 passes for 193 yards and three touchdowns. Florida State’s defense has allowed two fourth-down conversions.
Miami 14, FSU 3 halftime I Florida State’s offense has struggled to move the ball
FSU opened the game with a field goal but has been unable to move the ball since. They have 181 yards of offense but are averaging 3.3 yards per carry, and Tommy Castellanos has completed 9 of his 15 passes for 99 yards and an interception.
Miami has been unable to run the ball, averaging 2.0 yards per carry on 12 attempts. Carson Beck has gashed FSU’s secondary, completing 82% (9-11) of his passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Florida State’s defense stepped it up in the final two drives, forcing back-to-back 3-and-outs.
Miami 14-3 0:45 2Q I Florida State forced to punt
FSU was unable to score before the half as Tommy Castellanos missed Duce Robinson on 3rd down. Tommy Castellanos has not looked comfortable as Miami has gotten plenty of pressure against FSU’s offensive line.
Miami 14-3 3:06 2Q I Florida State’s defense forces another 3-and-out
Florida State’s defense has stepped it up with the offense struggling, forcing a second straight 3-and-out. The offense is taking over at its own 10-yard line.
Miami 14-3 4:58 2Q I FSU running back Ousmane Kromah stripped by Miami
FSU was unable to take advantage of their field position as Ousmane Kromah was stripped on 1st down, and the Hurricanes recovered. Florida State has turned the ball over twice and has yet to force one. It is Kromah’s first turnover of his career.
Miami 14-3 5:10 2Q I Florida State’s defense forces 3-and-out
Florida State’s defense was able to step up, forcing a 3-and-out and giving the offense the ball with a chance to take advantage of a poor punt that only went to the 50-yard line.
Miami 14-3 7:37 2Q I Jacob Rizzy penalty kills Florida State drive
The Seminoles crossed midfield in a pivotal drive, but Jacob Rizzy was flagged for a personal foul, and it killed FSU’s drive. After FSU gained 70 yards on its opening drive, they have just 81 on its next three. The defense will have to get a stop or Miami could take control of the game.
Miami 14-3 11:33 2Q I Miami capitalizes on FSU turnover, with Carson Beck’s second touchdown
Miami wasted no time taking advantage of the turnover as Carson Beck connected with Malachi Toney for a 44-yard touchdown on their first play from scrimmage. Beck has completed 7 of his 8 passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns.
Miami 7-3 11:45 2Q I Tommy Castellanos intercepted on 4th down
FSU drove to midfield and elected to go for it on 4th and 8, and Tommy Castellanos was intercepted. It looked like Randy Pittman Jr. was open, but the safety was able to get over and intercept the ball. It is Castellanos’ third pick of the season.
Miami 7-3 :50 1Q I Hurricanes take the lead over FSU on Carson Beck’s passing touchdown
Miami’s second drive went much better on their second drive as they found success through the air. Carson Beck connected with CJ Daniels for a 4-yard touchdown to give them a 7-3 lead. They had a 47-yard pass earlier as Beck went 4 for 4 on the drive. FSU was unable to get off the field on 4th and 1 as Miami rushed for two yards to set up the touchdown.
FSU 3-0 5:41 1Q I Seminoles forced to punt
FSU was unable to keep it going on their second drive, being forced to punt after one first down. They once again had some success running the ball, but were unable to connect on a trick play on third down.
FSU 3-0 7:25 1Q I Seminoles defense holds strong
Florida State’s defense forced Miami to punt on its opening possession, getting easy pressure on third down and forcing an intentional grounding. Miami ran the ball two times for two yards on the drive.
FSU 3-0 10:02 1Q I FSU scores on opening possession
The Seminols moved the ball on their opening drive thanks to some nice runs and a 28-yard catch by Ousmane Kromah on 3rd down. They were unable to capitalize in the red zone and settled for a 23-yard field goal by Jake Weinberg.
FSU averaged 5.3 yards per carry on the drive on eight carries. Miami is trailing for the first time this season.
FSU vs Miami Injury Report
The Seminoles will be without starting safety Ashylnd Barker, who they ruled out on the pregame injury report. Running back Roydell Williams and defensive lineman Kevin Wynn are both listed as game-time decisions. FSU will be without seven total players, and Miami will be without 10.
FSU vs Miami uniforms
FSU and Virginia have both announced their uniforms for the game. The Hurricanes will be wearing their all white stormtrooper uniforms for the game. The Seminoles are going with their classic look of gold helmets and pants with garnet jerseys. They wore the same look in their Week 1 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide
What channel is FSU vs Miami on today?
FSU vs. Miami will be broadcast nationally on ABC in Week 6 of the 2025 college football season. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will call the game from the booth at Doak Campbell Stadium, with Holly Rowe reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Start time for FSU vs Miami today
The FSU vs. Miami game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET from Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.
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FSU vs. Miami predictions, picks for college football Week 6
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Oct. 4
Miami 30, FSU 27. The Seminoles are looking to respond after their disappointing performance against Virginia, but that will be tough to do against the Hurricanes, who have the advantage on both lines of scrimmage. FSU’s offense will keep it competitive, but Miami will pull away late to cover the spread and hand FSU its second-straight loss.
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This article originally appeared on FSU Wire: FSU’s comeback falls short against Miami
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