Total Yards
Pittsburgh587
Miami490
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Miami at Pittsburgh
Oct 30, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 9
Away
Miami
ACC
Final Score
38 - 34
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh519
Miami426
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh68
Miami64
Turnovers
Pittsburgh2
Miami1
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature54°F
Wind4 mph S
Humidity
93%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Pittsburgh29:21
Miami30:39
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Miami holds off Pittsburgh 38-34
Miami defeated Pittsburgh 38-34 in Week 9 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 490-587 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 38-34. Israel Abanikanda 1 Yd Run (Sam Scarton Kick) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 490 total yards, 64 rushing yards, and 426 passing yards. Pittsburgh finished with 587 total yards, including 68 on the ground and 519 through the air.
Miami converted 4-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Miami led 31-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was T. Van Dyke pass,to W. Mallory for 57 yds for a TD, (A. Borregales KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Israel Abanikanda 1 Yd Run (Sam Scarton Kick) (Pittsburgh led 7-0 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
T. Van Dyke pass,to W. Mallory for 57 yds for a TD, (A. Borregales KICK) (Miami led 14-7 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
T. Van Dyke pass,to E. Arroyo for 20 yds for a TD, (A. Borregales KICK) (Miami led 7-7 over Pittsburgh).
Field Goal Good
Sam Scarton 38 Yd Field Goal (Pittsburgh led 10-21 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
J. Knighton run for 40 yds for a TD, (A. Borregales KICK) (Miami led 21-7 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
K. Pickett pass,to I. Abanikanda for 20 yds for a TD, (S. Scarton KICK) (Pittsburgh led 17-21 over Miami).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-34
Miami defeated Pittsburgh.
Total yards
490-587
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
64
Miami averaged 2.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
426
Miami averaged 10.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Pittsburgh's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 587 | 490 |
| Passing Yards | 519 | 426 |
| Rushing Yards | 68 | 64 |
| First Downs | 30 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-107 | 8-72 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 39-56 | 32-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 29:21 | 30:39 |