Highlights from the first day of spring practice
The Greentree Practice Fields looked drastically different from last year as several new faces, staff members and athletes alike, worked hard under the Miami sun during Hurricanes football’s first spring practice of the year on Saturday morning.
themiamihurricane.comTakeaways from Miami’s 2022 football season
The 42-16 loss eliminated Miami from bowl contention and brought an end to what has been a nightmare rebuilding season for many. “We didn’t live up to our own expectations,” head coach Mario Cristobal said after Saturday’s loss to Pittsburgh. This surprising defensive letdown against a non-Power Five opponent only set the tone for the rest of the season. Always got to take full responsibility as a head coach,” Cristobal said. As bad as 5-7 is, the university was so dissatisfied with 7-5 in 2021 that the head coach was fired.
themiamihurricane.comMiami dominated by Pittsburgh, 42-16, to close out regular season
For the first time since 2007, the Miami Hurricanes are not bowl-eligible. The Pittsburgh Panthers made sure of that on Saturday night, dominating Miami 42-16 in its regular season finale at Hard Rock Stadium to spoil Senior Night. The ‘Canes finish the season at 5-7 in Mario Cristobal’s first year as head coach. The second quarter was not much better. Regardless, Cristobal will have several months to reflect on the season and get the ‘Canes ready for next year.
themiamihurricane.comMiami seeks bowl eligibility on Senior Night against Pittsburgh
Some Hurricanes players may play in their final collegiate game on Saturday night, and senior tight end Will Mallory is one of them. Some Hurricanes players may play in their final collegiate game on Saturday night, and senior tight end Will Mallory is one of them. “It’s all about the people.”Mallory has stayed through thick and thin, and he is among a small group of ‘Canes that have reached their senior season after having spent every prior year of eligibility at Miami. “A top-10 defense, top three in sacks and tackles for losses, defending conference champions and a really good football team,” Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said. After a tough challenge, Miami will need to beat a solid Pittsburgh team to become bowl-eligible.
themiamihurricane.comMiami gets back on track with 35-14 win over Georgia Tech
The ‘Canes never trailed on their way to a 35-14 victory over Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Miami punter Lou Hedley pinned Georgia Tech at its own one-yard line with less than five minutes remaining in the first half. No one scored in the third quarter, but Miami cornerback Tyrique Stevenson got an interception off a Georgia Tech flea–flicker attempt. In the final frame, Georgia Tech benched Pyron for Gibson. Georgia Tech turned the ball over on downs on its next drive, and the Hurricanes capitalized on their next possession.
themiamihurricane.comHurricanes await bounce-back opportunity against Virginia
Miami (3-4, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) will be traveling to Charlottesville, Virginia to take on the Virginia Cavaliers (3-4, 1-3 ACC) in its third away game of the season. The Hurricanes will look to bounce back after a disappointing 45-21 loss to Duke at Hard Rock Stadium last Saturday. Its biggest task is going to be containing senior Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong. The offense is going to be tested as it will play against a solid Virginia defense led by senior Chico Bennett Jr. The defensive end has an ACC-leading six sacks this season and looks to feast on an injured Miami offensive line.
themiamihurricane.comTakeaways from Miami’s loss to Duke
The Miami Hurricanes were looking for a winning streak on Saturday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium after beating Virginia Tech the week before. Instead, they got a thumping, falling under .500 with a 45-21 loss to Duke. ‘Canes are their own worst enemyLast week, a season-high 17 penalties for 159 yards kept Virginia Tech in the game. This week, eight turnovers – five fumbles and three interceptions – led to 24 Blue Devil points, the difference in the game. In the fourth quarter, Miami turned the ball over on four consecutive drives as Duke outscored it 21-0 in the final frame.
themiamihurricane.comMiami’s struggles continue with 45-21 loss to Duke at home
A season marred by disappointment for the Miami Hurricanes continued Saturday afternoon as they fell to the Duke Blue Devils at Hard Rock Stadium, 45-21. Turnovers were the main culprit for Miami’s loss as it turned the ball over eight times, resulting in 24 Blue Devil points. At the end of the first quarter, Miami held a 7-0 lead, and everything seemed under control. Later in the third quarter, Duke would answer as Leonard threw a two-yard touchdown to Nicky Dalmolin to give Duke the lead. Midway through the fourth, Duke running back Jordan Waters punched it in from two yards out to give Duke a 38-21 advantage.
