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American college football season
The 2021 Miami Hurricanes football team (variously "Miami", "The U", "UM", "'Canes") represented the University of Miami during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Hurricanes were led by third-year head coach Manny Diaz , who was dismissed on December 6. They played their home games at Hard Rock Stadium , competing as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
The Hurricanes finished their regular season with a 7–5 overall record and accepted a bid to play in the Sun Bowl , where they were scheduled to face the Washington State Cougars . On December 26, the Hurricanes announced their withdrawal from the bowl, due to COVID-19 issues; organizers stated that they would try to secure a replacement team to face Washington State.[ 1] The following day, the Central Michigan Chippewas were named as the Sun Bowl replacement team.[ 2]
Blake Baker former defensive coordinator for the Hurricanes, accepted a position as a linebackers coach for the LSU Tigers after Manny Diaz announced he would start taking over play calling duties for the Hurricanes.[ 3]
Outgoing
The Miami Hurricanes lost six players via transfer from the 2020 season.
The following Hurricanes players were selected in the 2021 NFL Draft.
2021 Miami Hurricanes football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
WR
0
Romello Brinson
Fr
QB
1
D'Eriq King
Sr
RB
2
Donald Chaney Jr.
Fr
WR
3
Mike Harley Jr.
Sr
RB
4
Jaylan Knighton
So
WR
5
Key'Shawn Smith
So
WR
7
Xavier Restrepo
So
QB
9
Tyler Van Dyke
So
WR
11
Charleston Rambo
Jr
WR
12
Brashard Smith
So
QB
13
Jake Garcia
Fr
WR
15
Jacolby George
So
QB
16
Ryan Rizk
So
QB
17
Peyton Matocha
So
TE
18
Larry Hodges
Fr
WR
19
Dazalin Warshom
Fr
RB
22
Thaddeus Franklin Jr.
So
RB
23
Cam'Ron Harris
Jr
RB
24
Cody Brown
So
WR
31
Connor Byrne
Jr
FB
37
Michael Parrott
Jr
WR
40
Will Huggins
So
WR
7
Brian Hightower
Fr
WR
40
Will Huggins
Fr
RB
43
Isaiah Cashwell
Jr
WR
46
Devon Perry
Sr
WR
47
Mykel Tubbs
So
TE
48
Robert Prosek
So
OL
50
Laurence Seymour
Fr
OL
51
D. J. Scaife Jr.
Sr
OL
52
Cleveland Reed Jr.
Jr
OL
53
Jakai Clark
So
OL
54
Isaiah Walker Jr.
Fr
OL
55
Navauaghn Donaldson
Sr
OL
60
Zion Nelson
Jr
OL
62
Jarrid Williams
Sr
OL
64
Jalen Rivers
Fr
OL
65
Corey Gaynor
Jr
OL
66
Ousman Traore
Jr
OL
67
Gavin Adams
Fr
OL
68
Michael Scibelli
So
OL
70
Justice Oluwaseun
Sr
OL
71
Jared Griffith
So
OL
72
Chris Washington
Fr
OL
74
John Campbell Jr.
So
OL
75
Zalon'tae Hillery
Jr
OL
76
Ryan Rodriguez
Fr
OL
79
Michael McLaughlin
Fr
TE
80
Elijah Arroyo
So
TE
81
Kahlil Brantley
Fr
WR
83
Michael Redding III
Fr
TE
85
Will Mallory
Sr
TE
86
Dominic Mammarelli
Fr
WR
88
Dante Johnson
Sr
Defense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
S
0
James Williams
Fr
DL
1
Nesta Jade Silvera
Jr
CB
2
Tyrique Stevenson
Jr
DB
3
Gilbert Frierson
Jr
LB
4
Keontra Smith
Jr
S
5
Amari Carter
Sr
LB
6
Sam Brooks Jr.
So
CB
7
Al Blades Jr.
Jr
CB
8
D. J. Ivey
Sr
LB
9
Avery Huff
So
LB
11
Corey Flagg Jr.
So
DL
12
Jahfari Harvey
So
DE
13
Deandre Johnson
Sr
S
15
Avantae Williams
So
CB
16
Malik Curtis
So
LB
17
Waynmon Steed Jr.
