Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida Gators: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Miami Hurricanes defeated Florida Gators 41–17 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Miami Hurricanes 41, Florida Gators 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Miami Hurricanes	6	15	12	3	41
Florida Gators	3	6	0	6	17

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Cam Ward (Miami) — 382.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +14.78 EPA
• Xavier Restrepo (Miami) — 0.0 yds · -0.73 EPA/play -0.73 EPA
• DJ Lagway (Florida) — 31.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -2.27 EPA

Rushing

• Damien Martinez (Miami) — 65.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 106.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
• Mark Fletcher Jr. (Miami) — 23.0 yds · 2 TD +0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Xavier Restrepo (Miami) — 7 rec · 112.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Eugene Wilson III (Florida) — 7 rec · 50.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Samuel Brown (Miami) — 3 rec · 19.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cam Ward	Miami	36	72.2%	382	3	+0.41	+14.78
Xavier Restrepo	Miami	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.73	-0.73
DJ Lagway	Florida	6	50.0%	31	0	-0.38	-2.27
Graham Mertz	Florida	23	47.8%	140	0	-0.71	-16.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Miami	Florida
Plays	69	54
EPA / play	+0.199	-0.265
Total EPA	+13.73	-14.29
Success rate	47.8%	40.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.380	-0.639
Rush EPA / play	-0.010	+0.170
Yards	529	328

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida	4	13	-2.34	Punt
Q1	Miami	11	74	+5.11	Pass TD
Q1	Florida	5	34	-0.65	Punt
Q1	Miami	4	12	-3.48	Interception
Q1	Florida	5	10	-2.64	Field goal
Q1	Miami	8	70	+1.10	Field goal
Q2	Florida	5	18	-4.49	Ended
Q2	Miami	4	43	+3.53	Rush TD
Q2	Florida	3	7	-1.48	Punt
Q2	Miami	3	9	-0.90	Punt
Q2	Florida	1	71	+6.41	Rush TD
Q2	Miami	8	75	+5.97	Pass TD
Q2	Florida	1	-8	-0.61	Ended
Q3	Miami	6	75	+5.27	Rush TD
Q3	Florida	4	7	-2.82	Punt
Q3	Miami	9	86	+5.67	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass intercepted (-7.77 EPA)
2. Q2 · Florida Gators · Montrell Johnson Jr. rushes 71 yards for a touchdown (+6.41 EPA)
3. Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass to Xavier Restrepo for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.75 EPA)
4. Q3 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Elijhah Badger for 12 yards (4th & 8) (+4.68 EPA)
5. Q1 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass intercepted (-3.81 EPA)
6. Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass to Xavier Restrepo for 40 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.58 EPA)
7. Q4 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway rushes for 16 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.52 EPA)
8. Q4 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway pass intercepted (-3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Miami Hurricanes controlled the final (41–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Cam Ward (Miami) — 382.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Miami at 0.199 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Gators?

Miami Hurricanes 41, Florida Gators 17 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Gators?

Miami Hurricanes won with a final score of 41–17.

Where can I find the Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Gators box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628322.

Who led Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Gators in passing?

Cam Ward (Miami) led passers with 382.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Miami Hurricanes at Florida Gators in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.