themiamihurricane.comMiami striving for third-straight win against Duke
In their second of eight straight Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) games, Miami is looking to improve to a winning record with a win against Duke this Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami (3-3, 1-1 ACC) enters this game as the favorite to win, as they have won its last two games against Duke (4-3, 1-2 ACC). “I really feel that strongly about him,” Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said to reporters about Leonard. Cristobal also praised Duke running back Jordan Waters for his ability to make big plays and be a threat to the defense. Their coaching staff from a personnel standpoint, they’ve gotten some players over the last couple years that really stand out as football players,” Cristobal said.
themiamihurricane.com‘Canes football beats Virginia Tech, 20-14, for first ACC win
After a three-game losing streak, which included a shocking upset by Middle Tennessee State, the ‘Canes pulled out a 20-14 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday afternoon at Lane Stadium for their first Atlantic Coast Conference win this season. On its next scoring drive, Miami needed only 2:29 to move 80 yards down the field and go up 17-0. Van Dyke dropped a perfect pass right over a Virginia Tech defender and into Young’s hands for a 17-yard touchdown. Miami wouldn’t give Virginia Tech an opportunity to take the lead, though, as it converted twice on third down on its next drive. Van Dyke got the last conversion with his nine-yard rush on third-and-6 to put the game away.
themiamihurricane.comHurricanes in need of win against struggling Hokies
Though UM is reeling, sophomore signal caller Tyler Van Dyke looked much improved last weekend. Throwing 57 times, Van Dyke was only intercepted once while completing 42 throws for 496 yards and three touchdowns. “We need to execute better and maybe scheme up better,” Van Dyke said. Additionally, Van Dyke may have a good chance to put up another solid week. “I think we made a great step in the right direction in the pass game,” Van Dyke said.
themiamihurricane.comMiami loses ACC opener to UNC, 27-24, as comeback falls short
Instead, quarterback Tyler Van Dyke threw an interception with seconds left to seal the victory for the Tar Heels, 27-24. “None of the stats matter if we lose the game,” Van Dyke said. Wide receiver Key’shawn Smith’s inside slant was run to perfection as Van Dyke found him for the 20-yard score. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Miami had a chance to tie it up in the red zone. However, when Miami got the ball back after quickly stopping North Carolina, Van Dyke threw an interception to end the game.
themiamihurricane.comHurricanes look for bounce-back win against high-powered Tar Heels
On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Miami Hurricanes (2-2) will start Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play against North Carolina (4-1, 1-0 ACC). Van Dyke, a redshirt sophomore, has had a rough 2022 campaign thus far. Accuracy has been a concern, as well, as Van Dyke is completing under 60% of his throws. “It was a rough day for me and the offense, you just got to move on from it,” Van Dyke said about the MTSU defeat. As it relates to the historical matchup of the Tar Heels and Hurricanes, recent years have not been kind to Miami.
themiamihurricane.comTakeaways from Miami’s loss to Middle Tennessee State
The Miami Hurricanes entered Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday afternoon as 25.5-point favorites over Middle Tennessee State and left with a 45-31 loss. Yet, his team looked flat against Middle Tennessee State. After gaining 4.9 yards per carry against Texas A&M’s elite defense, Miami only rushed for 60 yards on 38 attempts against MTSU. The Hurricanes’ defense had their first real test this week and failed. Miami’s defense gave up just over 12 points a game before Saturday, good enough for second in the ACC.
themiamihurricane.comHurricanes upset at home, 45-31, against Middle Tennessee State
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal’s 52nd birthday on Saturday may have been his worst yet, as the Miami Hurricanes fell to heavy underdog Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), 45-31, at Hard Rock Stadium. And credit Middle Tennessee for doing what they did,” Cristobal said. Multiple mistakes on both sides of the ball had fans at Hard Rock Stadium booing for large portions of the first half. By the time the final whistle blew, Hard Rock Stadium was empty. Miami has a bye next week, before Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play begins against the University of North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Hard Rock Stadium.