Sr
LB
18
Tirek Austin-Cave
So
S
20
Jalen Harrell
So
S
21
Bubba Bolden
Jr
CB
23
Te'Corey Couch
Jr
S
24
Kamren Kinchens
So
S
25
Keshawn Washington
Fr
S
27
Brian Balom
Fr
CB
28
Marcus Clarke
So
CB
29
Isaiah Dunson
So
DL
33
Chantz Williams
So
LB
34
Ryan Ragone
Jr
LB
35
Zac Smith
Fr
LB
38
Shawn Sawyer
Fr
CB
40
Luis Gutierrez Jr.
So
LB
41
Chase Smith
So
DL
45
Bryan Levine
So
LB
48
Jake Hoffman
So
LB
51
Tyler Johnson
So
DL
53
Zach McCloud
Sr
DL
56
Leonard Taylor III
Fr
DL
69
Sam Fishman
Fr
DL
81
Jared Harrison-Hunte
So
DL
84
Josh Neely
So
DL
91
Jordan Miller
Jr
DE
93
Jabari Ishmael
Fr
DE
95
Thomas Davis
Fr
DL
96
Jonathan Ford
Sr
DL
97
Allan Haye Jr.
Fr
DL
99
Elijah Roberts
So
Special teams
Pos.
#
Name
Class
K
30
Andres Borregales
So
P
32
Nelson Foley
So
K
45
Camden Price
So
LS
49
Mason Napper
Fr
LS
58
Clay James
Jr
LS
59
Alan Nadelsticher
Fr
K/P
85
Sebastian Przytula
Fr
P
86
Fred Potter
Fr
P
87
Matias Gasc
Sr
P
94
Lou Hedley
Sr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
Date Time Opponent Rank Site TV Result Attendance September 4 3:30 p.m. vs. No. 1 Alabama * No. 14 ABC L 13–4471,829
September 11 7:00 p.m. Appalachian State * No. 22 ESPNU W 25–2345,877
September 18 12:00 p.m. Michigan State * No. 24 Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens, FL ABC L 17–3846,427
September 25 12:30 p.m. Central Connecticut * Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens, FL ACCRSN W 69–044,019
7:30 p.m. Virginia Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens, FL ESPN L 28–3037,269
October 16 3:30 p.m. at North Carolina ACCN L 42–4550,500
October 23 7:30 p.m. No. 18 NC State Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens, FL ESPN2 W 31–3043,293
October 30 12:00 p.m. at No. 17 Pittsburgh ACCN W 38–3446,977
November 6 12:30 p.m. Georgia Tech Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens, FL ACCRSN W 33–3048,161
November 13 3:30 p.m. at Florida State ESPN L 28–3171,917
November 20 7:30 p.m. Virginia Tech Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens, FL (rivalry ) ACCN W 38–2640,839
November 27 12:30 p.m. at Duke ACCRSN W 47–1017,391
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Eastern time
Source:[ 4]
Vs. No. 1 Alabama (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game)[ edit ]
No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. No. 14 Miami Hurricanes
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 1 Crimson Tide
10
17
14 3 44
No. 14 Hurricanes
0
3
10 0 13
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta, GA
Game information
First quarter
ALA – John Metchie III 37-yard pass from Bryce Young (Will Reichard kick), 12:07. Crimson Tide 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:53.
ALA – Will Reichard 38-yard field goal, 4:39. Crimson Tide 10–0. Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 5:05.
Second quarter
ALA – Cameron Latu 9-yard pass from Bryce Young (Will Reichard kick), 14:12. Crimson Tide 17–0. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:32.
ALA – Will Reichard 51-yard field goal, 11:33. Crimson Tide 20–0. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 2:16.
ALA – Cameron Latu 25-yard pass from Bryce Young (Will Reichard kick), 6:55. Crimson Tide 27–0. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 2:31.
MIA – Andres Borregales 37-yard field goal, 0:00. Crimson Tide 27–3. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 1:57.
Third quarter
ALA – Jameson Williams 94-yard pass from Bryce Young (Will Reichard kick), 9:29. Crimson Tide 34–3. Drive: 3 plays, 99 yards, 0:50.
ALA – Trey Sanders 20-yard run (Will Reichard kick), 7:01. Crimson Tide 41–3. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:16.
MIA – Xavier Restrepo 29-yard pass from D'Eriq King (Andres Borregales kick), 5:18. Crimson Tide 41–10. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:43.
MIA – Andres Borregales 28-yard field goal, 0:30. Crimson Tide 41–13. Drive: 8 plays, 14 yards, 2:49.
