Miami’s CJ Daniels Delivers One-Handed TD Grab in Rain-Soaked Thriller

Miami, FL - On August 31, 2025, receiver CJ Daniels electrified Hard Rock Stadium with a jaw-dropping, one-handed touchdown catch that swung momentum firmly in Miami’s favor against Notre Dame.

With 12 seconds remaining in the first half and the Canes facing a likely field goal attempt, quarterback Carson Beck lofted a pass toward the back of the end zone. Daniels leapt between two Irish defenders and plucked the ball out of the air with one hand, securing the 20-yard touchdown as he crashed to the turf in the pouring rain. After a replay review, the score was upheld, giving Miami a 14-7 lead at halftime.

The touchdown marked Daniels’s first score since the 2023 season at Liberty and his first as a Hurricane following his transfer from LSU. The remarkable grab not only padded Miami’s lead but also set the tone for the second half, energizing the home crowd and highlighting Daniels’s emergence as a key playmaker for his new team.

Miami will take the ball to start the second half with newfound momentum, aiming to secure a season-opening victory over a storied rival.