Virginia Tech at Miami

Saturday, November 20, 2010

No. 14 Virginia Tech beat No. 24 Miami 31–⁠17. It was their 28th meeting; after it, Miami led the series 17–⁠11.

Away14Virginia Tech11–⁠3 in 2010
31
Home24Miami7–⁠6 in 2010
17

Final at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami GardensTV: ESPN, ESPN3, ESPNMAttendance 40,101

At kickoff
79°F, clear, wind 10 mph from the eastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; North Perry Airport (KHWO), 5 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Virginia Tech7371431
Miami737017

Standouts

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Player stats

Virginia Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tyrod Taylor7/149410
Logan Thomas1/12400
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Ryan Williams14142284
Darren Evans1473018
David Wilson102809
Tyrod Taylor108118
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Danny Coale483143
Marcus Davis117017
Ryan Williams1707
Xavier Boyce1606
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Davon Morgan1160
Tariq Edwards150
Jayron Hosley1320

Miami

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Stephen Morris15/3320213
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Lamar Miller15163147
Damien Berry947017
Mike James530019
Stephen Morris712013
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Leonard Hankerson679120
Travis Benjamin364043
Asante Cleveland232019
LaRon Byrd220012

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Virginia TechMiami
369Total yards464
165Passing yards212
251Rushing yards262
7.9Yards per pass6.1
5.2Yards per rush6.2
19First downs23
5–⁠13Third downs4–⁠13
0–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠3
1Turnovers6
4–⁠50Penalties5–⁠55
20:03Possession19:43

Efficiency

Virginia TechMiami
38%Success rate44%
0.09EPA per play0.07
1.19Explosiveness0.93
0.06Rushing EPA0.13
0.09Passing EPA0.00
37%Passing-down success39%
−0.18First-down EPA−0.08
0.00Second-down EPA0.09
0.49Third-down EPA0.53

