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Mark Fletcher Jr. breaks Miami's all-time rushing touchdown record against Duke

Mark Fletcher Jr. has officially cemented himself in Miami football history.
ByPatrick Previty
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Oct 31, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (4) leaves the field after the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Oct 31, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (4) leaves the field after the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Mark Fletcher Jr. has officially cemented himself in Miami football history. The senior running back scored his 36th career rushing touchdown during Saturday's matchup against Duke, breaking a school record that had stood for 34 years and adding another milestone to an already impressive Hurricanes career.

Fletcher scored on a 4-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, giving No. 7 Miami a 10-3 lead over Duke at Hard Rock Stadium. The touchdown moved him past former Hurricanes running back Stephen McGuire, who held the program record with 35 rushing touchdowns from 1989 through 1992.

The Fort Lauderdale native entered Saturday tied with McGuire after scoring twice on the ground against North Carolina. He also caught a touchdown pass in that game, becoming Miami's career leader in total touchdowns. Fletcher now has 39 career touchdowns, including 36 rushing and three receiving.

Fletcher moves past some of Miami's greatest running backs

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Breaking the record puts Fletcher ahead of several legendary Hurricanes.

McGuire previously held the rushing touchdown record with 35, followed by Edgerrin James with 32 and Willis McGahee with 31. Fletcher passed McGahee and James earlier this season before tying McGuire against North Carolina.

Fletcher, who played at American Heritage in Plantation, has steadily climbed the program's record books since arriving in 2023.

Miami leads Duke 13-10 at halftime

Miami finds itself in another close game on Saturday against Duke. Darian Mensah has thrown for 179 yards in the opening half, while Fletcher has 23 rushing yards and his record-breaking touchdown on eight carries. Cooper Barkate leads Miami's receivers with four catches for 71 yards.

Duke running back Nate Sheppard provided the Blue Devils' biggest offensive play, breaking free for a 47-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 10. Miami kicker Jake Weinberg has connected on field goals from 39 and 26 yards.

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