Total Yards
Game Center
Miami at Florida Atlantic
Sep 12, 2015 • Completed
Away
Miami
ACC

Final Score
44 - 20

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Miami pulls away from Florida Atlantic 44-20
Miami defeated Florida Atlantic 44-20 in Week 2 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 526-389 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 44-20. Brad Kaaya pass complete to Joseph Yearby for 34 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Miami the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 526 total yards, 226 rushing yards, and 300 passing yards. Florida Atlantic finished with 389 total yards, including 223 on the ground and 166 through the air.
Miami converted 3-13 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-5, Miami led 20-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Badgley 48 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brad Kaaya pass complete to Joseph Yearby for 34 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 14-3 over Florida Atlantic).
Rushing Touchdown
Mark Walton run for 4 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 7-0 over Florida Atlantic).
Passing Touchdown
Jason Driskel pass complete to Nate Terry for 4 yds for a TD, (Greg Joseph KICK) (Florida Atlantic led 10-14 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Greg Joseph 23 yd FG GOOD (Florida Atlantic led 3-7 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
Jay Warren run for 9 yds for a TD, (Greg Joseph KICK) (Florida Atlantic led 17-17 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Michael Badgley 21 yd FG GOOD (Miami led 20-17 over Florida Atlantic).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-20
Miami defeated Florida Atlantic.
Total yards
526-389
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
226
Miami averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
300
Miami averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-13
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-14
Florida Atlantic's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Florida Atlantic | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 389 | 526 |
| Passing Yards | 166 | 300 |
| Rushing Yards | 223 | 226 |
| First Downs | 22 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-71 | 8-64 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-34 | 22-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 14 |
| Possession Time | 24:48 | 35:12 |