No. 3 Miami Edges Florida State 43-35 in Double Overtime
No. 3 Miami narrowly defeated Florida State 43-35 in a double-overtime football game played in Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah was instrumental, throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 18, 2026 —
No. 3 Miami defeated Florida State 43-35 in a double-overtime football game in Miami Gardens, Florida. The final score was decided after the teams played beyond regulation, with Miami narrowly coming out ahead.
Miami quarterback Darian Mensah played a key role in the victory, throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns. Those passing totals were the only individual statistics provided in the game summary; details about other players’ performances were not available.
The reported score indicates a close contest, with the teams combining for 78 points before Miami secured the win in the second overtime. The summary does not provide a quarter-by-quarter breakdown, explain how the game reached overtime, or identify the decisive plays in the extra periods.
The game took place in Miami Gardens, Florida. No date, attendance figure, or additional location details were provided. The available information also does not specify Florida State’s ranking, the teams’ records, or the broader significance of the result for either program.
Based on the information provided, Miami’s 43-35 win and Mensah’s passing performance are the central details of the game. Further details about scoring sequences, team statistics, and what the result means for either team were not included.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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