themiamihurricane.comHurricanes attempting to bounce back against ‘disruptive’ Middle Tennessee State
The Miami Hurricanes (2-1) have returned to the Greentree Practice Fields as they await a new opponent this Saturday in the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (2-1). Coming into the game against MTSU, sophomore signal-caller Tyler Van Dyke will have his work cut out for him as he attempts to bounce back. “Come in to practice everyday with the right mindset, everybody willing to work, we try to make tomorrow better than yesterday.”Middle Tennessee State will bring in an Air Raid offense led by head coach Rick Stockstill. “He’s recruited some really good football players.”Led by quarterback Chase Cunningham, the Blue Raiders’ offense is averaging 311.3 yards per game, 10th in the Conference USA. Still, MTSU has won their last two games against Colorado State and Tennessee State, putting up 49 points last week.
themiamihurricane.comImprovement is the name of the game for Hurricanes football, but Miami is heading in the right direction
Miami fans were ready to witness a historic moment in Hurricanes’ football history. However, to only lose by one possession through all the mistakes shows the effort and determination of this Miami football team. Miami’s last matchup against an SEC team was last year’s season opener against the University of Alabama. Miami defensive linemen Jahfari Harvey and Darrell Jackson Jr. both had a sack and a tackle for loss in the game. While Miami has much room to improve, Saturday’s game still showed a glimpse of the Hurricanes’ competitiveness to reach success nationally and in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
themiamihurricane.com‘Canes football drops first game of the season, 17-9, against No. 24 Texas A&M
24 Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday night at Kyle Field, losing 17-9 in its first road game of the season. Defensively, the Hurricanes put together a quick stop after the score, leading to a Texas A&M punt. Playing conservatively, the Hurricanes sent Borregales out, who chipped in a 22-yard field goal to make it 17-6 . Taking 6:19 off the game clock, Miami drove the ball down to the A&M 16 before Borregales kicked yet another field goal to make it a one possession game at 17-9. At their own 43 with 1:16 left in the game, the Hurricanes only moved 17 yards until they turned it over on downs.
themiamihurricane.com‘Canes overcome slow start to down Southern Miss 30-7
However, Miami’s defense got a stop and the fifteenth-ranked ‘Canes caught fire in the second half, outscoring Southern Miss by 20 points in the game’s final 30 minutes to secure a 30-7 victory. Van Dyke then unleashed a 35-yard deep ball to find receiver Key’Shawn Smith in the end zone, putting Miami up 24-7. “That was probably my best throw of the day,” Van Dyke, who passed for 241 yards and one touchdown on Saturday, said. The ‘Canes preparation paid off, as they let up 10 yards to Gore Jr. and 24 total rushing yards to the Golden Eagles. Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was particularly shaky in the first half with multiple inaccurate throws, including one that missed tight end Will Mallory in the middle of the field.
themiamihurricane.comTakeaways from Miami’s victory over Bethune-Cookman
While most Hurricanes fans expected a win in head coach Mario Cristobal’s debut, no one anticipated a 70-13 thumping of Bethune-Cookman at Hard Rock Stadium. The running game shined beautifully. The Hurricanes defense had three interceptions in the game, one of which was returned for a touchdown by fifth-year redshirt junior Gilbert Frierson. Although there was no turnover chain to celebrate with, the team and stadium cheered for each of the takeaways. His three returns added up to 184 yards total, including a 72-yard rush that put the Hurricanes in the red zone.
themiamihurricane.com‘Canes football rushes for seven touchdowns, dominates Bethune-Cookman in season opener
Over 56,000 fans erupted when the ‘Canes ran onto the field, ready to witness history. 16 Miami Hurricanes had given Cristobal his first win as head coach, pummeling Bethune-Cookman, 70-13, at Hard Rock Stadium to open the 2022 season. The Hurricanes offense fired on all cylinders throughout, scoring touchdowns on 10 of 12 possessions. Offensive coordinator Josh Gattis’ run-heavy scheme was on full display, as Miami’s rushing attack registered 305 yards and a modern-day record seven touchdowns. “The offensive line took control of the line of scrimmage and the [running] backs ran hard,” Cristobal said post-game.
themiamihurricane.comHurricanes looking to play their “very best football” against Bethune-Cookman
“Bethune is a good football team with good coaches and all we are looking for is to play our very best football,” Cristobal said to reporters at a media availability. After injuries sidelined King, Van Dyke got his first start in a Thursday night game against Virginia. You have to almost double cover him to stop him,” Van Dyke said. Overall, the Hurricanes return 73% of their production from last season. The last time the Hurricanes faced Bethune-Cookman, they played as well as they could’ve hoped for, clobbering the Wildcats 63-0 in 2019.
