Big time players make big time plays in big time games. The immortal words of Miami Hurricane alum Santana Mo s continually sets the stage for one of college footballs greatest rivalries: Florida State vs. Miami. Under the brightest of lights, the Canes and the Noles squared off in Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday night with absolutely no love lost. Two programs experiencing two strikingly different trajectories in the 2022 season lined up with a level of ferocity and disdain for one another that only comes from decades of history. On one side, the Miami Hurricanes were looking to stop a series of embarra sing lo ses and secure a statement win in head coach Mario Cristobals first year. On the other side, Florida State recovered from a three game skid in the week prior against Eric Fehr Women Jersey Georgia Tech and turned their focus to the heated rivals down south.These kinds of games typically have all of the storylines fueling a build up of pre sure and excitement that only hard hitting, smash mouth football can expunge. This, however, was not that game. The dramatic finish to 2021s FSU-UM matchup, affectionately referred to as 4th and 14, set in motion a chain of events that placed the next meeting between the two rivals on a pedestal of importance. For many, the result of 2022s matchup would signal the trajectory of each program into this new age of college football; a narrative that many Hurricane fans would like to forget after Saturday, because the anticipation and drama came to an abrupt end. Lets just cut to the chase here: this contest was over long before the clock hit zeroes. In a game this author has deemed The Rout at the Rock, Florida State made the big time plays on both sides of the ball and displayed, in front of a sell out audience, the capabilities of Mike Norvell and Co.s system in year 3.The Noles cruised to a 45-3 victory as the War Chant echoed throughout Hard Rock Stadium. With the win, Florida State moves to 6-3 on the season (4-3 in conference play), re-enters the AP Top 25, and cements a return to bowl season after a three year absence. Lets take a look at some of the explosive plays on a dominant night from the Seminoles. Then, well quickly move on to preparing for a formidable opponent, the Syracuse Orange.Florida State received the opening kickoff, and the offense wasted no time getting to work. Right out of the gate, the Seminoles took a page out of the Cobra Kai playbook: Strike Hard, Strike Fast. A sisted by two UM penalties, the Noles traveled 75 yards in a span of 3 plays. On the third play from scrimmage, quarterback Jordan Travis set up in the shotgun with two receivers spread out to each side. Wide receiver Aaron Dell Women Jersey Mycah Pittman motioned from left to right, forcing the defense to adjust their look. Travis faked the handoff to Pittman, dropped back, and fired the ball 56 yards downfield on an absolute rope hitting a wide open Ontaria Wilson in stride. Wilson, who was left one-on-one coverage as a result of the defensive shift, coasted on into the endzone and gave the Noles an early touchdown lead. Florida States opening drive immediately set the tone for how they intended to expose UMs Nicolas Meloche Women Jersey defense all game long. In just three plays, the Seminoles had taken the top off of the defense and stunned the hostile Miami crowd.The final score may not show it, but this was a close game in the early moments of the first quarter. Despite falling down 7-0, the Hurricanes were quick to respond with points of their own. UM quarterback Tyler Van Dyke strung together a few completions, and the Canes were able to cap the drive off with 3 points behind the 49 yard field goal of kicker Andres Borregales. By nights end, the field goal would prove to be Miamis only source of points, but at the time, UM had responded with a punch of its own.Everyone a sumed that Miami was not going to just roll over right away. Instead, the Florida State faithful were once again on edge hoping that the Seminole offense could find consistency throughout all four quarters. Coming off a career-high 11 rushing yards against Georgia Tech the week prior, running back Trey Benson immediately put those worries to rest. Benson took the handoff on the next play from scrimmage and broke out for a 42 yard gain down into Miami territory. UMs defense struggled against the FSU rushing attack yielding 229 rushing yards on an astounding 49 attempts by games end. The Canes struggled with the counter in specific, which the Noles ran on 32 of 70 offensive snaps. Of course, Trey Benson was the primary thorn in the opposing defenses side, but the Seminoles were able to succe sfully incorporate Lawrence Toafili into the mix as well. Of the 9 plays from scrimmage on FSUs second offensive drive, 7 of them were called runs. After an interception was called back by a pa s interference call against the Hurricanes, Florida State faced 1st Goal from the Miami 3 yard line. Jordan Travis ran for a gain of 2 yards on first down, and Benson received a handoff that went for a lo s of one on the following play. On 3rd goal from the 2 yard line, quarterback Jordan Travis lined up under center with D.J. Lundy, lined up at fullback, and Trey Benson, lined up at the halfback, in the backfield to his rear. Travis snapped the ball and faked the handoff to Benson. He rolled right and held the ball just long enough for Lundy to spring free from his defender before lofting it to the fullback, who waltzed into the end zone. Florida State Artemi Kniazev Jersey answered the call and extended their lead, 14-3. D.J. Lundy, who traditionally lines up on the defense at linebacker, has repeatedly featured at the fullback position for the Seminoles, specifically in red zone packages. Nine games into the season, Lundy has entered the ned zone a total of three times (2 rushing, 1 receiving). Offensive coordinator Alex Atkins acknowledged the frequent inclusion of fullback play, alluding to the scheme as Norvell s baby during Mondays pre s conference. In addition to his stellar fullback play, Lundy notched 4 total tackles against the Hurricanes on Saturday night (3 AST, 1 Solo).Scroll to ContinueThe lead remained 11 points for quite some time as Florida State and Miami went toe to toe for a good part of the end of the first quarter. All credit to the kid for making the effort to start for his team, but it was evident that Tyler Van Dyke was experiencing some pain. He led the Canes on a quick three and out immediately following FSUs Brandon Mashinter Kids Jersey second score, but the UM defense forced an interception as Jordan Travis attempted to connect with Ontaria Wilson deep and gave Van Dyke another opportunity to cut into the lead. Set up in the shotgun within his own end zone, Van Dyke rolled right on 2nd 7 and threw an incomplete pa s at the feet of Jacurri Brown. Immediately following the throw, Van Dyke reached for his shoulder, wincing in pain. The broadcast continuall