Miami Hurricanes Roll Past N.C. State 41-7, Secure CFP Bid Hopes
Carson Beck's impressive performance on Saturday cemented Miami's position as a top contender in the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. The sophomore quarterback completed 21 of his 27 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns, two of which went to Malachi Toney. This victory marked Miami's fifth win by at least 25 points this season, the most in a single year since the 2002 team had six such victories.
Miami's high-powered offense was able to exploit N.C. State's struggling defense, outgaining them 581-149 on the day. The Hurricanes' running back, Girard Pringle Jr., also made significant strides with 116 yards on the ground, more than doubling his season rushing total. The team's defense showed signs of life as well, with two interceptions by Jakobe Thomas and a game-sealing touchdown return.
The win marked Miami's eighth home victory of the season, with the Hurricanes selling out their eight-game home schedule with a record-breaking 510,673 tickets distributed. The average attendance per game of 63,834 is also the second-most in program history, behind only the 2002 season.
Miami coach Mario Cristobal attributed his team's success to their ability to execute on the field, saying "The way you play the game, it screams, right? Loudly." With two CFP playoff games scheduled for their home field, including one of the championship game, the Hurricanes are hoping this win will give them a strong enough push to secure a spot in the 12-team tournament.
For N.C. State, the loss was a tough pill to swallow, particularly after allowing 36 or more points for the fourth consecutive game. The Wolfpack's offense struggled against Miami's high-powered defense, with CJ Bailey completing just 17 of his 30 passes for 120 yards. Despite the setback, N.C. State will look to bounce back from this loss by hosting Florida State on Friday.
The Hurricanes' next opponent will be Virginia Tech on November 22, while N.C. State will face off against the Seminoles in a crucial ACC matchup.
Carson Beck's impressive performance on Saturday cemented Miami's position as a top contender in the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. The sophomore quarterback completed 21 of his 27 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns, two of which went to Malachi Toney. This victory marked Miami's fifth win by at least 25 points this season, the most in a single year since the 2002 team had six such victories.
Miami's high-powered offense was able to exploit N.C. State's struggling defense, outgaining them 581-149 on the day. The Hurricanes' running back, Girard Pringle Jr., also made significant strides with 116 yards on the ground, more than doubling his season rushing total. The team's defense showed signs of life as well, with two interceptions by Jakobe Thomas and a game-sealing touchdown return.
The win marked Miami's eighth home victory of the season, with the Hurricanes selling out their eight-game home schedule with a record-breaking 510,673 tickets distributed. The average attendance per game of 63,834 is also the second-most in program history, behind only the 2002 season.
Miami coach Mario Cristobal attributed his team's success to their ability to execute on the field, saying "The way you play the game, it screams, right? Loudly." With two CFP playoff games scheduled for their home field, including one of the championship game, the Hurricanes are hoping this win will give them a strong enough push to secure a spot in the 12-team tournament.
For N.C. State, the loss was a tough pill to swallow, particularly after allowing 36 or more points for the fourth consecutive game. The Wolfpack's offense struggled against Miami's high-powered defense, with CJ Bailey completing just 17 of his 30 passes for 120 yards. Despite the setback, N.C. State will look to bounce back from this loss by hosting Florida State on Friday.
The Hurricanes' next opponent will be Virginia Tech on November 22, while N.C. State will face off against the Seminoles in a crucial ACC matchup.
But at the same time, I feel like some of these teams are more about show than substance. Like N.C. State just got slammed by Miami and they're already looking ahead to their next game... I'm not saying they can't recover or anything, but come on guys, take a breather! 
On the other hand, Miami is on fire right now - Carson Beck is like a superhero out there! 
Girard Pringle Jr. is looking good too, all those yards are impressive... 
But what's up with these CFP playoff games? It feels like they're just trying to cram more in for the sake of it. Can't we just have a decent regular season already? 
Anyway, I'm stoked for Virginia Tech vs Miami next week - that should be good! 
they're not just about individual skill, its about how they work together as a unit to execute their game plan, it's like carson beck was able to tap into that collective energy and just let his abilities shine through 
and girard pringle jr. taking it to the house is like a reminder that the little things can add up to make a big difference 
OMG I'm so hyped for Miami right now! They're crushing it this season and that Carson Beck performance was SICK 
I mean, who else is gonna come close to throwing 3 TDs in one game? 
The defense is looking good too, snagging those two interceptions and returning a touchdown for the win. It's like they're playing on cruise control right now 
Anyway, I'm loving the vibe at Miami games, 510,673 tickets sold is insane!!! 
The Wolfpack had no chance against Miami's defense 
. N.C. State needs to step up their game if they wanna take down Virginia Tech. Can't wait for the ACC matchup! 
581-149 is straight ridiculous 
Carson Beck's performance was insane and it's clear why they're top contenders for the CFP. Girard Pringle Jr.'s running game also showed some serious potential. The defense stepped up when it counted too, which is a big plus. It's also impressive to see Miami selling out their home games - 510,673 tickets is crazy! 
But now we have to wait and see how they'll perform against Virginia Tech next week... will they keep their winning streak going? 
I saw the stats and Girard Pringle Jr. ran like 116 yards which is crazy! 
I'm not really sure how college football works but it looks sooo much fun to watch! 
. now they'll be hostin' two cfp games at home and that's got to give 'em an edge. n.c. state is gonna bounce back though, they're already lookin forward to their matchup against florida state next week 
and btw 510,673 tickets sold for their home games is insane!!! 
! I'm loving the Hurricanes' high-powered offense - Girard Pringle Jr. is on another level 
. 41-7 is no joke, especially after that blowout win last week 
They're getting torched left and right, I don't blame them for feeling the heat 
! 510,673 tickets sold for their home games is insane, and it just goes to show how dedicated the Hurricanes' fanbase is. And with two CFP playoff games coming up at their home field, they're basically golden 
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. The Hurricanes are on pace for an all-time record-breaking season 
. And can we talk about how some of these teams are already selling out games and breaking attendance records? It's like they're not even trying to conserve energy for the playoffs 
. The Hurricanes' coach is saying it's all about execution, but I'm over here thinking, "Yeah, no kidding 
". Anyway, on to the next game... maybe someone will surprise us 
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