Fourth quarter
ALA – Will Reichard 40-yard field goal, 7:52. Crimson Tide 44–13. Drive: 13 plays, 53 yards, 7:38.
Statistics
ALA
MIA
First downs
28
17
Plays–yards
77–510
64–266
Rushes–yards
38–156
31–87
Passing yards
354
179
Passing: comp –att –int
28–39–0
23–33–2
Time of possession
37:02
22:58
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Alabama
Passing
Bryce Young
27/38, 344 yards, 4 TD
Rushing
Brian Robinson Jr.
12 carries, 60 yards
Receiving
Jameson Williams
4 receptions, 126 yards, TD
Miami
Passing
D'Eriq King
23/30, 179 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Cam'Ron Harris
12 carries, 37 yards
Receiving
Xavier Restrepo
3 receptions, 55 yards, TD
Game Two – Appalachian State (1–0) at No. 22 Miami Hurricanes (0–1)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Mountaineers
7
7
3 6 23
No. 22 Hurricanes
9
3
7 6 25
at Hard Rock Stadium • Miami Gardens, Florida
Date : Saturday, September 11, 2021Game time : 7:00 p.m. EDT Game weather : Sunny • Temperature : 87 °F (31 °C) •Referee : Kyle OlsenTV announcers (ESPNU ) : Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (analyst), Tiffany Blackman (sideline)Pregame line : Miami −7.5
Game information
First quarter
(9:09) MIA – Donald Chaney Jr. 1-yard run, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 0:49; Miami 7–0 )
(5:20) APP – Camerun Peoples 28-yard run, Chandler Staton kick (Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 3:49; Tie 7–7 )
(2:50) MIA – Team Safety (Drive: 7 plays, −9 yards, 2:50; Miami 7–9 )
Second quarter
(6:19) MIA – Andres Borregales 27-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 4:12; Miami 12–7 )
(6:07) APP – Jalen Virgil 100-Yard Kickoff Return (Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:13; Appalachian State 14–12 )
Third quarter
(13:32) MIA – Cam'Ron Harris 12-yard run, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:28; Miami 19–14 )
(9:21) APP – Chandler Staton 22-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:11; Miami 19–17 )
Fourth quarter
(9:15) MIA – Andres Borregales 38-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 12 yards, 2:05; Miami 22–17 )
(5:48) APP – Malik Williams 3-yard pass from Chase Brice, 2 Point Conversion Fail (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:27; Appalachian State 23–22 )
(2:04) MIA – Andres Borregales 43-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 3:44; Miami 25–23 )
Statistics
APP
MIA
First downs
19
25
Plays–yards
74–326
80–367
Rushes–yards
41–130
44–167
Passing yards
199
200
Passing: comp –att –int
21–34–1
20–33–0
Time of possession
32:12
27:48
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Appalachian State
Passing
Chase Brice
21/34, 199 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Camerun Peoples
17 carries, 95 yards, TD
Receiving
Corey Sutton
7 receptions, 60 yards
Miami
Passing
D'Eriq King
20/33, 200 yards
Rushing
Cam'Ron Harris
18 carries, 91 yards, TD
Receiving
Key'Shawn Smith
4 receptions, 70 yards
Game Three – Michigan State Spartans (2–0) at No. 24 Miami Hurricanes (1–1)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Spartans
0
10
7 21 38
No. 24 Hurricanes
0
7
7 3 17
at Hard Rock Stadium • Miami Gardens, Florida
Date : Saturday, September 18, 2021Game time : 12:00 p.m. EDT Game weather : Sunny • Temperature : 88 °F (31 °C) •Game attendance : 46,427Referee : Jerry McGinnTV announcers (ABC ) : Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), Katie George (sideline)Pregame line : Miami −7
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
(13:58) MSU – Matt Coghlin 23-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 4:41; Michigan State 3–0 )
(10:08) MIA – Charleston Rambo 3-yard pass from D'Eriq King, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:50; Miami 7–3 )
(2:56) MSU – Kenneth Walker III 7-yard pass from Payton Thorne, (Matt Coghlin kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:14; Michigan State 10–7 )
Third quarter
(6:08) MSU – Jalen Nailor 11-yard pass from Payton Thorne, (Matt Coghlin kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 3:59; Michigan State 17–7 )
(3:53) MIA – Charleston Rambo 14-yard pass from D'Eriq King, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 2:15; Michigan State 17–14 )
Fourth quarter
(13:10) MSU – Jayden Reed 10-yard pass from Payton Thorne, (Matt Coghlin kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 13 yards, 1:27; Michigan State 24–14 )
