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Virginia Tech at Miami
Nov 21, 2021 • Completed
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Virginia Tech
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Final Score
26 - 38

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Game Conditions
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Game Story
Miami beats Virginia Tech 38-26
Miami defeated Virginia Tech 38-26 in Week 12 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 411-375 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 38-26. John Parker Romo 25 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 411 total yards, 54 rushing yards, and 357 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 375 total yards, including 227 on the ground and 148 through the air.
Miami converted 6-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Miami led 28-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tyler Van Dyke pass complete to Brashard Smith for 75 yds for a TD, (Andres Borregales KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
John Parker Romo 25 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 3-7 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaylan Knighton run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andres Borregales KICK) (Miami led 14-3 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Van Dyke pass complete to Will Mallory for 9 yds for a TD, (Andres Borregales KICK) (Miami led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Tre Turner for 6 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) (Virginia Tech led 10-21 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaylan Knighton run for 3 yds for a TD, (Andres Borregales KICK) (Miami led 21-3 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Van Dyke pass complete to Brashard Smith for 75 yds for a TD, (Andres Borregales KICK) (Miami led 28-10 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-26
Miami defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
411-375
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
54
Miami averaged 1.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
357
Miami averaged 10.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 411 | 375 |
| Passing Yards | 357 | 148 |
| Rushing Yards | 54 | 227 |
| First Downs | 21 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-33 | 19-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 26:18 | 33:42 |