The annual rivalry between the Florida State Seminoles and Miami Hurricanes has brought fans some of the most special moments in college football history. There’s bound to be fireworks any time these two teams meet.

We’ve seen it all, from pregame brawls to national championship dreams dashed. It’s the game that brought America wide right – three times – and then wide left. It’s a battle for Sunshine State supremacy. It’s Sebastian the Ibis vs. Chief Osceola. 

Below we take a look at some rivalry facts, memorable games, program comparisons and the all-time FSU vs. Miami head-to-head football history.

FSU vs. Miami Football History

Interesting Rivalry Facts

• Despite being in different conferences until 2004, the two teams have met on the field every year since 1969.
• The 2006 game, the last played in the Orange Bowl, is currently the most-watched college football game in ESPN history.
• The largest margin of victory for both teams in 47 points. Miami shut out FSU 47-0 in 1976, while FSU returned the favor in 1997.

Five Memorable Games

1. The Wide Right Game – November 16, 1991 – Doak Campbell Stadium (Tallahassee, FL) – In a matchup of No. 1 FSU and No. 2 Miami, the Hurricanes led 17-16 with time running out and the Seminoles driving. After making his first three field goals in the game, FSU kicker Gerry Thomas’ fourth attempt with less than a minute left sailed wild right, and the Hurricanes held on for the win. Miami would go on to split the national championship with Washington.

2. Wide Right Again – October 3, 1992 – Orange Bowl (Miami, FL) – Miami was ranked No. 2 in the nation and carrying a 58-game home winning streak heading into the matchup against the No. 3 Seminoles. Trailing 19-16 and the clock ticking down, FSU placekicker Dan Mowrey attempted a 39-yard field goal on the last play of the game. Just like the year before, the kick sailed wide right, and the Hurricanes pulled out another victory.

3. Wide Right For The Third Time – October 7, 2000 – Orange Bowl (Miami, FL) – With Miami leading 27-24 in the fourth quarter, eventual Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke led the Seminoles down the field for a field goal attempt, and yes, it happened again. Kicker Matt Munyon was the goat for the Seminoles this time, missing the field goal to the right.

4. Different Side, Same Result – October 12, 2002 – Orange Bowl (Miami, FL) – Defending champion Miami mounted a comeback against the over-manned Seminoles, taking the lead 28-27 with a couple minutes remaining. Just like before, the Seminoles drove down the field and gave their kicker, Xavier Beitia, a chance to win the game. He kicked it wide left.

5. Bobbled Snap – September 5, 2005 – Doak Campbell Stadium (Tallahassee, FL) – For once, FSU benefited from a kicking team’s mistake. Miami entered the game ranked No. 9, while the Seminoles were slightly behind them at No. 14. In a defensive battle, the Seminoles led 10-7 when Miami set up for a game-tying field goal with over two minutes left. The ball never got kicked, as the snap was bobbled by holder Brian Monroe. The Seminoles would run out the clock, ending their six-game losing streak to the Hurricanes.

Program Comparisons

National Championships

Miami has brought back five national championships to South Florida, including four in nine years from 1983-1991. The Seminoles have won three, the last being in 2013.

Total: Miami 5, FSU 3

Conference Titles

FSU has won 18 conference titles, including nine straight ACC championships from 1992-2000. Miami won nine Big East titles, but have yet to break though in the ACC. 

Total: FSU 18, Miami 9

Heisman Winners

Three Seminoles – Charlie Ward, Chris Weinke and Jameis Winston – have brought the Heisman back to Tallahassee. Two Hurricanes have won the prize, but not since Gino Torretta in 1992.

Total: FSU 3, Miami 2

FSU vs. Miami Game Results

Miami leads series 31-28.

Below are the game results for every FSU vs. Miami matchup.

Date	Location	Winner	Score
1951	Miami, FL	Miami	35–13
1953	Miami, FL	Miami	27–0
1955	Miami, FL	Miami	34–0
1956	Miami, FL	Miami	20–7
1957	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	40–13
1958	Miami, FL	Florida State	17–6
1959	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	7–6
1960	Miami, FL	Miami	25–7
1962	Miami, FL	Miami	7–6
1963	Miami, FL	Florida State	24–0
1964	Miami, FL	Florida State	14–0
1966	Miami, FL	Florida State	23–20
1969	Miami, FL	Florida State	16–14
1970	Miami, FL	Florida State	27–3
1971	Miami, FL	Florida State	20–17
1972	Miami, FL	Florida State	37–14
1973	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	14–10
1974	Miami, FL	Florida State	34–8
1975	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	24–22
1976	Miami, FL	Miami	47–0
1977	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	23–17
1978	Miami, FL	Florida State	31–21
1979	Tallahassee, FL	Florida State	40–23
1980	Miami, FL	Miami	10–9
1981	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	27–19
1982	Miami, FL	Florida State	24–7
1983	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	17–16
1984	Miami, FL	Florida State	38–3
1985	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	35–27
1986	Miami, FL	Miami	41–23
1987	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	26–25
1988	Miami, FL	Miami	31–0
1989	Tallahassee, FL	Florida State	24–10
1990	Miami, FL	Miami	31–22
1991	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	17–16
1992	Miami, FL	Miami	19–16
1993	Tallahassee, FL	Florida State	28–10
1994	Miami, FL	Miami	34–20
1995	Tallahassee, FL	Florida State	41–17
1996	Miami, FL	Florida State	34–16
1997	Tallahassee, FL	Florida State	47–0
1998	Miami, FL	Florida State	26–14
1999	Tallahassee, FL	Florida State	31–21
2000	Miami, FL	Miami	27–24
2001	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	49–27
2002	Miami, FL	Miami	28–27
2003	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	22–14
2004	Miami Gardens, FL	Miami	16–14
2004	Miami, FL	Miami	16–10
2005	Tallahassee, FL	Florida State	10–7
2006	Miami, FL	Florida State	13–10
2007	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	37–29
2008	Miami Gardens, FL	Florida State	41–39
2009	Tallahassee, FL	Miami	38–34
2010	Miami Gardens, FL	Florida State	45–17
2011	Tallahassee, FL	Florida State	23–19
2012	Miami Gardens, FL	Florida State	33–20
2013	Tallahassee, FL	Florida State	41–14
2014	Miami Gardens, FL	Florida State	30–26

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