(8:11) MIA – Andres Borregales 55-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 38 yards, 4:59; Michigan State 24–17 )
(4:12) MSU – Jalen Nailor 39-yard pass from Payton Thorne, (Matt Coghlin kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:59; Michigan State 31–17 )
(2:32) MSU – Jayden Reed 8-yard run, (Matt Coghlin kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 23 yards, 1:07; Michigan State 38–17 )
Statistics
MSU
MIA
First downs
23
29
Plays–yards
72–454
84–440
Rushes–yards
41–193
24–52
Passing yards
261
388
Passing: comp –att –int
18–31–0
38–60–2
Time of possession
31:15
28:45
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Michigan State
Passing
Payton Thorne
18/31, 261 yards, 4 TD
Rushing
Kenneth Walker III
27 carries, 182 yards
Receiving
Jalen Nailor
4 receptions, 82 yards, 2 TD
Miami
Passing
D'Eriq King
38/59, 388 yards, 2 TD , 2 INT
Rushing
Cam'Ron Harris
11 carries, 44 yards
Receiving
Charleston Rambo
12 receptions, 156 yards, 2 TD
Central Connecticut [ edit ]
Game Four – Central Connecticut Blue Devils (1–2) at Miami Hurricanes (1–2)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Blue Devils
0
0
0 0 0
Hurricanes
21
28
13 7 69
at Hard Rock Stadium • Miami Gardens, Florida
Date : Saturday, September 25, 2021Game time : 12:30 p.m. EDT Game weather : Sunny • Temperature : 87 °F (31 °C) •Game attendance : 44,019Referee : Jerry MagallanesTV announcers (ACCRSN ) : Tom Werme (play-by-play), Charles Arbuckle (analyst)Pregame line : Miami −46
Game information
First quarter
(12:18) MIA – Mike Harley Jr. 5-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 2:02; Miami 7–0 )
(10:56) MIA – Brashard Smith 75-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 1 plays, 75 yards, 0:14; Miami 14–0 )
(4:40) MIA – Cody Brown 16-yard run (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 57 yards, 2:19; Miami 21–0 )
Second quarter
(14:10) MIA – Cam'Ron Harris 51-yard run (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 2:28; Miami 28–0 )
(8:01) MIA – Cody Brown 1-yard run (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 62 yards, 1:13; Miami 35–0 )
(3:28) MIA – Cam'Ron Harris 2-yard run (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 2:03; Miami 42–0 )
(1:26) MIA – Cam'Ron Harris 83-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 1 plays, 83 yards, 0:14; Miami 49–0 )
Third quarter
(5:35) MIA – Romello Brison 17-yard pass from Jake Garcia, (Camden Price kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 59 yards, 2:12; Miami 56–0 )
(2:01) MIA – Jacolby George 44-yard pass from Jake Garcia, (kick failed) (Drive: 3 plays, 54 yards, 1:06; Miami 62–0 )
Fourth quarter
(14:34) MIA – Thaddius Franklin Jr. 31-yard run (Camden Price kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 66 yards, 0:45; Miami 69–0 )
Statistics
CCSU
MIA
First downs
11
31
Plays–yards
63–198
70–739
Rushes–yards
27–29
45–322
Passing yards
169
417
Passing: comp –att –int
19–37–1
21–25–0
Time of possession
33:01
26:59
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Central Connecticut
Passing
Romelo Williams
15/28, 132 yards, INT
Rushing
Nasir Smith
12 carries, 22 yards
Receiving
Tyshaun James
4 receptions, 49 yards
Miami
Passing
Tyler Van Dyke
10/11, 270 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Cam'Ron Harris
10 carries, 100 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Brashard Smith
5 receptions, 91 yards, TD
Game Five – Virginia Cavaliers (2–2) at Miami Hurricanes (2–2)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Cavaliers
9
7
11 3 30
Hurricanes
0
7
14 7 28
at Hard Rock Stadium • Miami Gardens, Florida
Date : Thursday, September 30, 2021Game time : 7:30 p.m. EDT Game weather : Partly Cloudy • Temperature : 82 °F (28 °C) •Game attendance : 37,269TV announcers (ESPN ) : Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst), Harry Lyles Jr. (sideline)Pregame line : Miami −5.5
Game information
First quarter
(7:21) UVA – Wayne Taulapapa 1-yard run (Branden Farrell kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:54; Virginia 7–0 )
(1:10) UVA – Manny Alonso tackles Cam'Ron Harris in end zone for safety (Virginia 9–0 )
Second quarter
(2:30) MIA – Cam'Ron Harris 1-yard run (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 1:39; Virginia 9–7 )
