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Miami at Virginia Tech
Nov 14, 2020 • Completed
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Miami
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Final Score
25 - 24

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Game Story
Miami edges Virginia Tech 25-24
Miami defeated Virginia Tech 25-24 in Week 11 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 386-367 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 25-24. Jose Borregales 42 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Miami the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 386 total yards, 131 rushing yards, and 255 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 367 total yards, including 160 on the ground and 207 through the air.
Miami converted 6-17 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Miami led 13-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jose Borregales 42 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jose Borregales 42 yd FG GOOD (Miami led 3-7 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Hendon Hooker run for 53 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Holston run for 8 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-3 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Jose Borregales 40 yd FG GOOD (Miami led 13-14 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
D'Eriq King run for 10 yds for a TD (Jose Borregales KICK) (Miami led 10-14 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Holston run for 1 yd for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 21-13 over Miami).
Stat Callouts
Final score
25-24
Miami defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
386-367
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
131
Miami averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
255
Miami averaged 6.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-17
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 367 | 386 |
| Passing Yards | 207 | 255 |
| Rushing Yards | 160 | 131 |
| First Downs | 23 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-10 | 8-77 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-29 | 24-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:19 | 32:40 |