themiamihurricane.com‘He’s special’: Improved Tyler Van Dyke ready to take next step
There are not many quarterbacks in college football that were as good as Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was in his final six games last season. Van Dyke has not allowed the attention to get in his head and has continued perfecting his craft, as head coach Mario Cristobal has noticed the returning starter’s improvement. “He understands the ball … not every quarterback understands protections and what comes with it and how to get yourself in a good one and out of a bad one,” Cristobal said regarding Van Dyke. He’s really good, really really good at pre to post-snap coverage and being able to make a decision. This guy, he’s special.”The quarterback agrees with his new head coach’s assessment of where he’s gotten better.
themiamihurricane.comTakeaways: The first few days of fall football practice
University of Miami’s Fall football camp has officially begun. The morning of Friday’s practice, Cristobal tweeted, “#CanesAreBackToWork” at 4:15 a.m. Something is different about Miami football this season, and everyone at ‘The U’ feels it. “Our tempo, the way we do things, will get better,” Cristobal said after practice on Friday. Miami upgrading its practice facilitiesThe Hurricanes installed cooling stations in their practice facilities this summer to help athletes recover from the scorching South Florida heat.
themiamihurricane.comCan’t wait for Miami Sports? Here are some of the most exciting Hurricane athletes to watch this fall
Maybe that last part was just a one-time thing, but this season will be full of excitement thanks to our Hurricane athletes. Without further ado, here are some of the most exciting Hurricanes to watch this fall:Tyler Van Dyke – FootballWas there ever a doubt? In his nine starts last season, Van Dyke threw for 2,931 yards and 25 touchdowns, going 6-3, which included a statement win over No. The setter from Winter Springs, Fla., was one of two Canes to start all 30 matches last fall and led Miami with 1,142 assists. Last fall, Dagenais started all 16 matches and posted four shutouts in goal.
themiamihurricane.comTakeaways from Miami football’s spring game
With this new preview of what Canes fans can expect to see come September, here are some key takeaways to consider after the conclusion of Miami’s 2022 spring game. Backup quarterback Jake Garcia didn’t appear as a backupBehind Van Dyke was sophomore Jake Garcia, who has consistently proved to be a strong backup in the current tandem with Van Dyke. Parrish Jr.’s performance in the spring game will most definitely bring competition in a much deeper RB room in 2022. Restrepo led all receivers in both catches and receiving yards, putting up six catches and notching 60 receiving yards in the spring game. With this defensive performance, Addae as well as Steele could most definitely be looking to develop a ballhawk-style coverage for the Miami secondary.
themiamihurricane.comOffense scores four touchdowns, secondary makes plays in UM’s spring football game
An intense and spirited month of spring football culminated Saturday afternoon with Miami’s annual spring football game, taking place at Drive Pink Stadium. Third-year running back Henry Parrish Jr. crossed the end zone twice, leading all Hurricanes in rushing touchdowns. “They’re clicking.”Parrish finished the game with 42 yards on eight carries to go along with his pair of touchdowns. “I’m excited for him.”Returning starter Tyler Van Dyke led Miami’s first-team offense, throwing for 172 yards and a touchdown. “They made some plays as well.”UM’s offense did not completely dominate, however, as multiple Hurricanes stepped up for the defense.
themiamihurricane.comTakeaways from day eight of Miami football spring practice
The Hurricanes were back on the Greentree Practice Fields Thursday morning for their eighth practice of spring football, which was followed by a media availability with defensive linemen Chantz Williams and Jahfari Harvey, as well as offensive linemen Jakai Clark and Justice Oluwaseun. Here are some takeaways and highlights from day eight of Miami’s spring practices. Through almost three weeks of spring practice, Taylor has impressed players with his knowledge of and ability to teach the game. Ivey, a Miami native, also came down with an interception during a wide receivers versus defensive backs drill. Jaden Rashada highlights recruiting attendees at practiceThe five-star class of 2023 quarterback from Pittsburg, California took an unofficial visit to Miami and attended spring practice on Thursday.
themiamihurricane.comFive questions to watch from day five of spring practice
An immense deal of expectation and excitement lies around Miami football as it closes its third week of spring practice. We’re installing the offense this spring, but what we look like in the fall could be completely different,” Gattis said after the second practice of the spring. Will Tyler Van Dyke adapt to a new offense? Nevertheless, Van Dyke finished as the ACC Rookie of the Year. Moreover, many witnessing the spring practices that have occurred thus far have mentioned that Van Dyke and Restrepo seem to be working together in stride.
