Total Yards
North Carolina428
Miami415
← Back to Game Stats Explorer
Close
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
Game Center
Miami at North Carolina
Oct 28, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 9
Away
Miami
ACC
Final Score
24 - 19
MNC
Home
North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
North Carolina252
Miami356
Rushing Yards
North Carolina176
Miami59
Turnovers
North Carolina4
Miami2
Game Conditions
Temperature64°F
Wind7 mph SE
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs Miami box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Carolina32:51
Miami27:09
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Miami holds off North Carolina 24-19
Miami defeated North Carolina 24-19 in Week 9 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 415-428 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 24-19. Freeman Jones 24 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 415 total yards, 59 rushing yards, and 356 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 428 total yards, including 176 on the ground and 252 through the air.
Miami converted 4-17 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Miami led 7-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jeff Thomas 78 Yd pass from Malik Rosier (Michael Badgley Kick).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Freeman Jones 24 Yd Field Goal (North Carolina led 3-0 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Christopher Herndon IV 51 Yd pass from Malik Rosier (Michael Badgley Kick) (Miami led 7-6 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Freeman Jones 45 Yd Field Goal (North Carolina led 6-0 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Beau Corrales 18 Yd pass from Anthony Ratliff-Williams (Freeman Jones Kick) (North Carolina led 13-17 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Michael Badgley 21 yd FG GOOD (Miami led 17-6 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Jeff Thomas 78 Yd pass from Malik Rosier (Michael Badgley Kick) (Miami led 14-6 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-19
Miami defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
415-428
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
59
Miami averaged 1.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
356
Miami averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-17
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-18
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 428 | 415 |
| Passing Yards | 252 | 356 |
| Rushing Yards | 176 | 59 |
| First Downs | 27 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 4-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-56 | 5-60 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-46 | 17-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 32:51 | 27:09 |