Pictures: Miami beats Florida at home in season opener 41-17.

Miami Hurricanes players take the field before their college football game against Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) warms up before their college football game against Miami Hurricanes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal talks with his players before their college football game against Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators linebacker Grayson Howard (10) takes down Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Jacolby George (3) during the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) runs the ball up field during the college football game against Miami Hurricanes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) breaks away and scores on a long run during the college football game against Miami Hurricanes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) breaks away and scores on a long run during the college football game against Miami Hurricanes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Miami Hurricanes running back Damien Martinez (6) catches a pass for a touchdown on Florida Gators linebacker Grayson Howard (10) during the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) has his pass blocked by Miami Hurricanes linebacker Chase Smith (41) during the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) sets up to pass the ball during the second half of the college football game against Miami Hurricanes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) has his pass blocked by Miami Hurricanes linebacker Chase Smith (41) during the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (7) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the college football game against Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators backup quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws a pass upon entering the game during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier coaches his players during the second half of their game against Miami Hurricanes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier coaches his players during the second half of their game against Miami Hurricanes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) runs the ball up field during the second half of the college football game against Miami Hurricanes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier checks on his quarterback Graham Mertz (15) after he was injured in the second half of the college football game against Miami Hurricanes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Miami Hurricane fans celebrate another touchdown during the second half of the college football game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Aug. 31, 2024. Miami walked away with the win 41-17. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier watches his team play Miami Hurricanes during the second half of the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier coaches his players during the second half of their game against Miami Hurricanes at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Miami Hurricanes defensive back Dylan Day (23) takes the field during the second half of the college football game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Isaiah Horton (2) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the college football game against Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)