Miami (FL) football overcame an emotionally-driven Florida State team at Hard Rock Stadium Saturday. But the Hurricanes' 43-35 double overtime victory came via a controversial call involving Duce Robinson.

FSU quarterback Ashton Daniels tossed one last desperation heave to the end zone. The Seminoles wide receiver Robinson managed to place his hands on the football momentarily inside the end zone. However, Hurricanes defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald muscles the football with Robinson. And the possession went Miami's way.

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That play call under went an officials review, where viewers overheard why the interception was called.

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So Miami and coach Mario Cristobal escape from the clutches of the upset attempt by FSU. Plus quarterback Darian Mensah receives his first victory taste of this historic rivalry.

But nationally-ranked Miami engaged in a thrilling back-and-forth with the ‘Noles. Daniels squeezed in an epic 75-yard touchdown lob to Robinson that tied the game up at 28-28. And that shocking touchdown eventually helped force overtime inside Hard Rock Stadium.

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FSU struck first with Daniels once again finding his big target Robinson, this time for a shorter 20-yard touchdown catch. Miami turned to the running game to get back into the game, with Javian Mallory busting through for a 25-yard scamper to tie things up.

Then wide receiver Malachi Toney snatched the soul from the Seminoles. The sophomore first drew a one-on-one in the left corner of the end zone to place the ‘Canes ahead. Then Toney proved he can do more with his famed hands: Tossing the two-point conversion score to Cooper Barkate to place Miami up 43-35.

Miami likely will move up from its No. 3 ranking, especially with No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Notre Dame going down Saturday.