Florida State at Miami

Saturday, October 12, 1996

No. 3 Florida State beat No. 6 Miami 34–⁠16. It was their 40th meeting; after it, Miami led the series 23–⁠17.

Away3Florida State11–⁠1 in 1996
34
Home6Miami9–⁠3 in 1996
16

FinalHigh 84°F, low 76°F, 1.02 in. of rainAttendance 75,913

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Florida State 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Miami leads 38–⁠33 in 71 meetings, counting the 31 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Miami 43, Florida State 35
2025Miami 28, Florida State 22
2024Miami 36, Florida State 14
2023Florida State 27, Miami 20
2022Florida State 45, Miami 3
2021Florida State 31, Miami 28

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