Notable here is the collegiate debut of Emmitt Smith for the Gators, just before the 3 minute mark. Other than the first play, a big pass from Walsh to Irvin, plenty of defense and turnovers, and not much scoring. Miami bumps its lead from 8-2 to 11-2.

Pick six by current Hurricanes head coach Randy Shannon. And another snap over Feagles’ head for a safety. Miami extends its lead to 24-4. BTW, two Miami plays are missing only because TBS was too busy with a commercial. They are the 1st and 2nd down plays after the Florida punter failed to get the [...]

September 5, 1987 in the Orange Bowl, season opener for both teams. Miami was a 5.5 point favorite and won decisively, 31-4. Both Gator scores were punt snaps over Jeff Feagles’ head. This was the final meeting when the series was played annually from 1944-1987. The Gators dropped Miami months earlier to pursue a more [...]