Facing a 24-3 deficit, the Hurricanes managed to cut the Seminole lead to two at 34-32, but a 20-yard touchdown run by Florida State's Antone Smith with 3:57 left to play dashed Miami's hopes.
One thing can be expected when Miami and Florida State lock horns this weekend at Dolphin Stadium: Neither team will have to be reminded that they are here to play some football.