Total Yards
Miami429
Virginia407
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Virginia at Miami
Nov 7, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 10
Away
Virginia
ACC
Final Score
21 - 27
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Miami286
Virginia280
Rushing Yards
Miami143
Virginia127
Turnovers
Miami1
Virginia1
Game Conditions
Temperature86°F
Wind11 mph SE
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Miami26:51
Virginia33:09
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Miami holds off Virginia 27-21
Miami defeated Virginia 27-21 in Week 10 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 429-407 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 27-21. Team Safety came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 11} left in the quarter 2, giving Miami the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 429 total yards, 143 rushing yards, and 286 passing yards. Virginia finished with 407 total yards, including 127 on the ground and 280 through the air.
Miami converted 8-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Miami led 14-8 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brad Kaaya pass complete to Stacy Coley for 67 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK).
Key Moments
Safety
Team Safety (Miami led 7-2 over Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Ian Frye 48 yd FG GOOD (Virginia led 8-14 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Ian Frye 25 yd FG GOOD (Virginia led 5-7 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Brad Kaaya pass complete to David Njoku for 5 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 7-0 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Brad Kaaya pass complete to Stacy Coley for 67 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 14-5 over Virginia).
Field Goal Good
Michael Badgley 28 yd FG GOOD (Miami led 17-15 over Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-21
Miami defeated Virginia.
Total yards
429-407
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
143
Miami averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
286
Miami averaged 11 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 429 | 407 |
| Passing Yards | 286 | 280 |
| Rushing Yards | 143 | 127 |
| First Downs | 18 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-52 | 8-80 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-26 | 29-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 26:51 | 33:09 |