Miami came into its game against USF as the higher-ranked team, but all the talk throughout the week centered on the Bulls, thanks to their two upset wins. The No. 5 Hurricanes heard the talk and delivered their own message in a 49-12 victory Saturday night.

Carson Beck threw three touchdown passes, Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns and No. 5 Miami remained unbeaten with a 49-12 win over No. 18 South Florida.

On a waterlogged South Florida evening, Carson Beck’s pocket remained cleaner than a convent foyer. On several dropbacks, Miami’s most coveted portal acquisition seemingly had time to sing his newest school’s alma mater before throwing.

The #5 ranked Miami Hurricanes handled #18 USF today/tonight at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, 49-12. Whoa. That was a beatdown, and the Canes probably left a score or two out there. With a second win over a ranked team, Miami should be in the top three tomorrow, but we’ll see.

South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown's impressive streak without an interception has ended. Miami quarterback Carson Beck's run without a pick is also over.

Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry break down Miami’s convincing win against Cinderella story South Florida as well as Bryce Underwood’s performance for Michigan in a dominant win vs. Central Michigan.

It did not take long for No.5 Miami to make a statement Saturday. No. 18 USF, ranked in the Associated Press poll for the first time in nearly seven years, won the toss and deferred. The Hurricanes took possession and shortly after took control of the game.

In Coral Gables, Florida, Lubbock, Texas and West Lafayette, Indiana, games are being pushed back due to lightning in the area. This comes after there were multiple delays, including in Troy-Clemson and Austin Peay-Georgia in Week 2.