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Miami at NC State
Nov 7, 2020 • Completed
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Final Score
44 - 41

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Game Conditions
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Miami edges NC State 44-41
Miami defeated NC State 44-41 in Week 10 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 620-410 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 44-41. Thayer Thomas pass complete to Bailey Hockman for 31 yds for a TD (Christopher Dunn KICK) came with {'seconds': 44, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 620 total yards, 189 rushing yards, and 431 passing yards. NC State finished with 410 total yards, including 131 on the ground and 279 through the air.
Miami converted 7-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Miami led 21-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jose Borregales kickoff for 65 yds , Zonovan Knight return for 100 yds for a TD (Christopher Dunn KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Thayer Thomas pass complete to Bailey Hockman for 31 yds for a TD (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 7-0 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Bailey Hockman pass complete to Devin Carter for 11 yds for a TD (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 14-7 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
D'Eriq King pass complete to Will Mallory for 3 yds for a TD (Jose Borregales KICK) (Miami led 7-7 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
D'Eriq King pass complete to Dee Wiggins for 39 yds for a TD (Jose Borregales KICK) (Miami led 14-14 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Bailey Hockman pass complete to Cary Angeline for 9 yds for a TD (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 24-21 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Christopher Dunn 42 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 17-21 over Miami).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-41
Miami defeated NC State.
Total yards
620-410
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
189
Miami averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
431
Miami averaged 10.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-12
NC State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | NC State | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 410 | 620 |
| Passing Yards | 279 | 431 |
| Rushing Yards | 131 | 189 |
| First Downs | 24 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-12 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-78 | 11-101 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-29 | 32-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 14 |
| Possession Time | 27:00 | 33:00 |