(0:50) UVA – Mike Hollins 25-yard run (Branden Farrell kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 1:39; Virginia 16–7 )
Third quarter
(11:54) UVA – Brendan Farrell 43-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 1:59; Virginia 19–7 )
(9:42) MIA – Mike Harley Jr. 12-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 18 yards, 0:37; Virginia 19–14 )
(5:50) UVA – Dontayvion Wicks 36-yard pass from Brennan Armstrong, (Wayne Taulapapa 2-point run) (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:54; Virginia 27–14 )
(1:04) MIA – Cam'Ron Harris 57-yard fun the same (Branden Farrell kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:54; Virginia 27–21 )
Fourth quarter
(12:52) UVA – Brandon Farrell 30-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 3:12; Virginia 30–21 )
(9:09) MIA – Tyler Van Dyke 24-yard run (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:43; Virginia 30–28 )
Statistics
UVA
MIA
First downs
23
18
Plays–yards
79–449
69–372
Rushes–yards
35–181
40–169
Passing yards
268
203
Passing: comp –att –int
25–44–1
15–29–0
Time of possession
34:24
25:36
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Virginia
Passing
Brennan Armstrong
25/44, 268 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Wayne Taulapapa
11 carries, 63 yards, TD
Receiving
Billy Kemp
9 receptions, 81 yards
Miami
Passing
Tyler Van Dyke
15/29, 203 yards, TD
Rushing
Cam'Ron Harris
14 carries, 112 yards, TD
Receiving
Charleston Rambo
5 receptions, 99 yards
Game Six – Miami Hurricanes (2–3) at North Carolina Tar Heels (3–3)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Hurricanes
10
7
17 8 42
Tar Heels
14
17
7 7 45
at Kenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Date : Saturday, October 16, 2021Game time : 3:30 p.m. EDT Game weather : Partly Cloudy • Temperature : 77 °F (25 °C) •TV announcers (ACCN ) : Wes Durham (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst)Pregame line : North Carolina −7.5
Game information
First quarter
(11:57) UNC – Ty Chandler 51-yard run (Grayson Atkins kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:03; North Carolina 7–0 )
(10:56) MIA – Jahfari Harvey 33-yard interception return, (Andres Borregales kick) (Tied 7–7 )
(8:03) UNC – Josh Downs 45-yard pass from Sam Howell, (Grayson Atkins kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:53; North Carolina 14–7 )
(4:00) MIA – Andres Borregales 44-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 4:03; North Carolina 14–10 )
Second quarter
(10:46) UNC – John Copenhaver 2-yard pass from Sam Howell, (Grayson Atkins kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 6:04; North Carolina 21–10 )
(6:16) UNC – Ty Chandler 4-yard run (Grayson Atkins kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 3:40; North Carolina 28–10 )
(4:33) MIA – Jaylan Knighton 2-yard run (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:43; North Carolina 28–17 )
(0:00) UNC – Grayson Atkins 48-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 12 yards, 0:55; North Carolina 31–17 )
Third quarter
(10:22) MIA – Cody Brown 3-yard run (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:38; North Carolina 31–24 )
(8:21) UNC – Sam Howell 30-yard run (Grayson Atkins kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:01; North Carolina 38–24 )
(5:56) MIA – Andres Borregales 42-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 2:25; North Carolina 38–27 )
(2:25) MIA – Jaylan Knighton 60-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 1:17; North Carolina 38–34 )
Fourth quarter
(9:22) UNC – Sam Howell 11-yard run (Grayson Atkins kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 4:20; North Carolina 45–34 )
(3:08) MIA – Jaylan Knighton 4-yard run (Charleston Rambo–Jaylan Knighton pass) (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:43; North Carolina 45–42 )
Statistics
MIA
UNC
First downs
30
22
Plays–yards
79–421
74–382
Rushes–yards
34–157
48–228
Passing yards
264
154
Passing: comp –att –int
20–45–3
17–26–1
Time of possession
26:09
33:51
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Miami
Passing
Tyler Van Dyke
20/45, 264 yards, TD, 3 INT
Rushing
Jaylan Knighton
17 carries, 92 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Jaylan Knighton
7 receptions, 73 yards, TD
North Carolina
Passing
Sam Howell
17/26, 154 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing
