Miami wide receiver Joshua Moore was named by Pro Football Focus to its week three national team and left guard Samson Okunlola, edge rusher Rueben Bain and safety Jakobe Thomas were named All-ACC after the Hurricanes' 49-12 win over South Florida on Saturday.
Moore was the highest-graded freshman wide receiver by PFF after he had three receptions for 69 yards and his first two career touchdowns on three targets. Moore has six receptions for 76 yards and the two TDs in his true freshman season.
Bain had the second-highest PFF grade on Miami in week three and highest-graded defensive player at 87.4. Bain tied for the Miami team lead with fellow edge rusher Akheem Mesidor with six tackles, had one of Miami's four tackles for loss and added a pass breakup.
Okunlola was the highest-graded Miami OL versus South Florida at 75.9. Okunlola is sixth nationally and second in the ACC with a 90.4 pass-blocking grade. As a team, Miami is second nationally, allowing 2.33 tackles for loss per game and tied for 42nd, permitting 1.33 sacks per game.
Highest Graded True Freshman WR from Week 3:
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 15, 2025
🙌 Joshua Moore, Miami: 92.7@CanesFootball pic.twitter.com/1vOMT6m7dv
Okunlola was named to the PFF ACC Team of the Week for the second consecutive time. Right tackle Francis Mauigoa and Okunlola were named to the PFF Week Two All-ACC Team. Okunlola is having a breakout season after struggling with injuries during his first two collegiate seasons with Miami.
Thomas was seventh on Miami and first among the defensive backs with a 79.0 overall grade versus South Florida. Thomas had four tackles and a forced fumble versus South Florida. South Florida threw for 292 yards, one TD and one interception. Most of those yards came with the outcome decided.
Miami had offensive and defensive grades over 80 for their performances versus South Florida per Max Chadwick of PFF. Miami only had offensive and defensive grades above 80 against Ball State and Florida A&M during the 2025 season. The Hurricanes had a 90.5 PFF offensive grade and 80.4 defensive grade versus South Florida.