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Miami (OH) at Iowa
Sep 3, 2016 • Completed
Away
Miami (OH)
Mid-American

Final Score
21 - 45

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Iowa pulls away from Miami (OH) 45-21
Iowa defeated Miami (OH) 45-21 in Week 1 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 404-424 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Iowa set the terms early in a game that finished 45-21. LeShun Daniels Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Iowa the first major swing.
Iowa's box score carried the story: 404 total yards, 212 rushing yards, and 192 passing yards. Miami (OH) finished with 424 total yards, including 158 on the ground and 266 through the air.
Iowa converted 4-9 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Iowa led 28-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was LeShun Daniels Jr. run for 43 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
LeShun Daniels Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over Miami (OH)).
Rushing Touchdown
LeShun Daniels Jr. run for 43 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 21-0 over Miami (OH)).
Rushing Touchdown
Akrum Wadley run for 11 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 14-0 over Miami (OH)).
Rushing Touchdown
Alonzo Smith run for 3 yds for a TD, (Nick Dowd KICK) (Miami (OH) led 7-21 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Akrum Wadley run for 5 yds for a TD, (Keith Duncan KICK) (Iowa led 28-7 over Miami (OH)).
Passing Touchdown
Billy Bahl pass complete to James Gardner for 29 yds for a TD, (Nick Dowd KICK) (Miami (OH) led 14-35 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-21
Iowa defeated Miami (OH).
Total yards
404-424
Iowa held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
212
Iowa averaged 7.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
192
Iowa averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-9
Iowa's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
Miami (OH)'s offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Iowa | Miami (OH) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 404 | 424 |
| Passing Yards | 192 | 266 |
| Rushing Yards | 212 | 158 |
| First Downs | 17 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-9 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 5-22 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-21 | 19-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 23:39 | 36:21 |