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Virginia at Miami
Nov 18, 2017 • Completed
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Virginia
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Final Score
28 - 44

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Game Conditions
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Miami beats Virginia 44-28
Miami defeated Virginia 44-28 in Week 12 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 358-439 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 44-28. Kurt Benkert pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 33 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 358 total yards, 148 rushing yards, and 210 passing yards. Virginia finished with 439 total yards, including 55 on the ground and 384 through the air.
Miami converted 6-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Miami led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Badgley 44 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 33 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 7-0 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Malik Rosier pass complete to Ahmmon Richards for 10 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 7-14 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Joe Reed for 75 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 14-0 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Andre Levrone for 33 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 21-14 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Malik Rosier pass complete to Dayall Harris for 36 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 14-14 over Virginia).
Interception Return Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass intercepted for a TD Jaquan Johnson return for 30 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Virginia led 28-28 over Miami).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-28
Miami defeated Virginia.
Total yards
358-439
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
148
Miami averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
210
Miami averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Virginia's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 358 | 439 |
| Passing Yards | 210 | 384 |
| Rushing Yards | 148 | 55 |
| First Downs | 15 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 6-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-28 | 28-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 27:33 | 32:27 |