Miami's postgame message after a 42-7 win over Stanford was equal parts relief and resolve: survive a sluggish start, lean into the defense and run game, and play to the standard of Miami football.
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Head coach Mario Cristobal called himself "proud" of a team that "stuck with it after starting on the offensive side a little bit sluggishly," crediting a late first-half touchdown for flipping momentum before Miami "started clicking and playing more like Miami Hurricane football."
Cristobal's larger theme was about standards after a frustrating loss the previous week. "The standard is nothing but your absolute best in absolutely everything we do," he said, adding that trust and staying "on schedule" were non-negotiables in avoiding a second straight stumble.