The Miami Hurricanes are again.
This system celebrated its first Faculty Soccer Playoff berth with an unbelievable defensive effort in a 10-3 street win at CFP No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies (11-2) within the first spherical of the playoffs.
The outcome reveals what makes No. 10 Miami (11-2) a reliable nationwide title contender. With its protection, it may go toe-to-toe with anybody.
Miami’s protection lifts program to greatest win in over 20 years
The victory units up a visit to the Cotton Bowl in opposition to No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) in a rematch of the 2002 nationwide championship. The Hurricanes haven’t performed in a recreation of that magnitude within the 23 years since, organising the New 12 months’s Eve showdown as one of many marquee video games of the quarterfinals.
Miami’s protection ought to be as much as the duty in opposition to the Ohio State offense. It held Texas A&M to 326 yards, its fewest of the season. The Aggies entered the sport averaging 454.4 yards per recreation.
The Canes affected Texas A&M’s quarterback Marcel Reed’s skill to throw with fixed strain from a powerful defensive entrance. Miami completed with seven sacks, together with three from 2026 NFL Draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. Total, Reed was 25-of-39 for 237 yards (6.1 yards per try) and two interceptions.
Miami additionally restricted Aggies working backs Rueben Owens II and Le’Veon Moss to 36 yards on 14 carries (2.6 yards per try).
It was an elite defensive effort, capped with an interception in the long run zone to protect the win.
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