No. 3 Miami Beats Florida State 43-35 in Double Overtime

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 17, 2026 —

No. 3 Miami defeated Florida State 43-35 in double overtime in Miami Gardens, Florida, earning a victory over its archrival. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes, including the game-winning score, and Bryce Fitzgerald sealed the result with a final interception.

The two teams were tied at the end of regulation, sending the game into overtime. The contest extended through a second overtime period before Miami secured the win. The reported final score was 43-35.

Mensah’s three touchdown throws were a central part of Miami’s scoring. One of them provided the game-winning points, though details about the play, including when it occurred and who caught the pass, were not provided. The available information also does not specify Mensah’s passing yardage or the number of attempts he made.

Fitzgerald’s interception was the final decisive play identified in the account. No further details were provided about the interception, including where it occurred or which Florida State player threw the pass. The account does not describe other scoring plays or how either team built its total before overtime.

The game summary identifies Miami as No. 3 but does not specify the ranking system or the date of the matchup. It also provides no additional statistics, attendance figures or statements from players and coaches. The result, score, location and named contributions are the details available: Miami won by eight points after two overtime periods, with Mensah throwing the winning touchdown and Fitzgerald recording the interception that sealed the victory.

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