Miami vs Louisville final score, highlights from Cardinals’ upset win

Havoc has been created in Miami. 

Entering the week looking like the team to beat in a weakened Atlantic Coast Conference, No. 2 Miami football was upset at home by unranked Louisville 24-21 on Friday, Oct. 17. 

The win for Louisville marked its first win over an Associated Press top-two-ranked team since 2016. It also is the fourth win against a top-five ranked team for the Cardinals under Jeff Brohm since 2018. 

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The Hurricanes faced an uphill battle from the jump, as the Cardinals cashed in both of their first two drives of the night for touchdowns to get out to an early 14-0 lead. Miami would then put together a quick drive of its own to answer back and cut the deficit to 14-7 but that’s about as much success the Hurricanes offense had on the night until the fourth quarter. 

Facing a 24-13 deficit in the fourth quarter, Miami turned a forced fumble from Keionte Scott into eight points on a 12-yard rushing touchdown from true freshman wide receiver Malachi Toney. The Hurricanes would convert the 2-point conversion on a pass from Toney, a quarterback in high school, to CJ Daniels. 

The Cardinals’ defense sealed their signature win with 33 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter when T.J. Capers picked off Miami quarterback Carson Beck for the fourth time on the night. The Hurricanes had been in field goal range before Beck’s interception.

The loss is the first setback of the season for the Hurricanes. Beck finished 25 of 35 passing for 271 yards while Miller Moss finished 23 of 37 passing for 248 yards and two touchdowns on the night.

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Final score: Louisville 24, Miami 21

Miami forces Louisville fumble, Malachi Tony TD

Miami finally has life!

Keionte Scott forces the ball out of the hands of Louisville running back Isaac Brown for the first takeaway of the night the Hurricanes’ defense. Then, on the very next play, Malachi Toney scores a 12-yard rushing touchdown on the jet sweep to give Miami its first touchdown since the first quarter. Toney would then successfully throw the 2-point conversion to CJ Daniels to make the deficit now three points at 24-21.

What a turn of events by the Hurricanes.

Carson Beck throws third interception of night

Carson Beck looks to go down the field on third-and-8 to continue a crucial drive for Miami, but instead his throw is intercepted by Louisville’s JoJo Evans Jr with no Hurricanes players around.

It is the third takeaway of the night for the Cardinals’ defense.

Miller Moss extends Louisville lead

Miller Moss converts a crucial third-and-3 for the Cardinals and it leads to a 36-yard touchdown pass to Chris Bell, who breaks through several Miami defenders to find the back of the end zone. It is the second touchdown of the night for Bell, who is now up to 116 receiving yards and two touchdowns on seven catches.

Louisville now leads No. 2 Miami 24-13 with 13:27 remaining in the fourth quarter. While there remains plenty of time on the board, Miami needs to score some points — preferably a touchdown — to keep itself in this game.

Third quarter: Louisville 17, Miami 13

Louisville leads Miami after third quarter

Louisville takes a 17-13 lead over No. 2 Miami into the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. The Cardinals have the ball and just moved into the Hurricanes’ side of the field after a 15-yard carry from Isaac Brown, who is now up to 112 rushing yards on the night.

The Hurricanes have 15 minutes to keep their undefeated start to the season alive, while the Cardinals are a quarter away from picking up a significant signature win to their season.

Miami cuts deficit with field goal

Miami cuts its deficit against Louisville to 17-13 with a 41-yard field goal from Carter Davis. The Hurricanes had a third-and-2 at the Louisville 18-yard line but were called for a false start, their seventh penalty of the night.

It’s a big stop for the Louisville defense, especially getting called for a roughing the passer penalty on second and long, to hold Miami to just a field goal, but the Hurricanes are going to need more than a field goal to take a lead or win this game.

Louisville extends lead with field goal

Louisville pushes its lead back up to seven points after Cooper Ranvier hits the 48-yard field goal down the middle of the field. The Cardinals now lead No. 2 Miami 17-10 with 10:58 remaining in the third quarter.

The Cardinals caught a break on third-and-3 as video replay overturned Miller Moss’ throw intended for Nate Kurisky to an incomplete pass from an original call of an interception by the Hurricanes’ defense.

Miami punts

It’s not the start Miami needed to start the second half, as the Hurricanes go three and out on their first drive of the third quarter. The Hurricanes were backed up before Carson Beck and Co. trotted out to the field as Miami was called for a hold on the kickoff return. Miami now has six penalties on the night.

The Hurricanes’ defense will need to come up with another stop to keep this game at a four-point deficit.

First half: Louisville 14, Miami 10

Louisville leads Miami at halftime

Miami gets the stop on defense to force the punt, but the Hurricanes take the knee for the final play of the first half. Louisville is up 14-10 at halftime against No. 2 Miami thanks to its defense coming up with two takeaways against Carson Beck.

The Hurricanes entered the night trailing just a combined 9:12 of game time in their first five games. But tonight, they have failed the Cardinals for a total of 23:55 after Louisville jumped out to a hot 14-0 lead.