Ty Chandler
18 carries, 104 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Josh Downs
11 receptions, 96 yards, TD
Game Seven – No. 18 NC State Wolfpack (5–1) at Miami Hurricanes (2–4)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 18 Wolfpack
3
14
3 10 30
Hurricanes
7
7
10 7 31
at Hard Rock Stadium • Miami Gardens, Florida
Date : Saturday, October 23, 2021Game time : 7:30 p.m. EDT Game weather : Partly Cloudy • Temperature : 84 °F (29 °C) • Wind : NE 9 mph (14 km/h)Game attendance : 43,293TV announcers (ESPN2 ) : Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Mike Golic Jr. (analyst), Taylor McGregor (sideline)Pregame line : NC State −3.5
Game information
First quarter
(10:50) MIA – Charleston Rambo 25-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:37; Miami 7–0 )
(4:24) NCST – Christopher Dunn 33-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 3:34; Miami 7–3 )
Second quarter
(13:41) MIA – Jaylan Knighton 53-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:25; Miami 14–3 )
(8:59) NCST – Thayer Thomas 7-yard pass from Devin Leary, (Christopher Dunn kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:42; Miami 14–10 )
(0:15) NCST – Thayer Thomas 27-yard pass from Devin Leary, (Christopher Dunn kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 77 yards, 0:32; NC State 17–14 )
Third quarter
(13:24) MIA – Will Mallory 5-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:36; Miami 21–17 )
(7:09) NCST – Christopher Dunn 44-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 26 yards, 3:21; Miami 21–20 )
(3:22) MIA – Andres Borregales 22-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:47; Miami 24–20 )
Fourth quarter
(14:45) NCST – Devin Leary 17-yard run, (Christopher Dunn kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 3:37; NC State 27–24 )
(9:34) MIA – Charleston Rambo 4-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:11; Miami 31–27 )
(5:39) NCST – Christopher Dunn 40-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:55; Miami 31–30 )
Statistics
NCST
MIA
First downs
18
18
Plays–yards
64–421
70–415
Rushes–yards
22–111
38–95
Passing yards
310
325
Passing: comp –att –int
24–42–0
25–33–0
Time of possession
28:30
31:29
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
NC State
Passing
Devin Leary
24/42, 310 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Ricky Person Jr.
9 carries, 54 yards
Receiving
Emeka Emezie
3 receptions, 75 yards
Miami
Passing
Tyler Van Dyke
25/33, 325 yards, 4 TD
Rushing
Jaylan Knighton
21 carries, 83 yards
Receiving
Charleston Rambo
9 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TD
Game Eight – Miami Hurricanes (3–4) at #17 Pittsburgh Panthers (6–1)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Hurricanes
21
10
7 0 38
No. 17 Panthers
10
7
14 3 34
at Heinz Field • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date : Saturday, October 30, 2021Game time : 12:00 p.m. EDT Game weather : Rainy • Temperature : 58 °F (14 °C) •TV announcers (ACCN ) : Chris Cotter (play-by-play), Mark Herzlich (analyst), Jalyn Johnson (sideline)Pregame line : Pittsburgh −9.0
Game information
First quarter
(12:09) PITT – Israel Abanikanda 4-yard run, (Sam Scarton kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:51; Pittsburgh 7–0 )
(10:31) MIA – Elijah Arroyo 20-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:38; Tied 7–7 )
(8:44) MIA – Will Mallory 57-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 55 yards, 0:44; Miami 14–7 )
(6:20) MIA – Jaylan Knighton 40-yard run, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 60 yards, 0:34; Miami 21–7 )
(3:35) PITT – Sam Scarton 38-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 2:55; Miami 21–10 )
Second quarter
(12:50) PITT – Israel Abanikanda 20-yard pass from Kenny Pickett, (Sam Scarton kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 2:17; Miami 21–17 )
(10:16) MIA – Andres Borregales 26-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 2:28; Miami 24–17 )
(4:02) MIA Jaylan Knighton 1-yard run, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:35; Miami 31–17 )
Third quarter
(11:18) PITT – Jared Wayne 12-yard pass from Kenny Pickett, (Sam Scarton kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, 1:35; Miami 31–24 )
(5:50) PITT – Jaylon Barden 20-yard pass from Kenny Pickett, (Sam Scarton kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 91 yards, 2:53; Tied 31–31 )
