Comeback for the ages: No. 17 Miami stuns FSU, 28-27
N'Kosi Perry threw four touchdown passes, and No. 17 Miami pulled off its biggest comeback ever against Florida State by rallying from 20 points down to top the Seminoles 28-27 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Florida State Seminoles
27
Miami Hurricanes
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSU | 7 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
| MIAMI | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
Hard Rock Stadium · 65,490 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Boston College Eagles | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Clemson Tigers | L 24-36 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Miami Hurricanes | L 35-43 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | @ Louisville Cardinals | L 20-44 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | W 38-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:52 27-28
Brevin Jordan 41 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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Touchdown 4:11 27-21
Jeff Thomas 17 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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Touchdown 4:53 27-14
Lawrence Cager 3 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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Touchdown 11:52 27-7
D.J. Matthews 74 Yd Punt Return (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 20-7
Ricky Aguayo 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:32 17-7
Tamorrion Terry 17 Yd pass from Deondre Francois (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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Field Goal 4:20 10-7
Ricky Aguayo 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:26 7-7
Lawrence Cager 10 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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Touchdown 9:41 7-0
Keith Gavin 17 Yd pass from Deondre Francois (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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MIAMI
10 plays, 31 yards, 4:12 · End of Game
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FSU 4:12
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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MIAMI 5:39
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:34 · Missed FG
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FSU 7:13
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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MIAMI 8:36
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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FSU 11:00
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:52 · Fumble
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MIAMI 11:52
4 plays, 73 yards, 0:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:52 27-28
Brevin Jordan 41 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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FSU 12:42
8 plays, 27 yards, 2:04 · Missed FG
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MIAMI 14:46
3 plays, -14 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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FSU 1:14
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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MIAMI 4:11
1 play, 17 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:11 27-21
Jeff Thomas 17 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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FSU 4:17
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:36 · Interception
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MIAMI 4:53
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:53 27-14
Lawrence Cager 3 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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FSU 6:42
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:29 · Fumble
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MIAMI 8:11
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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MIAMI 11:52
3 plays, -13 yards, 2:11 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:52 27-7
D.J. Matthews 74 Yd Punt Return (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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FSU 14:03
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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FSU
4 plays, 16 yards, 0:36 · End of Half
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MIAMI 0:36
6 plays, 27 yards, 0:45 · Downs
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FSU 1:32
6 plays, 36 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 20-7
Ricky Aguayo 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:32 17-7
Tamorrion Terry 17 Yd pass from Deondre Francois (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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MIAMI 3:30
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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FSU 4:20
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:20 10-7
Ricky Aguayo 42 Yd Field Goal
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MIAMI 6:29
3 plays, 23 yards, 0:50 · Fumble
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FSU 7:19
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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MIAMI 8:13
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:30 · Punt
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FSU 9:43
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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MIAMI 11:26
14 plays, 83 yards, 7:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:26 7-7
Lawrence Cager 10 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick)
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FSU 4:15
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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MIAMI 6:42
7 plays, 26 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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FSU 9:41
8 plays, 58 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:41 7-0
Keith Gavin 17 Yd pass from Deondre Francois (Ricky Aguayo Kick)
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MIAMI 13:19
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:41 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
FSU
MIAMI
14
1st Downs
20
5-16
3rd down efficiency
5-18
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-4
200
Total Yards
306
130
Passing
204
16/32
Comp/Att
13/32
4.1
Yards per pass
6.4
70
Rushing
102
33
Rushing Attempts
46
2.1
Yards per rush
2.2
7-80
Penalties
6-50
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:29
Possession
34:31
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