Miami starts the second half with the ball.

Miami cuts deficit with field goal

Miami elects to take the points on fourth-and-goal after the two-minute warning. Carter Davis cuts Miami’s deficit to four points at 14-10 after successfully converting the 27-yard field goal attempt.

The big play of the drive came on second-and-10 from Miami’s own 30-yard line when Carson Beck found Malachi Toney on the right side and connected with the true freshman wide receiver for a 61-yard catch on the run. Toney now has 108 yards on four catches on the night, and leads all FBS freshman wide receivers with 483 receiving yards on the season.

Miami’s defense will now look for another stop before halftime.

Louisville picks off Carson Beck … Again

Carson Beck is picked off for the second consecutive drive, as his throw down the field that was intended for Keelan Marion falls short and into the hands of Jabari Mack. Back-to-back costly plays for the Hurricanes, who continue to set themselves back with self-inflicted mistakes and errors.

That’s now five interceptions for Beck on the season.

Keionte Scott sacks Miller Moss

Miami defensive back Keionte Scott picks up the blown protection from the Louisville offensive line and rushes the pocket and sacks Miller Moss for a loss of 11 yards. It’s the first big play of the night from the Hurricanes’ defense.

The Cardinals punt the ball back two plays later, setting up a big drive for Carson Beck and the Miami offense after Beck threw an interception on the previous drive. Miami trails 14-7 with 9:01 remaining in the first half.

Louisville picks off Carson Beck

Carson Beck attempts to go down the field to Malachi Tony but the throw is intercepted by Louisville linebacker Antonio Watts. It’s a costly throw and a poor decision by Beck, who gives the Cardinals back the ball with a 14-7 lead.

Louisville takes over at its own 32-yard line.

Louisville punts

Miller Moss throws three consecutive incomplete passes and Louisville sends the punt unit out onto the field. It’s a nice in-game adjustment by Miami’s defense on the drive as it dialed up the pressure more on Moss and was able to get to the quarterback to cause havoc and incompletions.

Miami gets the ball back on its own 7-yard line.

First quarter: Louisville 14, Miami 7

Louisville leads Miami after first quarter

Louisville leads No. 2 Miami 14-7 after the first quarter of action at Hard Rock Stadium. The Cardinals will begin the second quarter with a big decision of either going for it on fourth-and-1 on their own side of the field or punting the ball back to the Hurricanes after Miller Moss is unable to pick up the first on the quarterback sneak.

Miller Moss is 8 of 9 passing for 87 yards and a touchdown, while Carson Beck is 4 for 4 passing for 76 yards.

Mark Fletcher Jr. puts Miami on the board

Miami responds with a quick scoring drive of its own, as Mark Fletcher Jr. runs it in from the 2-yard line to put the Hurricanes on the board for the first time tonight. It’s the sixth rushing touchdown of the season for the Hurricanes’ top running back.

The scoring drive was set up by back-to-back throws from Carson Beck of at least 30 yards: a 30-yard catch up the right sideline to CJ Daniels and a 39-yard catch up the left side on the fade route to Malachi Toney.

The drive itself was five plays for 75 yards and took 2:50 off the game clock. Miami now trails Louisville 14-7.

Miller Moss throws 35-yard TD pass to extend lead

Louisville takes an early two-score lead against No. 2 Miami off a 35-yard touchdown pass up the middle of the field from Miller Moss to Chris Bell. It’s a nice start to the night for Moss and the Cardinals offense against a Miami defense that ranks first in the ACC in scoring. Miami’s defense entered the night giving up just 13.6 points per game to opponents.

The scoring drive was four plays for 46 yards and took just over two minutes of game time. Louisville leads Miami 14-0 with 5:09 remaining in the first quarter.

Miami punts

It’s a three-and-out for Miami on its first drive of the night. The Hurricanes were pushed up by a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty from offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa on second-and-6.

Louisville takes lead on touchdown

Louisville successfully executes the tush push on first-and-goal as Miller Moss runs it in from the 1-yard line to give the Cardinals an early 7-0 lead. It’s a statement opening drive for the Cardinals, as Moss’ touchdown marks the first touchdown given up in the first quarter by Miami’s defense this season.

The scoring play was set up by the Cardinals’ fake field goal attempt. The drive was 11 plays for 75 yards and took 6:05 off the game clock.

Louisville picks up first down on fake field goal

Halloween Trickery has come early in Miami! Louisville looks to have taken the field goal attempt after Miller Moss throws an incomplete pass on third-and-4 but Cardinals place kicker David Chapeau takes the snap and picks up the first down with a 3-yard carry.

First-and-goal coming up for Louisville.

Miami wins toss, Louisville offense up first

Miami wins the opening coin toss and defers the opening kickoff to the second half. That means it will be Miller Moss and Louisville’s offense trotting out onto the field first at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is shortly away in Miami Gardens!

