US EditionGreg Cote: Defense Lifts Miami Past Texas A&M in CFP, and Hurricanes ‘Just Getting Started’
Miami's defense limited Texas A&M to 3 points, while Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed for a career-high 172 yards, and Bryce Fitzgerald secured the win with two interceptions.
- On Saturday, Miami Hurricanes defeated Texas A&M Aggies 10-3 at Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, in the College Football Playoff first round, earning their first CFP victory.
- Miami's pass rush produced seven sacks, repeatedly pressuring Texas A&M's Marcel Reed, while Mark Fletcher Jr.'s career-long 56-yard run set up the go-ahead drive.
- Wind and kicking problems produced multiple misses, including a blocked try, while both offenses failed to score in the first half—the first scoreless half in CFP history, despite Malachi Toney's record 970 receiving yards.
- The victory sends the Miami Hurricanes to face defending champion Ohio State in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Dec. 31, eliminating Texas A&M from the playoff.
- Freshman Bryce Fitzgerald's two interceptions, including the clinching pick, and Mark Fletcher Jr.'s season-high 172 rushing yards helped Miami score the fewest winning points in College Football Playoff history with 10.
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Greg Cote: Defense lifts Miami past Texas A&M in CFP, and Hurricanes ‘just getting started’
The Miami Hurricanes’ season survived its first experience in the College Football Playoff on Saturday — at a time of year when mere survival is plenty. This one wasn’t pretty, but it was glorious in its way. The No. 10-ranked…
Fitzgerald’s 2 interceptions, Fletcher’s dominance lifts No. 10 Miami past No. 7 Texas A&M in CFP
Freshman safety Bryce Fitzgerald recorded two interceptions and Mark Fletcher Jr. capped a late drive with a long run to help No. 10 Miami defeat No. 7 Texas A&M 10-3 on Saturday in the first round of the College Football Playoff, giving the Hurricanes their first CFP victory in program history.
Miami vs. Texas A&M final score, results: Hurricanes overcome missed kicks, advance in CFP after Marcel Reed game-sealing pick
It may not have been pretty, but the Hurricanes are moving on. The Sporting News tracked live updates as Miami took down Texas A&M on the road in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
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