3. Running game shows up, leads the charge on offense
Isaac Brown, welcome to the 2025 season. What a performance. The run game clicked to such a high level in this game, which opened up so many opportunities for the pass game. Brown finished the game with 15 rushing attempts and 113 rushing yards, which rounded out his best performance of the season. Brown was an incredible, consistent weapon for Brohm and the Cardinal offense all night.
Let’s also give a massive salute to the big guys up front on the offensive line. Easily their best performance of the year against arguably one of the best defensive lines in the country. They answered the bell after facing considerable criticism for most of the season regarding their performance. The line opened up many holes for Brown to take advantage of all night. Miami’s defense had no answer for Brown and the run game.