Live Blog: Louisville at No. 2 Miami Football; Final 24-21

Louisville 24, Miami 21

The Miami Hurricanes are back in business and thanks to a defense that was due a turnover. They get the ball back and now they are back thanks to Malachi Toney.

The Hurricanes offense looks back and the defense looks slow. There is so much wrong right now from the Canes that the only way to save this is Carson Beck to save the day and for the

Louisville 17, Miami 13

The Hurricanes are due a turnover, but Issac Brown is killing the Canes right now. This game is going to come down to whether Carson Beck can overcome his woes and lead this team into the future.

Fourth Quarter:

The offense is struggling. Outside of the one drive, this has been hard to watch. Beck has struggled to do anything and because the Canes haven't established the run they are struggling to do anything.

The offense has had two possessions and still, they can't find a way to get past the 50. It has been a horrible game from Beck, and the defense is getting gashed by Issac Brown. The defense is doing an outstanding job.

Third Quarter:

Halftime: Louisville 14, Miami 10

Cardinals are holding up the pass rush by a quick passing attack, and the speed is killing Miami, but there is still a positive on the defensive side of the ball.

Offensively, there is a question about what the Hurricanes want to be, and it needs to be answered in the second half.

Louisville 14, Miami 10

The Hurricanes find themselves in field goal range after another great defensive stop. Malachi Toney is a monster and has been playing great football. The only issue right now is they have five tik tak penalties that have cost the Canes.

There needs to be a tracker for Miami's penalties this season. They are up to three already. And to finish this drive off was a great throw, but a terrible read from Beck. He is starting to force it.

Hetherman's defense is starting to settle in. Now it's time for Miami's offense to do the same. Timely blitz from Scott gives the Canes another great chance. They have to slow down the Cardinals, and if they can, they can make things easier for themselves.

Second Quarter

The only issue now is that Carson Beck is forcing the ball, and he threw his fourth interception of the game. It hung in the air for too long.

The adversity for the Hurricanes' defense finally showed itself. It was even better was the defensive efforts from Jakobe Thomas and the entire defense that started to show its head.

"Ohio State would never be down 14-0 at home. Let's cut the No. 1 team act out." Couldn't agree more.

Louisville 14, Miami 7

BECK FINDS TONEY FOR THE 40 YARD GAIN pic.twitter.com/e5XuT71hWr
— Grant Speaks (@GrantSpeaks1) October 17, 2025

2:50 seconds is all it took for the Miami Hurricanes for a five, 75-yard scoring drive. Now, can the defense stop the speed of the Cardinals?

14 Louisville, Miami 0

Jeff Brohm is having a field day with the Hurricanes' defense right now. 5 minutes remaining in the first quarter, and the Canes are getting run off the field. Speed is killing them right now.

Along with not being able to finish games, the Hurricanes have struggled with penalties at the beginning of games. A terrible one from Francis Mauigoa causes a long 3rd down and forces the Canes to punt. A terrible opening drive from both sides of the ball.

Louisville 7, Miami 0

Louisville Scores

11 play 75 yard drive pic.twitter.com/LBrMmr0wNB
— Grant Speaks (@GrantSpeaks1) October 17, 2025

The Hurricanes get flushed all over the field in the first drive of the game. Holes everywhere, and the Cardinals push them around with ease. There is so much to be made from this first drive, but how will the Canes' defense respond after such a dominant first drive?

First Quarter:

Pregame:

No more boredom for the weekends in South Florida as No. 2 Miami (5-0, 1-0 ACC) is set to face off against the Louisville Cardinals (4-1, 1-1 ACC).

The Canes' defense will have a clear task against one of the most dynamic backfields in the country. Moreover, the Canes have a chance to put two players in the Heisman trophy hunt after a weekend of disappointing performances from teams around the country.

The Canes will look to continue their path as one of the best teams in the country offensively and defensively as they look to clean up mistakes that have held them back from the future.

How to Watch: Louisville at No. 2 Miami

Who: Miami Hurricanes and the Louisville Cardinals

When: Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.

TV: ESPN/ESPN2

Radio: FM 104.3 WQAM

Last Outing, Cardinals: The Cardinals suffered their first loss against the Virginia Cavaliers and look to return to form against the Canes with a stout rushing attack.

Last Outing, Miami Hurricanes: The Hurricanes defeated FSU on the road in a dominant game for three quarters. The thing the Hurricanes have to do now is try and focus on building consistency and playing a clean game against the Cards.

Last Meeting: The Hurricanes defeated the Cardinals on the road in a lightshow, 52-45, last season with Cam Ward throwing for 300-plus yards and four touchdowns while getting a boost on the ground from Damien Marteniz.

Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University and is the site lead for the Miami Hurricanes on SI. He can be reached at Twitter @Justice_News5.