Total Yards
Game Center
Wisconsin at Miami
Dec 31, 2017 • Completed
Away
Wisconsin
Big Ten

Final Score
34 - 24

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin beats Miami 34-24
Wisconsin defeated Miami 34-24 in Week 1 of the 2017 postseason slate, finishing with a 400-377 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 34-24. Rafael Gaglianone 35 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 400 total yards, 142 rushing yards, and 258 passing yards. Miami finished with 377 total yards, including 174 on the ground and 203 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 7-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Wisconsin led 24-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Rafael Gaglianone 47 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Rafael Gaglianone 35 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 3-0 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
DeeJay Dallas run for 39 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 14-3 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Travis Homer run for 5 yds for a TD, (Michael Badgley KICK) (Miami led 7-3 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Alex Hornibrook pass complete to A.J. Taylor for 16 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 17-14 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Alex Hornibrook pass complete to Danny Davis III for 20 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 10-14 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Alex Hornibrook pass complete to Danny Davis III for 5 yds for a TD, (Rafael Gaglianone KICK) (Wisconsin led 24-14 over Miami).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-24
Wisconsin defeated Miami.
Total yards
400-377
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
142
Wisconsin averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
258
Wisconsin averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
Miami's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 377 | 400 |
| Passing Yards | 203 | 258 |
| Rushing Yards | 174 | 142 |
| First Downs | 17 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-10 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-20 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-26 | 23-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 20:08 | 39:52 |