Total Yards
Washington State382
Miami333
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Miami at Washington State
Dec 26, 2015 • Completed • Neutral Site
HYUNDAI SUN BOWL
Season 2015PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Miami
ACC
Final Score
14 - 20
MWS
Home
Washington State
Pac-12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Washington State295
Miami219
Rushing Yards
Washington State87
Miami114
Turnovers
Washington State1
Miami3
Game Conditions
Temperature47°F
Wind14 mph N
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Washington State vs Miami box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Washington State31:05
Miami28:55
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Washington State holds off Miami 20-14
Washington State defeated Miami 20-14 in Week 1 of the 2015 postseason slate, finishing with a 382-333 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Washington State set the terms early in a game that finished 20-14. Stacy Coley 4 Yd pass from Brad Kaaya (Michael Badgley Kick) came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Miami the first major swing.
Washington State's box score carried the story: 382 total yards, 87 rushing yards, and 295 passing yards. Miami finished with 333 total yards, including 114 on the ground and 219 through the air.
Washington State converted 5-16 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Washington State led 20-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jamal Morrow 31 Yd pass from Luke Falk (Erik Powell Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Stacy Coley 4 Yd pass from Brad Kaaya (Michael Badgley Kick) (Miami led 7-7 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Jamal Morrow 31 Yd pass from Luke Falk (Erik Powell Kick) (Washington State led 7-0 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Erik Powell 30 Yd Field Goal (Washington State led 10-7 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Gabe Marks 25 Yd pass from Luke Falk (Erik Powell Kick) (Washington State led 17-7 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Erik Powell 25 Yd Field Goal (Washington State led 20-7 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
Mark Walton 5 Yd Run (Michael Badgley Kick) (Miami led 14-20 over Washington State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
20-14
Washington State defeated Miami.
Total yards
382-333
Washington State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
87
Washington State averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
295
Washington State averaged 5.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-16
Washington State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-13
Miami's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Washington State | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 382 | 333 |
| Passing Yards | 295 | 219 |
| Rushing Yards | 87 | 114 |
| First Downs | 23 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-16 | 3-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-37 | 9-94 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-53 | 17-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 31:05 | 28:55 |