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2003 Miami Hurricanes Football Game Archives

Coral Gables, FL (AP) - The Miami Hurricanes began the 2003 football season with victories over #22 ranked Texas A&M and Army.

Texas A&M Game Summary

Hurricanes tailback Frank Gore rushed for 245 yards in the season opener against the #22 ranked Aggies of Texas A&M as the Canes win in a blow-out 51-21.

The Aggies defense was no match for the ground game of Miami as Gore piled up the yards. Gore had rushed for 180 yards by the end of the first half, and by the end of the third quarter Gore had racked up 245 yards and four rushing touchdowns. Coker having the game well in hand had placed all of the back-ups into the game for the entire fourth quarter. Coming in for starting tailback Frank Gore was Jarrett Payton who was able to rush for 54 yards on his own in the one quarter of action that he saw.

Army Game Summary

Coming off of an impressive seaon opener, Miami welcomed the Army Cadets into the Orange Bowl. Miami rolled again adding another 50+ points onto the scoreboard. The Canes crush the Cadets 56-3 holding Army to just a field goal scored in the first quarter.

What looked to be like another 240 yard rushing day on paper for Miami starting tailback Frank Gore was anything but easy. A well prepared Army was able to hold Gore for only 64 yards on the day. As the Cadets worked on stopping the ground attack, Canes quarterback Brock Berlin went to the air. Berlin threw for 400 yards through and had a career day seven touchdown passes.

Miami Waltzes Through #16 Notre Dame 34-17

Coral Gables, FL (AP) - Notre Dames luck ran out this past weekend in the Orange Bowl as the Hurricanes blew past the Irish 34-17.

Miami dominated the Irish from the opening kick-off as the offense continued to click gathering over 500 total yards on the #16 ranked Irish defense. Miami's starting quarterback, Brock Berlin lit up the skys of the Orange Bowl for a season high, 12 of 26 for 314 yards and two touchdowns. Berlins favorite target Saturday was Jason Geathers who hauled in three catches for 138 total receiving yards.

Notre Dame's defense did keep Heisman hopeful Frank Gore under the 100 yard mark. Gore carried the ball 22 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Jarrett Payton saw limited action rushing for 36 yards on just five carries.

The Hurricane defense contines to lead the nation in total defense holding the Irish offense to only 285 total yards. Miami will go on the road for the first time this season to face Boston College for the Hurricanes first conference game of the year.

Miami - Notre Dame Game Stats and Summary

Miami Fla-FG Gent 54 yards
Miami Fla-Gore 1 yard run (Gent kick)
Notre Dame-WR #80 8 yard pass from QB #7 (K #13 kick)
Miami Fla-Geathers 88 yard pass from Berlin (Gent kick)
Notre Dame-WR #80 50 yard pass from QB #7 (K #13 kick)
Miami Fla-Gore 3 yard run (Gent kick)
Miami Fla-FG Gent 31 yards
Miami Fla-Gore 45 yard pass from Berlin (Gent kick)
Notre Dame-FG K #13 41 yards

                       Notre Dame   Miami Fla
First downs                  14          15
Rushed-yards              18-33      29-110
Passing yards                22         314
Sacked-yards lost            N/A        N/A
Return yards                 N/A        N/A
Passes                  19-37-2     12-26-2
Punts                        N/A        N/A
Fumbles-lost                 N/A        N/A
Penalties-yards              N/A        N/A
Time of possession         15:06      20:54