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Virginia Tech 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Miami end zoneVirginia Tech end zoneQ1 MiamiTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 Virginia TechPunt, 5 playsQ1 Virginia TechFumble, 1 playQ1 MiamiFumble, 6 playsQ1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 12 playsQ1 MiamiField goal, 11 playsQ2 Virginia TechField goal, 6 playsQ2 MiamiFumble, 7 playsQ2 Virginia TechPunt, 6 playsQ2 MiamiMissed FG, 9 playsQ2 Virginia TechEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 5 playsQ3 MiamiPunt, 5 playsQ3 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ3 MiamiTouchdown run, 4 playsQ3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 MiamiPunt, 5 playsQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 MiamiPunt, 5 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 playsQ4 MiamiInterception, 3 playsQ4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 5 playsQ4 MiamiInterception, 4 playsQ4 Virginia TechPunt, 4 playsQ4 MiamiInterception, 9 playsQ4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Miami drives left to right, Virginia Tech right to left.
  1. Q1 MiamiTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 60 yards
  2. Q1 Virginia TechPunt, 5 plays, 45 yards
  3. Q1 Virginia TechFumble, 1 play, 2 yards
  4. Q1 MiamiFumble, 6 plays, 26 yards
  5. Q1 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 12 plays, 88 yards
  6. Q1 MiamiField goal, 11 plays, 42 yards
  7. Q2 Virginia TechField goal, 6 plays, 62 yards
  8. Q2 MiamiFumble, 7 plays, 54 yards
  9. Q2 Virginia TechPunt, 6 plays, 36 yards
  10. Q2 MiamiMissed FG, 9 plays, 60 yards
  11. Q2 Virginia TechEnd of half, 1 play, −9 yards
  12. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 5 plays, 69 yards
  13. Q3 MiamiPunt, 5 plays, 32 yards
  14. Q3 Virginia TechTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 86 yards
  15. Q3 MiamiTouchdown run, 4 plays, 62 yards
  16. Q3 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 40 yards
  17. Q3 MiamiPunt, 5 plays, 52 yards
  18. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 1 play, 84 yards
  19. Q4 MiamiPunt, 5 plays, 61 yards
  20. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 3 plays, 42 yards
  21. Q4 MiamiInterception, 3 plays, 3 yards
  22. Q4 Virginia TechTouchdown run, 5 plays, −60 yards
  23. Q4 MiamiInterception, 4 plays, 53 yards
  24. Q4 Virginia TechPunt, 4 plays, 35 yards
  25. Q4 MiamiInterception, 9 plays, 76 yards
  26. Q4 Virginia TechEnd of game, 4 plays, 47 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Tied at 7
Miami Touchdown pass, 8 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 40Graig Cooper rush for 1 yard to the MiaFl 41.
14:302nd & 9 at own 41Graig Cooper rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MiaFl 39.
13:403rd & 11 at own 39Stephen Morris pass complete to Leonard Hankerson for 20 yards to the VTech 41 for a 1ST down.
13:251st & 10 at opp 41Graig Cooper rush for 5 yards to the VTech 36.
12:492nd & 5 at opp 36Damien Berry rush for 17 yards to the VTech 19 for a 1ST down.
12:301st & 10 at opp 19Damien Berry rush for 7 yards to the VTech 12.
12:122nd & 3 at opp 12Damien Berry rush for 3 yards to the VTech 9 for a 1ST down.
11:541st & goal at opp 9Stephen Morris pass complete to Leonard Hankerson for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Miami 6, Virginia Tech 0
11:54Matt Bosher extra point GOOD.Miami 7, Virginia Tech 0
11:47Matt Bosher kickoff for 64 yards returned by David Wilson for 15 yards to the VTech 21.
Virginia Tech Punt, 5 plays
11:301st & 10 at own 21David Wilson rush for 1 yard to the VTech 22.
11:022nd & 9 at own 22Tyrod Taylor rush for 17 yards to the VTech 39 for a 1ST down.
10:301st & 10 at own 39David Wilson rush for 3 yards to the VTech 42.
9:582nd & 7 at own 42Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Darren Evans.
9:453rd & 7 at own 42Tyrod Taylor sacked by Olivier Vernon for a loss of 6 yards to the VTech 36.