(2:15) MIA – Key'Shawn Smith 13-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 3:28; Miami 38–31 )
Fourth quarter
(13:55) PITT – Sam Scarton 23-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 3:12; Miami 38–34 )
Statistics
MIA
PITT
First downs
27
32
Plays–yards
71–492
79–587
Rushes–yards
26–71
23–68
Passing yards
428
519
Passing: comp –att –int
32–42–1
39–56–2
Time of possession
29:55
28:18
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Miami
Passing
Tyler Van Dyke
32/42, 428 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing
Jaylan Knighton
17 carries, 80 yards, TD
Receiving
Charleston Rambo
7 receptions, 101 yards
Pittsburgh
Passing
Kenny Pickett
39/55, 519 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Vincent Davis
6 carries, 45 yards
Receiving
Jordan Addison
8 receptions, 145 yards
Game Nine – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3–5) at Miami Hurricanes (4–4)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Yellow Jackets
7
14
7 2 30
Hurricanes
14
3
7 9 33
at Hard Rock Stadium • Miami Gardens, Florida
Date : Saturday, November 6, 2021Game time : 12:30 p.m. EDT Game weather : Rainy • Temperature : 81 °F (27 °C) •TV announcers (ACCRSN ) : Tom Werme (play-by-play), James Bates (analyst)Pregame line : Miami −10.0
Game information
First quarter
(9:10) MIA – Mike Harley Jr. 8-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 93 yards, 3:39; Miami 7–0 )
(7:14) MIA – Charleston Rambo 35-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 58 yards, 0:58; Miami 14–0 )
(4:21) GT – Jordan Mason 71-yard run, (Brent Cimaglia kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 93 yards, 2:53; Miami 14–7 )
Second quarter
(13:22) GT – Jahmyr Gibbs 29-yard run, (Brent Cimaglia kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 86 yards, 2:57; Tied 14–14 )
(9:48) MIA – Andres Borregales 28-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 0:57; Miami 17–14 )
(7:56) GT – Jaylon King 40-yard fumble return, (Brent Cimaglia kick) (Georgia Tech 21–17 )
Third quarter
(13:59) MIA – Jaylan Knighton 2-yard run, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:01; Miami 24–21 )
(13:59) GT – Jahmyr Gibbs 50-yard pass from Jeff Sims, (Brent Cimaglia kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:26; Georgia Tech 28–24 )
Fourth quarter
(13:20) MIA – Andres Borregales 31-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, 5:05; Georgia Tech 28–27 )
(10:27) MIA – Key'Shawn Smith 15-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Two-point pass failed) (Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 1:50; Miami 33–28 )
(10:27) GT – Juanyeh Thomas 100-yard interception return for safety (Miami 33–30 )
Statistics
GT
MIA
First downs
15
24
Plays–yards
71–329
76–563
Rushes–yards
32–135
41–175
Passing yards
194
389
Passing: comp –att –int
21–38–1
22–34–0
Time of possession
34:13
25:47
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Georgia Tech
Passing
Jeff Sims
21/38, 194 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Jordan Mason
8 carries, 75 yards, TD
Receiving
Jahmyr Gibbs
4 receptions, 72 yards, TD
Miami
Passing
Tyler Van Dyke
22/34, 389 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Jaylan Knighton
32 carries, 162 yards, TD
Receiving
Charleston Rambo
7 receptions, 210 yards, TD
Game information
First quarter
(9:50) FSU – Jordan Travis 2-yard run, (Ryan Fitzgerald kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 4:03; Florida State 7–0 )
(1:05) FSU – Jashaun Corbin 12-yard run, (Ryan Fitzgerald kick) (Drive: 1 plays, 12 yards, 0:06; Florida State 14–0 )
Second quarter
(12:44) FSU – Ryan Fitzgerald 22-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 2:23; Florida State 17–0 )
(3:35) MIA – KeyShawn Smith 5-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:19; Florida State 17–7 )
(0:00) FSU – Ryan Fitzgerald 27-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:35; Florida State 20–7 )
Third quarter
(8:07) MIA – Mike Harley Jr. 10-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 1:44; Florida State 20–14 )
Fourth quarter
(14:56) MIA – Will Mallory 10-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 97 yards, 3:57; Miami 21–20 )
(11:04) MIA – Jaylan Knighton 35-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:53; Miami 28–20 )