Pregame

DJ Khaled in attendance for Miami vs Louisville

The celebrities are out in Miami Gardens on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium as DJ Khaled is also in attendance for the ACC showdown between Miami and Louisville. He is one of three known celebrities at the game thus far, with the others being Ray Lewis and Michael Irvin.

Ray Lewis in attendance for Miami vs Louisville

Former Miami linebacker Ray Lewis is in attendance for Miami’s ACC home opener on Friday against Louisville. He is currently on the sidelines during pregame warmups on the field and is set to appear on ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ with Michael Irvin before the game.

Miami Hurricanes football running back depth chart

Mark Fletcher Jr. is RB1 for Miami’s offense and leads the Hurricanes’ running back room with 428 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on 78 carries.

Here’s a list of Miami’s running backs from their official roster:

• Mark Fletcher Jr.
• CharMar Brown
• Girard Pringle Jr.
• Chris Wheatley-Humphrey
• Jordan Lyle
• Luke Hoaglund
• Terrell Walden II
• Jack Whitehouse

Who is starting at quarterback for Miami vs Louisville?

Carson Beck will once again start at quarterback for Miami on Friday against Louisville. The former Georgia quarterback has completed 102 of 139 passes this season for 1,213 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is 29-3 as a starting quarterback at the Division I FBS level, which is the best record among active players.

Who is starting at quarterback for Louisville vs Miami?

Miller Moss will make his sixth career start for Louisville on Friday against Miami. The former USC quarterback has completed 67% of his passes for 1,358 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions in five games with the Cardinals.

Click here to read more on why Moss transferred to Louisville this past offseason from USA TODAY Sports’ Craig Meyer.

Miami football walks into Hard Rock Stadium

Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes are on site for Friday’s game at Hard Rock Stadium and have begun their pregame walk into the stadium. A win on Friday vs. Louisville would make Miami bowl-eligible.

Miami football unveils uniforms vs Louisville

The Hurricanes unveil on their official X (formerly Twitter) account that they will rock their orange uniform tops with the white pants for Friday night’s game vs. Louisville.

What time does Miami vs Louisville start?

• Date: Friday, Oct. 17
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)

Miami and Louisville are set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 17 from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

What TV channel is Miami vs Louisville on today?

• TV: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)

Miami vs. Louisville will be broadcast nationally on ESPN in Week 8 of the college football season. Dave Pasch and Dusty Dvoracek will have the call from the booth at Hard Rock Stadium, with Taylor McGregor reporting from the sidelines.

Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers, and the ESPN app (with a TV login).

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Miami vs Louisville predictions

Alexis Cubit, Louisville Courier Journal: Miami 35, Louisville 28

‘Louisville had the tools and momentum to get the program’s first win at Miami two years ago. It doesn’t feel like that’s the case this year. Although the Cards’ defense has played well all season, an extra week won’t be enough to help their offense clean up the costly mistakes and heal all the injuries sustained within the running back room.’

Miami football schedule 2025

Here is Miami’s schedule and results:

• Sunday, Aug. 31: Miami 27, No. 6 Notre Dame 24
• Saturday, Sept. 6: Miami 45, Bethune-Cookman 3
• Saturday, Sept. 13: Miami 49, No. 18 South Florida 12
• Saturday, Sept. 20: Miami 26, Florida 7
• Saturday, Sept. 27: BYE
• Saturday, Oct. 4: Miami 28, No. 18 FSU 22
• Saturday, Oct. 11: BYE
• Friday, Oct. 17: vs. Louisville * | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN (Fubo)
• Saturday, Oct. 25: vs. Stanford * | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN (Fubo)
• Saturday, Nov. 1: at SMU *
• Saturday, Nov. 8: vs. Syracuse *
• Saturday, Nov. 15: vs. NC State *
• Saturday, Nov. 22: at Virginia Tech *
• Saturday, Nov. 29: at Pitt *

* Denotes ACC game

Louisville football schedule 2025

Here is Louisville’s schedule and results:

• Saturday, Aug. 30: Louisville 51, Eastern Kentucky 17
• Friday, Sept. 5: Louisville 28, James Madison 14
• Saturday, Sept. 13: BYE
• Saturday, Sept. 20: Louisville 40, Bowling Green 17
• Saturday, Sept. 27: Louisville 34, Pitt 27 *
• Saturday, Oct. 4: No. 24 Virginia 30, Louisville 27 (OT) *
• Saturday, Oct. 11: BYE
• Friday, Oct. 17: at No. 2 Miami * | 7 p.m. ET | ESPN (Fubo)
• Saturday, Oct. 25: vs. Boston College * | 7:30 p.m. ET | ACC Network (Fubo)
• Saturday, Nov. 1: at Virginia Tech *
• Saturday, Nov. 8: vs. Cal *
• Friday, Nov. 14: vs. Clemson * | 7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN (Fubo)
• Saturday, Nov. 22: at SMU *
• Saturday, Nov. 29: vs. Kentucky

* Denotes ACC game