9:064th & 13 at own 36Brian Saunders punt for 44 yards, returned by Travis Benjamin for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, forced by Chris Drager, recovered by VTech Tariq Edwards at the MiaFl 16.
Virginia Tech Fumble, 1 play
8:551st & 10 at opp 16Tyrod Taylor sacked by Marcus Robinson for a loss of 11 yards, fumbled, forced by Marcus Robinson, recovered by MiaFl Adewale Ojomo at the MiaFl 36.
Miami Fumble, 6 plays
8:461st & 10 at own 36Stephen Morris pass complete to Travis Benjamin for 43 yards to the VTech 21 for a 1ST down.
8:301st & 10 at opp 21Damien Berry rush for 1 yard to the VTech 30, MIAMI FL penalty 10 yard Holding on Orlando Franklin accepted.
8:001st & 19 at opp 30Graig Cooper rush for 6 yards to the VTech 24.
7:502nd & 13 at opp 24Stephen Morris rush for 4 yards to the VTech 20.
7:103rd & 9 at opp 20Stephen Morris pass complete to Leonard Hankerson for 8 yards to the VTech 12.
7:014th & 1 at opp 12Timeout MIAMI FLORIDA, clock 7:01.
6:554th & 1 at opp 12Damien Berry rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Kyle Fuller, recovered by VTech Davon Morgan at the VTech 12.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 12 plays
6:451st & 10 at own 12Ryan Williams rush for 4 yards to the VTech 16.
6:092nd & 6 at own 16Ryan Williams rush for 13 yards to the VTech 29 for a 1ST down.
5:451st & 10 at own 29Ryan Williams rush for 9 yards to the VTech 38.
5:002nd & 1 at own 38Tyrod Taylor sacked by Adewale Ojomo for a loss of 8 yards to the VTech 30.
4:223rd & 9 at own 30Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Marcus Davis for 17 yards to the VTech 47 for a 1ST down.
4:001st & 10 at own 47Ryan Williams rush for a loss of 6 yards to the VTech 41.
3:162nd & 16 at own 41Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
3:063rd & 16 at own 41Logan Thomas pass complete to Danny Coale for 24 yards to the MiaFl 35 for a 1ST down.
2:201st & 10 at opp 35Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Ryan Williams for 7 yards to the MiaFl 28.
1:562nd & 3 at opp 28David Wilson rush for 9 yards to the MiaFl 19 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at opp 19Ryan Williams rush for 5 yards to the MiaFl 14.
0:512nd & 5 at opp 14Ryan Williams rush for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 7
0:51Chris Hazley extra point GOOD.
0:44Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards returned by Eduardo Clements for 25 yards to the MiaFl 25.
Miami Field goal, 11 plays
0:301st & 10 at own 25Lamar Miller rush for 7 yards to the MiaFl 32.
0:002nd & 3 at own 32Lamar Miller rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MiaFl 31.
Q2 15:003rd & 4 at own 31Stephen Morris pass complete to Leonard Hankerson for 17 yards to the MiaFl 48 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:401st & 10 at own 48Mike James rush for 19 yards to the VTech 33 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:151st & 10 at opp 33Stephen Morris pass complete to Mike James for 2 yards to the VTech 31.
Q2 13:402nd & 8 at opp 31Mike James rush for 3 yards to the VTech 28.
Q2 13:003rd & 5 at opp 28Stephen Morris pass complete to LaRon Byrd for 8 yards to the VTech 20 for a 1ST down.
Q2 12:411st & 10 at opp 20Stephen Morris pass incomplete.
Q2 12:302nd & 10 at opp 20Mike James rush for 3 yards to the VTech 17.
Q2 11:563rd & 7 at opp 17Stephen Morris pass incomplete.
Q2 11:514th & 7 at opp 17Matt Bosher 34 yard field goal GOOD.Miami 10, Virginia Tech 7
Q2 11:51Matt Bosher kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
2nd quarter5 drives, then Tied at 10
Virginia Tech Field goal, 6 plays
11:421st & 10 at own 20Tyrod Taylor rush for 4 yards to the VTech 39, MIAMI FL penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Brandon Harris accepted for a 1ST down.
11:071st & 10 at own 39Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 10 yards to the VTech 49 for a 1ST down.
