Miami (FL) Hurricanes Weather the Storm Against Wake Forest Demon Deacons

The Miami (FL) Hurricanes improved their impressive season record to 10-1 after a commanding victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, who fell to 4-7. The final scoreline of 42-14 in favor of the Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium reflects their dominance throughout the game.

Key Highlights

The Hurricanes showcased a balanced attack against the Demon Deacons, accumulating a total of 508 yards. Quarterback Cam Ward had an efficient game, completing 27 out of 38 passes for 280 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception. His performance was pivotal in maintaining the offensive momentum for Miami (FL).

On the ground, Jordan Lyle stood out with his explosive runs, amassing 115 yards on just seven carries and scoring once. His longest run of 61 yards was a highlight reel moment that underscored his speed and agility. Mark Fletcher Jr. and Damien Martinez also contributed significantly to the rushing attack with 55 and 63 yards respectively.

Receiving duties were led by Jacolby George who caught seven passes for a total of 91 yards and found the end zone twice. Elijah Arroyo also made significant contributions with six receptions for 79 yards, proving to be an essential target for Ward throughout the game.

Defensive Dominance

The defense played a crucial role in securing this win for Miami (FL), highlighted by their five sacks on Wake Forest's quarterbacks and forcing two turnovers including an interception returned for a touchdown by Mishael Powell covering an impressive distance of 76 yards.

Special teams added value as well, with Andres Borregales converting both field goal attempts from distances that tested his range but proved within his capability.

Looking Ahead

The Miami (FL) Hurricanes are now setting their sights on their next challenge against Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse on November 30th at 3:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN as Miami looks to continue its winning ways into this away fixture.

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