Student of the Game: FSU vs. Miami Hurricanes

Student of the Game FSU vs. Miami Hurricanes. Miami was involved in a train wreck at Hard Rock Stadium. Mario Cristobal and company suffered its worst defeat of the season 45-3 to its rival Florida State. This was the third game this season where the Hurricanes didn’t score an offensive touchdown.

The defense has been plagued by routine blown coverages and missed assignments. It didn’t take long for the Seminoles to hit pay dirt. A simple motion away from the boundary left apparent confusion and the cornerback got burned. There was no step for step on the play it was simply a cloud of dust.

A key to the game was limiting the big play. Whoever was ultimately responsible for the coverage still didn’t erase the quick score. It happened. The Miami Hurricanes will need improved communication back there if it looks to achieve bowl eligibility. That might be a longshot at this point.

The motion by FSU confused the boundary defenders. Whether or not who was responsible, a big play happened on a down and distance where big plays typically happen. #SOTG #CANES #OBB

You have a base call and the motion gives you a "new call" one in which required a rotation. #not pic.twitter.com/5pQercX87w

— Roman #OBB (@Romancane) November 7, 2022

Mike Norvell and the Seminoles had a good game plan ready for the Hurricanes. They set up traps, played some tendencies, and kept the Hurricanes off schedule most of the night. The injury to TVD was devastating and the Hurricanes backup signal callers found tough sledding much of the night.

On Jake Garcia’s interception, the Noles had apparent cushion over the WR1. When Garcia saw the cushion he reacted except this time a Seminole defender was awaiting in the midst. Van Dyke earlier in the game saw something similar in terms of a DB2 jumping over to WR1.

Me personally when FSU runs absolutely the PERFECT coverage on you, (traps and all) you have to take inventory of it. Later on Jake Garcia is going to fall victim to a similar trap. #sotg @OBBLegend

It looks like two safeties and zone coverage, post snap I promise it's not. pic.twitter.com/c83H8gHEvn

— Roman #OBB (@Romancane) November 7, 2022

I won’t lie. This film review was rougher than actually watching the game live. You could see a huge talent differential on the offensive side of the ball for the Seminoles. And defensively when the rival wanted to take you out, they simply could go in man coverage and do it effectively.

The Miami Hurricanes are 4-5 and looking for answers but none seem to be on the horizon. Will Cristobal rally the troops or do we have to wait for next year’s Calvary to come along? Student of the Game is where you bring popcorn to enjoy and a pencil to take notes. Just some friendly advice however, you might need some aspirin this week too.

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Page Horton November 7, 2022 at 4:38 pmLog in to Reply

Once again great review, but very depressing to watch.

About the Author: Roman Marciante

Born and raised in South Florida. Local Boy. Husband. Tali and Franco’s dad. “Hey grandpa, is there a local college team we can watch?” “Do they throw the ball?” They don’t run the option do they?” Thus the love affair was born. Proud supporter of St Thomas Aquinas Raider nation and alum. One day got in a studio with two other buddy’s and started a conversation about a local team and the rest was history. A former pro athlete who secretly had a CIA job and some people call “Chief.” Yells “Bang” a lot. “It is not wrong, it is just different.” Managing Editor for the OBB Legend, host of X’s and Ro and Student of the Game connoisseur. I still remember the day I beat Mike Tyson in a fight. 007-373-5963. Thanks for all your help Mac. I couldn’t have done it without you.