10:321st & 10 at own 49MIAMI FL penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on DeMarcus Van Dyke accepted, no play.
10:231st & 10 at opp 36Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
10:152nd & 10 at opp 36David Wilson rush for 4 yards to the MiaFl 32.
9:293rd & 6 at opp 32Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
9:234th & 6 at opp 32Chris Hazley 49 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 10
9:15Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards returned by Storm Johnson for 31 yards to the MiaFl 31.
Miami Fumble, 7 plays
9:101st & 10 at own 31Stephen Morris pass incomplete.
9:032nd & 10 at own 31Lamar Miller rush for 12 yards to the MiaFl 43 for a 1ST down.
8:481st & 10 at own 43Lamar Miller rush for 7 yards to the 50 yard line.
8:132nd & 3 at the 50Lamar Miller rush for 6 yards to the VTech 44 for a 1ST down.
8:001st & 10 at opp 44Lamar Miller rush for no gain to the VTech 44.
7:232nd & 10 at opp 44Stephen Morris pass complete to Travis Benjamin for 9 yards to the VTech 35.
6:573rd & 1 at opp 35Stephen Morris rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by VTech Derrick Hopkins at the VTech 34.
Virginia Tech Punt, 6 plays
6:561st & 10 at own 34Timeout MIAMI FLORIDA, clock 6:56.
6:451st & 10 at own 34Darren Evans rush for 3 yards to the VTech 37.
6:102nd & 7 at own 37Darren Evans rush for 6 yards to the VTech 43.
5:403rd & 1 at own 43Darren Evans rush for 13 yards to the MiaFl 44 for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at opp 44Darren Evans rush for 5 yards to the MiaFl 39.
4:302nd & 5 at opp 39Darren Evans rush for a loss of 3 yards to the MiaFl 42.
3:503rd & 8 at opp 42Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
3:434th & 8 at opp 42Brian Saunders punt for 42 yards for a touchback.
Miami Missed FG, 9 plays
3:371st & 10 at own 20Stephen Morris pass complete to Asante Cleveland for 13 yards to the MiaFl 33 for a 1ST down.
3:202nd at own 33Stephen Morris pass complete to Asante Cleveland for 19 yards to the VTech 48 for a 1ST down.
3:031st & 10 at opp 48Stephen Morris pass incomplete.
2:402nd & 10 at opp 48Stephen Morris sacked by Steven Friday for a loss of 9 yards to the MiaFl 43.
2:003rd & 19 at own 43Stephen Morris pass complete to Leonard Hankerson for 15 yards to the VTech 42.
1:404th & 4 at opp 42Stephen Morris pass complete to Aldarius Johnson for 5 yards to the VTech 37.
1:151st & 10 at opp 37Lamar Miller rush for 6 yards to the VTech 31.
1:002nd & 4 at opp 31Stephen Morris rush for 1 yard to the VTech 30.
0:483rd & 3 at opp 30Timeout MIAMI FLORIDA, clock 0:48.
0:433rd & 3 at opp 30Stephen Morris pass incomplete.
0:384th & 3 at opp 30Matt Bosher 47 yard field goal MISSED.
Virginia Tech End of half, 1 play
0:291st & 10 at own 30VIRGINIA TECH penalty 10 yard Holding on Andrew Lanier accepted, no play.
0:001st & 20 at own 20Ryan Williams rush for 1 yard to the VTech 21.
Q3 15:00Matt Bosher kickoff for 70 yards returned by David Wilson for 13 yards to the VTech 13.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Tied at 17
Virginia Tech Punt, 5 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 13Ryan Williams rush for 7 yards to the VTech 20.
14:112nd & 3 at own 20Ryan Williams rush for 8 yards to the VTech 28 for a 1ST down.
13:301st & 10 at own 28Tyrod Taylor sacked by Sean Spence for a loss of 3 yards to the VTech 25.
12:302nd & 13 at own 25Tyrod Taylor sacked by Colin McCarthy and Olivier Vernon for a loss of 10 yards to the VTech 15.
12:143rd & 23 at own 15Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete.
12:074th & 23 at own 15Brian Saunders punt for 53 yards, fair catch by Travis Benjamin at the MiaFl 32.
Miami Punt, 5 plays
11:501st & 10 at own 32Stephen Morris rush for 3 yards to the MiaFl 35.
11:192nd & 7 at own 35Lamar Miller rush for 14 yards to the MiaFl 49 for a 1ST down.
10:541st & 10 at own 49Stephen Morris pass incomplete.
10:302nd & 10 at own 49Lamar Miller rush for 6 yards to the VTech 45.
