Miami vs Florida State football live score, updates, highlights from Week 6 rivalry game

Oct 4, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) tackles Florida State Seminoles running back Gavin Sawchuk (27) during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

One of college football's most storied and compelling rivalries will add a new chapter this weekend.

No. 3 Miami and No. 19 Florida State, arguably the two best teams in the ACC this season, will square off on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, with the winner of the matchup taking a decisive step closer to a College Football Playoff appearance.

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The Hurricanes enter the matchup as one of the best teams in the sport, with a 4-0 record that includes a pair of wins against teams, Notre Dame and South Florida, that were in the top 25 of the US LBM Coaches Poll at the time of their matchup. Offensively, coach Mario Cristobal's team has been carried by quarterback Carson Beck, a Georgia transfer in his first season with the program, and wide receiver Malachi Toney, one of the most impressive freshmen in the country. True to their coach's background as an offensive line coach, they're strong in the trenches, as well, with defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. widely projected as a top-10 pick in next year's NFL draft.

They'll look to keep their perfect season going against a Seminoles squad that also had an unblemished record prior to a Week 5 loss at Virginia in double overtime. Florida State has bounced back effectively thus far from a disastrous 2-10 season in 2024, aided by a reshaped roster and a reshuffled coaching staff. Under the guidance of coordinator Gus Malzahn, the Seminoles' offense has excelled behind quarterback Tommy Castellanos and wide receiver Duce Robinson, who transferred into the program last offseason from Boston College and USC, respectively.

Miami won last season's meeting between the programs, a 36-14 victory at Hard Rock Stadium, but Florida State had won 10 of the previous 14 games.

USA TODAY Sports is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the game. Follow along.

Miami vs Florida State live score

This section will be updated throughout the game.

1	2	3	4	F
Miami	7	7	—	—	—
Florida St.	3	0	—	—	—

Miami vs Florida State updates, highlights

Third quarter: Miami 14, Florida State 3

Miami-Florida State halftime stats

Here's a look at some of the major stats at halftime of Miami's game at Florida State:

Total yards: Florida State 181, Miami 150
Passing yards: Miami 126, Florida State 99
Rushing yards: Florida State 82, Miami 24
Yards per play: Miami 6.5, Florida State 4.5
Yards per rush: Florida State 3.3, Miami 2
Penalties: Miami 5-30 yards, Florida State 2-20 yards
First downs: Florida State 11, Miami 5
Third downs: Florida State 4-9, Miami 1-5
Turnovers: Florida State 2, Miami 0

Halftime: Miami 14, Florida State 3

Coach Mario Cristobal's Hurricanes head to the locker room with a 14-3 lead. Miami will receive the opening kickoff of the second half.

Miami TD called back by penalty

For a moment, it looked like Carson Beck and Malachi Toney had connected on another touchdown, with Toney taking a dump-off 47 yards after the catch to the end zone, but it's called back due an illegal motion penalty on Miami.

The Hurricanes are ultimately forced to punt, with Florida State taking over at its own 10-yard line with 3:06 remaining in the half.

Miami recovers Florida State fumble

Just when it seems like Florida State catches a good break, the Seminoles cough it up. A 29-yard Miami punt gave Florida State the ball at midfield, but on the first play of the drive, Ousmane Kromah fumbles, with Keionte Scott falling on the ball at the Hurricanes' 44-yard line.

Florida State punts again

The Seminoles get down to the Miami 44-yard line, but facing a fourth-and-17, coach Mike Norvell opts to punt, with the Hurricanes set to take over at their own 14. After getting a field goal on its opening drive, Florida State has come away empty-handed on its past three possessions.

Carson Beck tosses second TD pass to extend Miami lead

Miami immediately capitalizes on the Castellenos interception, getting a 44-yard touchdown pass from Carson Beck to Malachi Toney on a flea flicker that pushes the Hurricanes' lead to 14-3 in the second quarter.

Miami picks off Tommy Castellanos

On a fourth-and-8 from the Miami 41-yard line, Tommy Castellanos heaves a ball up the middle, which is intercepted by Hurricanes defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald at the 13 and returned all the way to the Florida State 44.

End of first quarter: Miami 7, Florida State 3

The first quarter ends with Miami holding a 7-3 lead over Florida State. The Seminoles have a third-and-11 from their own 24-yard line to open the second quarter.

Carson Beck TD pass puts Miami on top

After a forgettable first drive, Miami comes through on its second, going 79 yards on nine plays, capped off by a 4-yard touchdown pass from Carson Beck to CJ Daniels to give the Hurricanes a 7-3 lead.

Beck and Daniels had connected earlier on the longest play of the possession, a 47-yard pass on a beautiful deep ball from Beck and Daniels was able to bring in.

Florida State punts

The Seminoles aren't able to come away with points on their second drive, failing to get past their own 36-yard line and punting. Miami will take over at its own 21.

Miami punts

What has been a decorated Miami offense under Carson Beck punts on its first drive after Beck throws it away on a third-and-8 and gets whistled for intentional grounding. Florida State will take over at its own 20-yard line.

Florida State gets FG on opening drive

The Seminoles' first possession of the day ends with some points. Florida State goes 70 yards across 11 plays, with Jake Weinberg connecting on a 23-yard field goal to get his team an early lead over rival Miami. Quarterback Tommy Castellanos was the catalyst of the scoring march, throwing for 28 yards and rushing for another 16.

Tommy Castellanos injury update

After being listed as probable on the ACC athlete availability report on Friday, Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos no longer appears on the report, meaning he'll be good to play for the Seminoles against Miami on Saturday night.

What time does Miami vs Florida State start?

Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Doak Campbell Stadium (Tallahassee, Florida)

What TV channel is Miami vs Florida State on today?

TV: ABC
Streaming: ESPN app ∣ ESPN+ ∣ Fubo (free trial)

Miami vs Florida State predictions

Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat: Miami 31, FSU 28:

"The Seminoles enter the game highly motivated after the loss to Virginia, and this week will be a much better version of the FSU team in comparison to the double overtime loss. This one will be close, almost a coin flip on who wins, and it comes down to which team wins in the trenches, and the advantage, currently, leans to Miami."

Dan Rorabaugh, Palm Beach Post: Miami 27, FSU 17

Miami vs Florida State injury updates

Injury updates are based on the ACC's athlete availability report.

Players out for Miami: