Miami's Top Performers in the Cotton Bowl Victory

Miami Hurricanes secured a 24-14 victory over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, showcasing their dominance, especially in the second quarter.

Key Highlights

Defensive Impact: Scored a touchdown on a 72-yard interception return.
Offensive Efficiency:
Converted 7 out of 14 third downs.
Scored 14 points in three red-zone trips.
Controlled the clock, holding the ball for 33 minutes and 20 seconds.
Defensive Standout:
7 tackles for loss and 5 sacks.
Limited Ohio State to just 45 rushing yards.
Offensive Performance:
Ran for 153 yards.
Committed no penalties.

Standout Players

Mark Fletcher:
Rushed for 90 yards.
Caught two passes for 25 yards and a touchdown.
Forced five missed tackles.
Anez Cooper (Offensive Lineman):
Allowed no pressures or sacks.
CJ Daniels (Wide Receiver):
Caught five passes for 49 yards.
Four receptions resulted in first downs.
Marquise Lightfoot (Defensive End):
Generated three pressures in limited snaps.
Jakope Thomas (Defensive Back):
Tied for the team lead with four tackles.
Intercepted a pass to seal the game.
Carson Beck (Quarterback):
Completed 19 of 26 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown.
Ran for 23 yards.
Akheem Mesidor (Defensive End):
Had five tackles, two tackles for loss, and two sacks.
Samson Okunlola (Offensive Lineman):
Earned high grades in both pass and run blocking.
Keionte Scott (Defensive Back):
Finished with four tackles and an interception returned for a touchdown (play of the game).
Francis Mauigoa (Offensive Lineman):
Allowed only one pressure and no sacks.
Reuben Bain (Defensive End):
Had three tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and one sack.
Recorded six quarterback pressures.

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