10:003rd & 4 at opp 45Stephen Morris sacked by Steven Friday for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 46, MIAMI FL penalty Holding declined.
9:474th & 5 at opp 46Matt Bosher punt for 32 yards, fair catch by Jayron Hosley at the VTech 14.
Virginia Tech Touchdown pass, 8 plays
9:301st & 10 at own 14Darren Evans rush for 3 yards to the VTech 17.
9:082nd & 7 at own 17Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 9:08.
9:002nd & 7 at own 17Darren Evans rush for 2 yards to the VTech 19.
8:293rd & 5 at own 19Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Xavier Boyce for 6 yards to the VTech 25 for a 1ST down.
8:001st & 10 at own 25Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the VTech 26.
7:262nd & 9 at own 26Darren Evans rush for 18 yards to the VTech 44 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at own 44Ryan Williams rush for 1 yard to the VTech 45.
6:052nd & 9 at own 45Tyrod Taylor rush for 12 yards to the MiaFl 43.
5:321st & 10 at opp 43Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 16, Miami 10
5:32Chris Hazley extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 17, Miami 10
5:25Justin Myer kickoff for 66 yards returned by Graig Cooper for 34 yards to the MiaFl 38.
Miami Touchdown run, 4 plays
5:151st & 10 at own 38Lamar Miller rush for 47 yards to the VTech 15 for a 1ST down.
4:301st & 10 at opp 15Lamar Miller rush for 9 yards to the VTech 6.
4:202nd & 1 at opp 6Lamar Miller rush for 2 yards to the VTech 4 for a 1ST down.
3:551st & goal at opp 4Lamar Miller rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 17, Miami 16
3:55Matt Bosher extra point GOOD.Tied at 17
3:47Matt Bosher kickoff for 70 yards returned by David Wilson for 24 yards to the VTech 24.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
3:301st & 10 at own 24David Wilson rush for 4 yards to the VTech 28.
2:452nd & 6 at own 28David Wilson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VTech 26.
2:113rd & 8 at own 26Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Danny Coale for 6 yards to the VTech 32.
1:354th & 2 at own 32Brian Saunders punt for 57 yards, returned by Graig Cooper for 3 yards to the MiaFl 14.
Miami Punt, 5 plays
1:351st & 10 at own 14VIRGINIA TECH penalty Unsportsmanlike Conduct on Andre Smith, MIAMI FL penalty Unsportsmanlike Conduct on Colin McCarthy offsetting.
1:151st & 10 at own 14Damien Berry rush for 6 yards to the MiaFl 20.
0:542nd & 4 at own 20Damien Berry rush for 8 yards to the MiaFl 28 for a 1ST down.
0:001st & 10 at own 28Damien Berry rush for 3 yards to the MiaFl 31.
Q4 15:002nd & 7 at own 31MIAMI FL penalty 10 yard Holding on Orlando Franklin accepted, no play.
Q4 14:202nd & 17 at own 21Mike James rush for 4 yards to the MiaFl 25.
Q4 13:473rd & 13 at own 25Stephen Morris pass incomplete.
Q4 13:384th & 13 at own 25Matt Bosher punt for 59 yards, fair catch by Jayron Hosley at the VTech 16.
4th quarter9 drives, then Virginia Tech 31, Miami 17
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 1 play
13:241st & 10 at own 16Ryan Williams rush for 84 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 23, Miami 17
13:24Chris Hazley extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 24, Miami 17
13:24Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Miami Punt, 5 plays
13:191st & 10 at own 20Stephen Morris pass incomplete.
13:112nd & 10 at own 20Lamar Miller rush for 16 yards to the MiaFl 36 for a 1ST down.
12:501st & 10 at own 36Graig Cooper rush for 4 yards to the MiaFl 40.
12:102nd & 6 at own 40Graig Cooper rush for a loss of 4 yards to the MiaFl 36.
11:583rd & 10 at own 36Stephen Morris pass incomplete to Travis Benjamin.
11:504th & 10 at own 36Matt Bosher punt for 33 yards, fair catch by Jayron Hosley at the VTech 31.
Virginia Tech Punt, 3 plays
11:301st & 10 at own 31Darren Evans rush for 6 yards to the VTech 37.
11:062nd & 4 at own 37VIRGINIA TECH penalty 10 yard Holding on Beau Warren accepted, no play.
10:422nd & 14 at own 27Tyrod Taylor pass incomplete to Jarrett Boykin.
