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No. 9 Miami Blows Past Stanford 42-7 Behind Fletcher’s Three Touchdowns

Ball security from Carson Beck, paired with takeaways on defense, turned a halftime deadlock into a rout.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer - Freshman Wide Reciever Malachi Toney leaps over a Stanford Defender on October 26, 2025.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 17: Carson Beck #11 of the Miami Hurricanes looks to pass against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Stanford head coach Frank Reich, center right, celebrates with safety Scotty Edwards  after the team’s home victory over Florida State last Saturday. 
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Overview

  • Miami outscored Stanford 35-0 after halftime to finish a 42-7 win in their first-ever meeting at Hard Rock Stadium.
  • Mark Fletcher Jr. powered the turnaround with 106 rushing yards and a career-best three touchdowns.
  • Quarterback Carson Beck rebounded from last week’s four interceptions by going 21-of-28 for 189 yards and a score with no turnovers.
  • Miami’s defense seized control with interceptions by Wesley Bissainthe and Xavier Lucas, stifling Stanford after its opening touchdown drive.
  • Freshman Malachi Toney posted 138 all-purpose yards with two long punt returns as Miami moved to 6-1 (2-1 ACC) and Stanford dropped to 3-5 (2-3) and 0-4 on the road; next up are SMU for Miami and Pittsburgh for Stanford on Nov. 1.