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Pittsburgh at Miami
Nov 5, 2016 • Completed
Away
Pittsburgh
ACC

Final Score
28 - 51

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Miami pulls away from Pittsburgh 51-28
Miami defeated Pittsburgh 51-28 in Week 10 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 534-417 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 51-28. Brad Kaaya pass complete to David Njoku for 12 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Miami the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 534 total yards, 178 rushing yards, and 356 passing yards. Pittsburgh finished with 417 total yards, including 130 on the ground and 287 through the air.
Miami converted 8-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Miami led 27-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Badgley kickoff for 65 yds , Quadree Henderson return for 100 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brad Kaaya pass complete to David Njoku for 12 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 7-0 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Brad Kaaya pass complete to Stacy Coley for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 14-7 over Pittsburgh).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Michael Badgley kickoff for 65 yds , Quadree Henderson return for 100 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Miami led 7-7 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Michael Badgley 46 yd FG GOOD (Miami led 17-7 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Brad Kaaya run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 27-21 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Nathan Peterman pass complete to George Aston for 23 yds for a TD, (Chris Blewitt KICK) (Pittsburgh led 21-20 over Miami).
Stat Callouts
Final score
51-28
Miami defeated Pittsburgh.
Total yards
534-417
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
178
Miami averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
356
Miami averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Pittsburgh's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 534 | 417 |
| Passing Yards | 356 | 287 |
| Rushing Yards | 178 | 130 |
| First Downs | 22 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-71 | 5-25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-47 | 17-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 15 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 33:07 | 26:53 |