Total Yards
Miami395
Virginia Tech361
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Virginia Tech at Miami
Oct 17, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 7
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
20 - 30
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Miami
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Miami296
Virginia Tech201
Rushing Yards
Miami99
Virginia Tech160
Turnovers
Miami0
Virginia Tech4
Game Conditions
Temperature83°F
Wind11 mph NE
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Miami26:52
Virginia Tech33:08
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Miami beats Virginia Tech 30-20
Miami defeated Virginia Tech 30-20 in Week 7 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 395-361 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 30-20. Joey Slye 30 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 395 total yards, 99 rushing yards, and 296 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 361 total yards, including 160 on the ground and 201 through the air.
Miami converted 7-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Miami led 20-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Badgley 49 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Joey Slye 30 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 3-7 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Michael Badgley 24 yd FG GOOD (Miami led 10-3 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Joseph Yearby run for 3 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Brenden Motley pass complete to Travon McMillian for 9 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 10-10 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Joey Slye 38 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 13-13 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Michael Badgley 49 yd FG GOOD (Miami led 13-10 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-20
Miami defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
395-361
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
99
Miami averaged 2.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
296
Miami averaged 9.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 395 | 361 |
| Passing Yards | 296 | 201 |
| Rushing Yards | 99 | 160 |
| First Downs | 20 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-81 | 8-69 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-30 | 17-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 26:52 | 33:08 |