Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
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Miami | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 23 |
Pittsburgh | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
A Former Big East Rivalry in the Snow
The conditions for the game were atrocious with snow and the temperature at 14 degrees. Pitt looked great their 1st drive behind (SR) QB Bostick who diced up UMs defense with precise short passing for a FG. UM came out real conservative their 1st drive in these horrid conditions and ran the ball very effectively. (JR) J. Harris only had 1 pass attempt on the 1st drive. Cooper ran hard mostly up the middle on UMs opening TD drive. Pitt was able to pass effectively on their 2nd drive but, once again UM held them to a FG. Harris wasn't really able to get a passing game going in the 1st half but did find TE/MLB A. Brown for a 64yd TD reception. Miami went into the half leading 14-13.
The 2nd half was a different story as Coop wasn't able to dominate on the ground anymore and Miami was forced to pass. J. Harris would throw three 2nd half INTs before being benched for C. Smith. Bostick kept the passing game going as he would throw his 82nd TD pass a new school record. Pitt was even able to get the running game going and that spelled doom for UM.
Miami was able to keep the game close despite a 4 turnover deficit in this game. J. Harris has 2 TDs and 7 INTs in his past 2 games and C. Smith who is 3rd on the team's depth chart will get the start next week @ Virginia. With a win Miami should qualify for the ACC Championship game against Clemson.
Players of the Game
Game Statistics | ||
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Category | Miami | Pittsburgh |
First Downs | 0 | 0 |
Total Offense | 0 | 0 |
Rushes-YDS | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Passing YDS | 0 | 0 |
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Total Yards | 0 | 0 |
T.O.P. | 00:00 | 00:00 |