Miami extends perfect season in Chapel Hill, while Florida and FSU fall in rivalry games

Top-ranked Miami Hurricanes extended their undefeated record with a 38-35 victory over North Carolina on Saturday at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. The win snapped a five-game losing streak against the Tar Heels in a contest that featured high scoring from both offenses. Miami scored on six of its seven possessions, relying on late-game rushing plays to secure the final margin.

Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. led the Hurricanes with three rushing touchdowns. His performance moved him to the top of the program's all-time list for total career touchdowns with 38. North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards kept the Tar Heels within striking distance by throwing for 341 yards and four touchdowns throughout the game.

In Atlanta, the Florida Gators lost their annual neutral-site matchup against Georgia by a score of 27-8 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Bulldogs controlled the tempo with a dominant rushing attack and strong defensive pressure. Georgia running backs Nate Frazier and Dwight Phillips Jr. each carried the ball for 67 yards.

Florida struggled against the Georgia front seven, suffering four turnovers and four sacks. Freshman quarterback Tramell Jones completed passes for 172 yards and found the end zone on a quarter scramble. Georgia held possession for more than 32 minutes to build a comfortable two-score lead that Florida never recovered from.

At Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, the Florida State Seminoles fell to the Clemson Tigers 36-24 in an ACC contest. Clemson quarterback Tait Reynolds recorded 85 rushing yards and 189 passing yards. He capped a 79-yard touchdown run that provided a key moment for the visitors. Kicker Nolan Hauser converted all five of his field goal attempts.

Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels threw for 350 yards and two touchdowns, including a 52-yard score to receiver Micahi Danzy. The Seminoles committed four turnovers, including three interceptions, which allowed Clemson to establish an early lead and maintain control of the game.

The South Florida Bulls secured their sixth win of the season with a 30-10 victory over UAB at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. After falling behind 10-0, South Florida scored 30 unanswered points. Defensive end C.J. Hicks set a school record with four sacks, including two strip-sacks that led to fumble returns for touchdowns by Asani Redwood and Grayson Howard. The Bulls outrushed UAB 191-17, with quarterback Luke Kromenhoek carrying for 92 yards and kicker Nico Gramatica adding three field goals to lock in bowl eligibility.