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Virginia Tech at Miami
Sep 27, 2024 • Completed
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Virginia Tech
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Final Score
34 - 38

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Game Conditions
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Miami holds off Virginia Tech 38-34
Miami defeated Virginia Tech 38-34 in Week 5 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 508-394 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Miami set the terms early in a game that finished 38-34. Cam Ward pass complete to Jacolby George for 18 yds for a TD (Andres Borregales KICK) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Miami the first major swing.
Miami's box score carried the story: 508 total yards, 165 rushing yards, and 343 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 394 total yards, including 206 on the ground and 188 through the air.
Miami converted 10-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Miami led 17-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Andres Borregales 56 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Cam Ward pass complete to Jacolby George for 18 yds for a TD (Andres Borregales KICK) (Miami led 7-7 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Kyron Drones pass complete to Benji Gosnell for 25 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Cam Ward pass complete to Elijah Arroyo for 43 yds for a TD (Andres Borregales KICK) (Miami led 14-7 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Bhayshul Tuten run for 55 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-14 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaylin Lane run for 20 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 21-14 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
John Love 57 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 24-14 over Miami).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-34
Miami defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
508-394
Miami held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
165
Miami averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
343
Miami averaged 9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-15
Miami's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-14
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Miami | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 508 | 394 |
| Passing Yards | 343 | 188 |
| Rushing Yards | 165 | 206 |
| First Downs | 24 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-15 | 9-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 6-40 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-38 | 20-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 33:42 | 26:18 |