It was easily a Canes fan's best day since that pesky Nevin Shapiro business started up.

Junior Stephen Morris threw for 436 yards -- the 5th-most in single game school history -- and senior running back Mike James scored 4 touchdowns Saturday to power the University of Miami (3-1) past ACC rival Georgia Tech (2-2) in a thrilling 42-36 overtime comeback in Atlanta.

Miami scooted out to a 19-0 lead in the first quarter after Morris threw a 65-yard touchdown to Phillip Dorsett on just the third play of the game. But the Yellow Jackets went on a 36-0 run in the second and third quarters before Miami managed to gather itself for a dramatic 23-point spree in response -- complete with a game-tying touchdown run from James with just 27 seconds left in regulation.

The Canes defense then managed to stop Georgia Tech inches from the end zone on fourth down in overtime, and James again found six points after a handoff from Morris. The wild finish saw head coach Al Golden chest-bump the Hurricanes mascot and players leap into the stands to celebrate the win with fans and family.

"Coach Golden is trying to instill in us finish, play smarter and tougher," said James, who added 24 receiving yards to 89 on the ground, according to Rivals. "It feels so good to have this. We gave it all we had, put our hearts on the line. I can't ask for more than that from my teammates."

Check out photos and highlights from the game:

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  • Jimmy Gaines

    Miami linebacker Jimmy Gaines (59) celebrates the Hurricanes' 42-36 overtime win over Georgia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Stephen Morris

    Miami quarterback Stephen Morris (17) celebrates the Hurricanes' 42-36 overtime win over Georgia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Miami defensive lineman Corey King (67) defensive lineman Anthony Chickillo (71) react after stopping Georgia Tech on fourth down in overtime in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. Miami won 42-36. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Mike James, Philip Dorsett, Eduardo Clements

    Miami running back Mike James (5) is mobbed by teammates Phillip Dorsett (4) and Eduardo Clements (23) after scoring the game-winning touchdown in overtime of an NCAA college football game against the Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Mike JAmes, Clive Walford

    Miami running back Mike James (5) celebrates with Clive Walford (46) after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. Miami won in overtime 42-36. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Miami v Georgia Tech

    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Mike James #5 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates after scoring on a one-yard touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during first half action in the game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

  • MIke James Jamal Golden

    Miami running back Mike James (5) breaks away from Georgia Tech defensive back Jamal Golden (4) on his way to a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Robert Godhigh

    Georgia Tech running back Robert Godhigh (25) has his helmet ripped off by Miami defensive back Deon Bush (2) after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. Bush was charged with a facemask penalty on the play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Al Golden

    Miami head coach Al Golden argues about a penalty with an official during the first half of an NCCA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Robert Godhigh, Kacy Rodgers

    Georgia Tech running back Robert Godhigh (25) is brought down by Miami defensive back Kacy Rodgers II (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Paul Johnson Dave Walkosky

    Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson, right, and special teams coach Dave Walkosky, center, yell at an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Miami in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Mike James

    Miami running back Mike James (5) dives in for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Tevin Washington

    Georgia Tech quarterback Tevin Washington (13) is stopped by Miami linebacker Jimmy Gaines (59) and linebacker Thurston Armbrister (34) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Miami v Georgia Tech

    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Robert Godhigh #25 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs downfield with the football for a 37-yard gain against the Miami Hurricanes during first half action in the game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

  • Miami v Georgia Tech

    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Tevin Washington #13 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs for a 12-yard touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during first half action in the game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

  • Miami v Georgia Tech

    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: Mike James #5 of the Miami Hurricanes dives over the goal line for a one-yard touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during first half action in the game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

  • Miami v Georgia Tech

    ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 22: James Gaines #59 of the Miami Hurricanes pulls the helmet off of Tevin Washington #13 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during first half action in the game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

  • Miami Hurricanes

    Miami players huddle as teammate Malcom Lewis is tended to by medical staff on the field in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

  • Malcom Lewis, Brandon Watts, Jamal Golden

    Miami wide receiver Malcolm Lewis (9) is tackled by Georgia Tech linebacker Brandon Watts (11) and defensive back Jamal Golden (4) after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. Lewis was injured on the play and had to be taken off the field on a cart. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)