Total Yards
Miami227
Louisiana Tech337
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Louisiana Tech at Miami
Dec 26, 2019 • Completed • Neutral Site
WALK-ON'S INDEPENDENCE BOWL
Season 2019PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
Final Score
14 - 0
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Passing Yards
Miami153
Louisiana Tech163
Rushing Yards
Miami74
Louisiana Tech174
Turnovers
Miami3
Louisiana Tech1
Game Conditions
Temperature70°F
Wind2 mph SE
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Miami vs Louisiana Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Miami28:34
Louisiana Tech31:26
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Louisiana Tech beats Miami 14-0
Louisiana Tech defeated Miami 14-0 in Week 1 of the 2019 postseason slate, finishing with a 337-227 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Louisiana Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 14-0. J'Mar Smith pass complete to Israel Tucker for 26 yds for a TD, (Bailey Hale KICK) came with {'seconds': 34, 'minutes': 9} left in the quarter 2, giving Louisiana Tech the first major swing.
Louisiana Tech's box score carried the story: 337 total yards, 174 rushing yards, and 163 passing yards. Miami finished with 227 total yards, including 74 on the ground and 153 through the air.
Louisiana Tech converted 6-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Louisiana Tech led 7-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was J'Mar Smith pass complete to Israel Tucker for 26 yds for a TD, (Bailey Hale KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
J'Mar Smith pass complete to Israel Tucker for 26 yds for a TD, (Bailey Hale KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 7-0 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
J'Mar Smith run for 8 yds for a TD, (Bailey Hale KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 14-0 over Miami).
Efficiency note
Louisiana Tech converted 6-16 on third down.
Stat Callouts
Final score
14-0
Louisiana Tech defeated Miami.
Total yards
337-227
Louisiana Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
174
Louisiana Tech averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
163
Louisiana Tech averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Louisiana Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Miami's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 227 | 337 |
| Passing Yards | 153 | 163 |
| Rushing Yards | 74 | 174 |
| First Downs | 15 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-65 | 5-49 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-34 | 13-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 0 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 28:34 | 31:26 |