Late in the third quarter, things looked desperate for Miami against rival Florida State. The Hurricanes were barely treading water, down 27-7 early in the third against a Seminole team that might accurately be judged as the worst FSU team in decades. But the Canes wouldn’t die, as the defense led the comeback in the second half, following a Seminoles’ punt return touchdown. After the offense would go three and out on the ensuing possession, the defense brought out the turnover chain with a huge forced fumble and recovery.
A fourth down touchdown pass to Lawrence Cager made the game a little closer, 27-14 as FSU got the ball back.