Total Yards
Miami420
NC State421
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NC State at Miami
Oct 23, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 8
Away
NC State
ACC
Final Score
30 - 31
NSM
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Miami
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Miami325
NC State310
Rushing Yards
Miami95
NC State111
Turnovers
Miami0
NC State0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature81°F
Wind8 mph E
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Miami31:30
NC State28:30
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Miami edges NC State 31-30
Miami defeated NC State 31-30 in Week 8 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 420-421 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 31-30. Tyler Van Dyke pass complete to Charleston Rambo for 25 yds for a TD (Andres Borregales KICK) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Miami the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 420 total yards, 95 rushing yards, and 325 passing yards. NC State finished with 421 total yards, including 111 on the ground and 310 through the air.
Miami converted 6-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Miami led 14-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tyler Van Dyke pass complete to Jaylan Knighton for 53 yds for a TD (Andres Borregales KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Van Dyke pass complete to Charleston Rambo for 25 yds for a TD (Andres Borregales KICK) (Miami led 7-0 over NC State).
Field Goal Good
Christopher Dunn 33 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 3-7 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Devin Leary pass complete to Thayer Thomas for 7 yds for a TD (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 10-14 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Van Dyke pass complete to Jaylan Knighton for 53 yds for a TD (Andres Borregales KICK) (Miami led 14-3 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Devin Leary pass complete to Thayer Thomas for 27 yds for a TD (Christopher Dunn KICK) (NC State led 17-14 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Christopher Dunn 44 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 20-21 over Miami).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-30
Miami defeated NC State.
Total yards
420-421
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
95
Miami averaged 2.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
325
Miami averaged 9.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-17
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
NC State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 420 | 421 |
| Passing Yards | 325 | 310 |
| Rushing Yards | 95 | 111 |
| First Downs | 18 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-66 | 6-47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-33 | 24-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 31:30 | 28:30 |