themiamihurricane.comTakeaways from day one of Miami spring football practice
After an offseason sparked by an alteration in leadership and an abundance of coaching changes, Miami football’s spring practices are finally here. Here are some takeaways and highlights from UM’s first day of spring practice…1. The rising sophomore had 31 tackles, two interceptions and two passes defended last year for the Canes. Quarterback Jacurri Brown was impressiveThe rising 6-foot-4 freshman signal-caller showed off his arm talent in Miami’s first spring football practice, slinging crisp passes around the field during the media-viewing portions on Greentree practice field. On Cristobal:“He tries to better us men [both] on the field and off the field,” Frierson said.
themiamihurricane.comMiami earns bid to compete in Sun Bowl against Washington State
The Miami football team will finish its 2021 season in the Sun Bowl game, as announced in a Miami Athletics release Sunday. After closing their season on a two-game win streak, the Hurricanes (7-4, 5-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) will travel to El Paso, Texas, to face Washington State (7-5, 6-3 Pac-12) on Dec. 31 at noon. Miami will now compete in its ninth consecutive bowl game, as it looks to overcome a four-game skid in postseason contests. Sophomore quarterback Jayden De Laura has guided the Washington State offense with 23 touchdowns, despite nine interceptions. Miami also lost in the 2010 Sun Bowl 33-17 to Notre Dame and possesses a 20-24 mark in bowl games, yet has not won since 2016.
themiamihurricane.comHurricanes score 44 unanswered points, destroy Duke in regular season finale
At the 8:37 minutes mark of the first quarter, Miami trailed Duke after a 94-yard kickoff return by Blue Devils sophomore Jaylen Stinson. After, it was all Miami, out-gaining Duke by over 400 yards, and closing its regular season with a 47-10 win at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. “Duke came out in a totally different defense that we went through in film,” Hurricanes head coach Manny Diaz said. The Hurricanes closed their regular season winning five of their final six games, to seal a 7-5 record on the season. The Hurricanes will finish their season with a bowl game, the question now is when and where.
themiamihurricane.comMiami looks to finish regular season strong against struggling Duke
After a roller coaster of a season filled with a fair share of ups and downs, Miami is looking to end its regular season on a high note when it travels to Durham, North Carolina to face Duke. “We’ve got to make sure we finish the regular season,” Hurricanes head coach Manny Diaz said. Given that this is both teams’ final regular season game and that Duke is ineligible for postseason play, Diaz expects the Blue Devils (3-8, 0-7 ACC) to play harder than usual. The Blue Devils will be lead on offense by senior running back Mateo Durant, who ranks second in the ACC in total rushing yards with 1173 yards. The Canes have a star running back of their own in freshman Jaylan Knighton, who will look to attack Duke’s poor rushing defense — charted 116th nationally in rushing yards allowed per game.
themiamihurricane.comHurricanes start hot, hold off Virginia Tech for Senior Day win 38-26
The Miami Hurricanes ended their home slate on top, beating Virginia Tech 38-26 to clinch bowl eligibility in the 2021 season. At the break, Van Dyke had already hit for 235 yards through the air, and two touchdown passes. “We’ve called a lot more shots and we’ve been hitting a lot of them,” Van Dyke said. With the game on the line, one of the longest-tenured Hurricanes stepped up to win the game. “It’s always important for this program to go to a bowl game,” said Hurricanes defensive end Zach McCloud.
themiamihurricane.comMiami Hurricanes look for winning record against Virginia Tech
The loss now puts the Hurricanes at a 5-5 overall record and out of contention for an Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. Like Miami (5-5, 3-3 ACC), Virginia Tech has had a tumultuous season, beating Georgia Tech and North Carolina, but losing to Pitt. As a result, former Hokie and All-American J.C. Price is acting as interim head coach and will be on the sideline as they face Miami head coach Manny Diaz and his Hurricanes. “There’s a mission and the mission this week is to beat Virginia Tech. Beating Virginia Tech is crucial if Miami hopes to enter bowl game consideration.
