Miami dominated the Clemson Tigers 41-13 in Death Valley. The offense put up a 419 total yards and punished the Tigers' defense from start to finish.

After the game, Pro Football Focus graded each Hurricane player that played in the game. Miami Hurricanes star-studded running back Mark Fletcher was the highest on offense with a 81.7 grade. Fletcher rushed for 77 yards across 16 carries and punched in two rushing touchdowns. Malachi Toney earned a 78.2 grade while playing in 62 snaps. Center Ryan Rodriguez boasted a 76.0 grade, which is the highest on the offensive line from the victory.

Defensive lineman Ahmad Moten headlines the defense with a 85.4 grade. Freshman defensive back JJ Dunnigan (84.1) and senior linebacker Chase Smith (77.5) had solid outings. Damon Wilson (76.7) was also really good for the front seven.

Check out all of the grades down below:

OFFENSE:

Mark Fletcher Jr., 81.7
Malachi Toney, 78.2
Ryan Rodriguez, 76.0
Cooper Barkate, 71.1
Elija Lofton, 69.4
Javian Mallory, 68.9
Daylyn Upshaw, 67.0
Ben Congdon, 65.9
Darian Mensah, 65.3
Girard Pringle Jr., 64.9
Seuseu Alofaituli, 64.1
Max Buchanan, 61.6
Jordan Lyle, 60.1
Cole McConathy II, 60.1
Vance Spafford, 60.0
Matthew McCoy, 57.2
Vandrevius Jacobs, 56.3
Jamal Meriweather, 52.2
Samson Okunlola, 49.6
Israel Briggs, 48.6
Gavin Mueller, 37.8

DEFENSE:

Ahmad Moten Sr., 85.4
JJ Dunnigan, 84.1
Chase Smith, 77.5
Damon Wilson II, 76.7
Bryce Fitzgerald, 72.0
Dylan Day, 70.0
Armondo Blount, 68.6
Omar Thornton, 66.4
Kamal Bonner, 66.2
Mohamed Toure, 66.2
Ethan O'Connor, 65.6
Ryan Mack, 65.1
Zechariah Poyser, 64.9
Cam Pruitt, 64.1
Justin Scott, 63.6
Herbert Scroggins III, 61.4
Keona Davis, 58.0
Booker Pickett Jr., 56.6
Marquise Lightfoot, 56.4
Kellen Wiley Jr., 56.3
Damari Brown, 53.6
Jarquez Carter, 52.0
DeAnthony Lafayette, 49.6

 

PFF pays people to score each game. I think they do it for all levels of NCAA and now NAIA. I'm sure they use AI to read video as a quality control

 

PFN > PFF

In general, objective, efficiency-based data that goes beyond a simple box score is going to be superior to analysis that is based on subjective criteria. This is especially true when there is a discrepancy between both models, like there was in grading Caleb William's performance during wk 1 of this NFL season.

‘That’s Pretty Ridiculous,’ ‘PFF Is a Joke’ — NFL Fans React to Controversial Grade on Caleb Williams’ Performance vs. Panthers

The Chicago Bears scored 59 points, piled up 552 yards, and watched Caleb Williams account for four touchdowns in their season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers. Somehow, one grading system still came away looking unimpressed.

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How did Thornton get graded so high.His only skill is running into people with force.He can;t cover or tackle.

PFF individual stats are retarded as they have no clue what responsibilities are and at best count objective indicators. Thorton is a really good roll player but doesn’t wrap in space. They likely overrate him for pressure and don’t reduce for whiffs