10:343rd & 14 at own 27Tyrod Taylor rush for 4 yards to the VTech 31.
10:094th & 10 at own 31Brian Saunders punt for 46 yards, downed at the MiaFl 23.
Miami Interception, 3 plays
9:591st & 10 at own 23Lamar Miller rush for 28 yards to the VTech 49 for a 1ST down.
9:591st & 10 at opp 49Damien Berry rush for 2 yards to the VTech 47.
9:012nd & 8 at opp 47Stephen Morris pass intercepted by Jayron Hosley at the VTech 43, returned for 32 yards to the MiaFl 25.
Virginia Tech Touchdown run, 5 plays
8:401st & 10 at opp 25Ryan Williams rush for 9 yards to the MiaFl 16.
8:002nd & 1 at opp 16Ryan Williams rush for a loss of 2 yards to the MiaFl 18.
7:383rd & 3 at opp 18Tyrod Taylor pass complete to Kenny Younger for 5 yards to the MiaFl 13 for a 1ST down.
7:001st & 10 at opp 13Ryan Williams rush for a loss of 5 yards to the MiaFl 18.
6:252nd & 15 at opp 18Tyrod Taylor rush for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Virginia Tech 30, Miami 17
6:25Chris Hazley extra point GOOD.Virginia Tech 31, Miami 17
6:252nd & 15 at own 30VIRGINIA TECH penalty 15 yard Unsportsmanlike Conduct on Tyrod Taylor accepted.
6:20Justin Myer kickoff for 70 yards returned by Eduardo Clements for 17 yards to the MiaFl 32.
Miami Interception, 4 plays
6:001st & 10 at own 32Mike James rush for 1 yard to the MiaFl 33.
5:452nd & 9 at own 33Stephen Morris pass complete to Travis Benjamin for 12 yards to the MiaFl 45.
5:371st & 10 at own 45Stephen Morris pass complete to Leonard Hankerson for 10 yards to the VTech 45.
5:302nd & 0 at opp 45VIRGINIA TECH penalty 15 yard Pass Interference on Jayron Hosley accepted, no play.
5:181st & 10 at opp 30Stephen Morris pass intercepted by Davon Morgan at the VTech 19, returned for 16 yards to the VTech 35.
Virginia Tech Punt, 4 plays
5:001st & 10 at own 35Darren Evans rush for 16 yards to the MiaFl 49 for a 1ST down.
4:371st & 10 at opp 49MIAMI FL penalty 5 yard Offside on Chase Ford accepted, no play.
4:371st & 5 at opp 44Timeout MIAMI FLORIDA, clock 4:37.
4:201st & 5 at opp 44Darren Evans rush for 1 yard to the MiaFl 43.
4:002nd & 4 at opp 43Darren Evans rush for 2 yards to the MiaFl 41.
3:473rd & 2 at opp 41Timeout MIAMI FLORIDA, clock 3:47.
3:413rd & 2 at opp 41Darren Evans rush for no gain to the MiaFl 41.
3:414th & 2 at opp 41Timeout MIAMI FLORIDA, clock 3:41.
3:414th & 2 at opp 41Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 3:41.
3:344th & 2 at opp 41Brian Saunders punt for 41 yards for a touchback.
Miami Interception, 9 plays
3:271st & 10 at own 20Stephen Morris pass incomplete to Aldarius Johnson.
3:212nd & 10 at own 20Stephen Morris pass complete to LaRon Byrd for 12 yards to the MiaFl 32 for a 1ST down.
3:101st & 10 at own 32Stephen Morris pass incomplete to Travis Benjamin.
3:052nd & 10 at own 32Stephen Morris pass incomplete to Mike James.
2:563rd & 10 at own 32Stephen Morris rush for 13 yards to the MiaFl 45 for a 1ST down.
2:431st & 10 at own 45Stephen Morris pass incomplete to Travis Benjamin.
2:382nd & 10 at own 45Stephen Morris pass incomplete to Kendal Thompkins.
2:333rd & 10 at own 45Stephen Morris pass incomplete to Mike James.
2:264th & 10 at own 45Stephen Morris pass intercepted by Tariq Edwards at the VTech 41, returned for 5 yards to the VTech 46.
Virginia Tech End of game, 4 plays
2:151st & 10 at own 46David Wilson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VTech 45.
1:002nd & 11 at own 45David Wilson rush for 3 yards to the VTech 48.
0:453rd & 8 at own 48David Wilson rush for 4 yards to the MiaFl 48.
0:084th & 4 at opp 48Timeout VIRGINIA TECH, clock 0:08.
0:004th & 4 at opp 48David Wilson rush for 5 yards to the MiaFl 43 for a 1ST down.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Miami leads 27–⁠15 in 42 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Miami 34, Virginia Tech 17
2024Miami 38, Virginia Tech 34
2022Miami 20, Virginia Tech 14
2021Miami 38, Virginia Tech 26
2020Miami 25, Virginia Tech 24
2019Virginia Tech 42, Miami 35

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