themiamihurricane.comFlustered Hurricanes fall to Florida State to end four game win streak against rival
After scoring 21 unanswered points in the third quarter and into the fourth quarter, it felt like the Miami Hurricanes had the game in control. But when Miami plays Florida State, nothing is ever certain. Florida State scored 11 straight points with less than five minutes on the clock to end its four-game losing streak and knock the Hurricanes out of ACC championship contention. “That was a proper Miami-Florida State game,” Miami head coach Manny Diaz said after the game. But the mistakes made earlier in the game caught up to the Hurricanes.
themiamihurricane.comThere’s still a chance: Miami’s very realistic path to winning the ACC championship
The Canes are well aware that if they keep playing well they could earn themselves a trip to Charlotte to play in the ACC championship game. But what exactly would it take for the Hurricanes to compete for the ACC title game? Miami sits in third place as of now in the Coastal division with a record of 3-2, trailing only Virginia (6-3, 4-2 ACC) and Pitt (7-2, 4-1 ACC). 9 Notre Dame on Nov. 13, and in-state rival Virginia Tech on Nov. 27. However, arguably the most crucial game of the Hurricanes’ remaining schedule is lined up just a few days away.
themiamihurricane.comHurricanes escape with narrow home victory over Georgia Tech
What started as a dominating performance from the Miami Hurricanes ended as a nail-biting finish against Atlantic Coast Conference opponent Georgia Tech. But Rambo fumbled on the subsequent drive, giving Georgia Tech the ball back. We were really confident.”Georgia Tech (3-6, 2-5 ACC) and Miami exchanged touchdowns to start the second half, maintaining a four-point Georgia Tech lead at 28-24. On the 2-point conversion attempt, Van Dyke’s pass was intercepted and returned 100 yards for a Georgia Tech two-point score. The Hurricanes faced a fourth-and-1 at the Georgia Tech 28-yard line and elected to go for it rather than attempt a 45-yard field goal.
themiamihurricane.comMiami looks to extend win streak in Homecoming game against Georgia Tech
After two consecutive victories against ranked opponents, Miami has a prime opportunity to improve to a winning record for the first time this season against Georgia Tech in the annual Homecoming game. “[I] just go about my day,” Van Dyke said. “Any time you can go out and do what [Van Dyke] did against two great defenses, it’s impressive,” Miami center Jakai Clark said. Gibbs, a freshman from Dalton, Georgia, has nearly 900 total yards of offense for the Yellow Jackets this season. “I want another [touchdown].”Smith and the rest of the explosive Miami offense will have more opportunities to score against Georgia Tech on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
themiamihurricane.comVan Dyke’s career afternoon fuels Hurricanes’ 38-34 upset victory in Pittsburgh
At the start of the 2021 season, second-year freshman quarterback Tyler Van Dyke wasn’t expected to be battling the premier quarterbacks of the Atlantic Coast Conference. But from one Top 20-ranked opponent to the next, Van Dyke led the Miami Hurricanes into battle for every ounce of momentum on Saturday. “What an extraordinary football game,” Miami head coach Manny Diaz said. I was confident in all the players we’ve got on offense,” Van Dyke said. Matching Pittsburgh’s passing-dominant attack, Van Dyke totaled 317 passing yards in the first half after finishing with 325 versus No.
themiamihurricane.comMiami football looks for second straight ranked win at hostile Heinz Field against No. 17 Pittsburgh
He is averaging just under 320 passing yards per game with a career-best 68.9 completion percentage and has thrown just one interception. Uiagalelei to under 130 yards passing, zero passing TDs and forced him into two interceptions, including a pick-six by junior linebacker SirVocea Dennis in the third quarter. 2 in the nation and seemed to be a lock for a College Football Playoff appearance, but the loss to a four-win Panthers team spoiled those chances. That upset win was Kenny Pickett’s first career start as Panthers quarterback. The Hurricanes and Panthers will kick off from Heinz Stadium at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30.
themiamihurricane.comMiami edges No. 18 North Carolina State 31-30, ends two-game skid
18 North Carolina State to achieve its first elusive ACC win. Van Dyke completed a four-yard touchdown pass to redshirt junior receiver Charleston Rambo with 10:18 left in the fourth quarter to give the Canes a 31-27 lead. Junior tight end Will Mallory caught three receptions for 34 yards and a third-quarter touchdown. “To hold them to basically 70 yards rushing when you take away the fake punt, that’s getting better. “The fight is special in Miami, and the players just hadn’t seen the reward of the win,” Diaz said.
