Nov 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal talks to offensive lineman Anez Cooper (73) and offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) during the second half against the SMU Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Miami Offensive Lineman Earns ACC Honors

Originally posted on Miami Hurricanes on SI
By Justice Sandle | Last updated Nov 10, 2025 3:48 PM ET

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami junior right tackle Francis Mauigoa has been named the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week, the league announced Monday afternoon.

Mauigoa anchored a Hurricanes front that powered the Hurricanes to a 38-10 conference win over Syracuse on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium. The 6-foot-6, 335-pound lineman also had one of the game’s signature moments, taking a designed backward pass behind the line of scrimmage and finishing a 3-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Behind consistent protection and control at the line of scrimmage, Miami quarterback Carson Beck went 18-of-24 for 247 yards with a touchdown reception and a touchdown pass.

Miami’s offense totaled 385 yards on 6.8 yards per play, converting 4-for-4 red-zone opportunities and controlling the line of scrimmage throughout the night, with Mauigoa as the leader.

Courtesy of Miami Athletics

Mario Cristobal Delivered on This Recruiting Promise to Francis Mauigoa

"I promised him, you know, during recruiting [with a big man touchdown], so I'm done with my promise with him, and I can move on," Cristobal joked.

However, for Mauigoa, he had been waiting on that call for three years.

"It's a play that we've been practicing for more than three years now," Mauigoa said after the game. Finally, we got the opportunity to run it. Um, before the play, you know, we had another formation in. I was like, What are we doing? Just give me the ball. Finally, somebody called a timeout. You know, we got out there, me and Coop yelling at coach, "Coach, let's run it. Let's run it. Come on." So, it was fun."

How to Watch: NC State Wolfpack at No. 16 Miami

Who: Miami Hurricanes and NC State Wolfpack

Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.

TV: ESPN (3:30 p.m. Eastern)

Radio: FM 104.3 WQAM

Last Outing, Wolfpack: The Wolfpack are coming off their final bye week of the season after nearly putting 50 points on the then ACC favorite Georgia Tech. Bailey threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns, while the rushing attack of Jayden Scott gave the Yellow Jackets nearly 200 yards on the ground.

Last Outing, Miami Hurricanes: The Hurricanes got revenge over Fran Brown and the Syracuse Orange, defeating them 38-10 and getting one step closer to the College Football Playoff.

Last Meeting: The last time these two teams faced off was in 2023. The Wolfpack defeated the Canes for the first time in their last five meetings, 20-6.