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Virginia Tech at Miami
Oct 5, 2019 • Completed
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Final Score
42 - 35

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Game Conditions
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Virginia Tech holds off Miami 42-35
Virginia Tech defeated Miami 42-35 in Week 6 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 337-563 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 42-35. Hendon Hooker run for 12 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 337 total yards, 153 rushing yards, and 184 passing yards. Miami finished with 563 total yards, including 94 on the ground and 469 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 9-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-5, Virginia Tech led 28-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Hendon Hooker pass complete to Dalton Keene for 20 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker run for 12 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Dalton Keene for 20 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-0 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
James Mitchell run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 21-0 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker pass complete to Dalton Keene for 17 yds for a TD, (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 28-0 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Mark Pope 38 Yd pass from N'Kosi Perry (Bubba Baxa Kick) (Miami led 7-28 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
N'Kosi Perry pass complete to Brevin Jordan for 6 yds for a TD, (Bubba Baxa KICK) (Miami led 14-28 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-35
Virginia Tech defeated Miami.
Total yards
337-563
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
153
Virginia Tech averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
184
Virginia Tech averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Miami's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 563 | 337 |
| Passing Yards | 469 | 184 |
| Rushing Yards | 94 | 153 |
| First Downs | 27 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 9-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-90 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-55 | 10-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 31:15 | 28:45 |