themiamihurricane.comMiami looking avoid worst 7-game start since 1975 against No. 18 North Carolina State
18 North Carolina State (5-1, 2-0 ACC). “[Miami] put up 44 points last year on [North Carolina State],” Van Dyke said. He struggled last weekend against North Carolina, throwing three interceptions and completing less than 50 percent of his passes. In contrast to Van Dyke, North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary will be making his 15th career start. “[North Carolina State’s] victory versus Clemson speaks for itself,” Diaz said.
themiamihurricane.comHurricanes fall 45-42 on last-second interception, drop to 2-4
The Miami Hurricanes dropped their fourth game of the season on Saturday to North Carolina, falling 45-42 at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. “Then, it was full speed to the end zone.”UNC piled more points on the Hurricanes later in the quarter. Dominating the second quarter, UNC scored 17 of the 24 points posted during the frame. Knighton scored a trio of touchdowns, his first coming in the second quarter, but two important plays followed in the second half. As it hung in the air for two seconds, Gray sprung to the ball for his second interception of the game, sealing the Hurricanes’ fate.
themiamihurricane.comMiami hopes to turn corner on Tobacco Road against struggling North Carolina
The last time Miami and North Carolina stepped on the same turf, almost nothing went right for the Hurricanes. On a cooler, mid-December afternoon in Miami Gardens, graduate quarterback D’Eriq King and the then No. Former North Carolina running backs Michael Carter and Javonte Williams, now each competing professionally in the NFL, combined for all but 10 of those yards, setting a new Football Bowl Subdivision record. Starters, including King and offensive linemen Corey Gaynor and Jalen Rivers, have been sidelined to season-ending injuries ahead of UM’s rematch with North Carolina (3-3, 2-3 ACC) inside Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Saturday. The 6-foot-1 native of Indian Trail, North Carolina, then rushed for 108 yards versus Florida State Saturday.
themiamihurricane.comD’Eriq King to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, Tyler Van Dyke named starter
After weeks of uncertainty surrounding the quarterback position, the Miami Hurricanes have a new permanent starting quarterback: Tyler Van Dyke. Head coach Manny Diaz announced Monday morning that D’Eriq King is having season-ending surgery to repair his shoulder injury. The redshirt senior sustained the injury against Michigan State on Sept. 18, and hoped to rehabilitate his shoulder before playing again later this season. “We knew the odds were, with the injury he suffered to his shoulder, that he would probably need surgery to correct it. Between the two games he played in, Van Dyke averaged a 62.5% pass completion rate, passed for 473 yards, and rushed for a net of six yards.
themiamihurricane.comColumn: Breaking down Tyler Van Dyke’s first complete game as a Hurricane
One of the lights that shined the brightest at Hard Rock Stadium was Tyler Van Dyke. Through the first three drives of the game, Van Dyke and Lashlee did not push the ball downfield and getting quick, easy completions was the priority. This forced Virginia’s defense to load the box, giving Van Dyke more man coverage matchups on the outsides. On Miami’s final touchdown drive, Van Dyke took a deep drop and wanted to take a shot. Van Dyke had plenty of time and delivered a strong dart to Rambo over the middle for 16 yards.
themiamihurricane.comMissed field goal leaves Miami defeated, shocked in ACC opener
Backup quarterback Tyler Van Dyke opened the second start of his UM career 4-for-11 with 63 passing yards. “I have to give credit to the offense, they really kept me up when things weren’t going well,” Van Dyke said. And six minutes into the fourth, backup quarterback Tyler Van Dyke sustained the on-ground attack. I started out slow and it was really fast out there,” Van Dyke said. “We were just trying to go down there and set up the ball for Andy,” Van Dyke said.
themiamihurricane.comMiami freshmen lead charge in rout over Central Connecticut State
Miami (2-2) dominated Central Connecticut State (1-3) en route to a 69-0 win, but the score was only part of the story, as underclassmen dictated Saturday’s offense. “These games matter because they help you with your developmental guys,” Miami head coach Manny Diaz said. I’m prepared, so I’m ready.”As Miami averaged 10.6 yards per play for 739 total yards, Van Dyke and Garcia sustained their sharp approach in a balanced Miami passing and rushing attack for a 49-0 halftime lead. In last week’s loss, Miami missed 30 tackles yet exhibited few tackling shortages versus Central Connecticut State defense with a more physical, energetic and disciplined approach. Based off the evidence of what you saw today, it feels like both guys are guys we feel good about,” Diaz said on King.
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