(4:43) FSU – Ryan Fitzgerald 29-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 64 yards, 6:21; Miami 28–23 )
(0:26) FSU – Jordan Travis 1-yard run, (Jordan Travis 2-point run) (Drive: 14 plays, 64 yards, 6:21; Florida State 31–28 )
Statistics
MIA
FSU
First downs
20
24
Plays–yards
70–359
74–434
Rushes–yards
23–43
48–160
Passing yards
316
274
Passing: comp –att –int
25–47–2
18–26–0
Time of possession
23:51
36:09
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Miami
Passing
Tyler Van Dyke
25/47, 316 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Jaylan Knighton
16 carries, 32 yards
Receiving
Charleston Rambo
6 receptions, 95 yards
Florida State
Passing
Jordan Travis
18/26, 274 yards
Rushing
Jashaun Corbin
15 carries, 68 yards, TD
Receiving
Jakhi Douglas
4 receptions, 90 yards
Game Eleven – Virginia Tech Hokies (5–5) at Miami Hurricanes (5–5)
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Hokies
3
10
13 0 26
Hurricanes
14
14
3 7 38
at Hard Rock Stadium • Miami Gardens, Florida
Date : Saturday, November 20, 2021Game time : 7:30 p.m. EDT Game weather : Showers • Temperature : 77 °F (25 °C) •TV announcers (ACCN ) : Wes Durham (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst), Taylor Davis (sideline)Pregame line : Miami −7.5
Game information
First quarter
(11:26) MIA – Will Mallory 4-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 1:45; Miami 7–0 )
(5:06) VT – John Parker Romo 25-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 6:20; Miami 7–3 )
(2:42) MIA – Jaylan Knighton 1-yard run, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 2:24; Miami 14–3 )
Second quarter
(11:35) MIA – Jaylan Knighton 3-yard run, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:25; Miami 21–3 )
(7:43) VT – Tre Turner 6-yard pass from Braxton Burmeister, (John Parker Romo kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:52; Miami 21–10 )
(7:33) MIA – Brashard Smith 75-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 1 plays, 75 yards, 0:10; Miami 28–10 )
(3:33) VT – John Parker Romo 36-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:00; Miami 28–13 )
Third quarter
(9:56) MIA – Andres Borregales 30-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:51; Miami 31–13 )
(6:25) VT – Kaleb Smith 7-yard pass from Connor Blumrick (John Parker Romo kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:31; Miami 31–20 )
(2:12) VT – D'Wain Lofton 4-yard pass from Connor Blumrick (2-point pass failed) (Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 4:09; Miami 31–26 )
Fourth quarter
(10:39) MIA – Mike Harley Jr. 55-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:39; Miami 38–26 )
Statistics
VT
MIA
First downs
18
22
Plays–yards
71–375
63–411
Rushes–yards
43–227
28–63
Passing yards
148
357
Passing: comp –att –int
19–28–0
19–33–0
Time of possession
33:42
26:18
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Virginia Tech
Passing
Braxton Burmeister
14/17, 109 yards, TD
Rushing
Connor Blumrick
20 carries, 132 yards
Receiving
Tré Turner
5 receptions, 44 yards, TD
Miami
Passing
Tyler Van Dyke
19/33, 357 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Thaddius Franklin Jr.
9 carries, 36 yards
Receiving
Charleston Rambo
7 receptions, 116 yards
Game information
First quarter
(10:47) DUKE – Charlie Ham 40-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 4:06; Duke 3–0 )
(8:37) MIA – Andres Borregales 35-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 2:03; Tied 3–3 )
(8:25) DUKE – Jaylen Stinson 94-yard kick return, (Charlie Ham kick) (Duke 10–3 )
(5:05) MIA – Xavier Restrepo 21-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:20; Tied 10–10 )
Second quarter
(14:20) MIA – Charleston Rambo 12-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:26; Miami 17–10 )
(8:30) MIA – Jaylan Knighton 2-yard run, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:04; Miami 24–10 )
(3:04) MIA – Andres Borregales 29-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 2:38; Miami 27–10 )
(0:00) MIA – Andres Borregales 25-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 2:00; Miami 30–10 )
Third quarter
(9:43) MIA – Andres Borregales 43-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 49 yards, 5:17; Miami 33–10 )
(7:15) MIA – Charleston Rambo 14-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:22; Miami 40–10 )
(1:16) MIA – Thaddius Franklin Jr. 9-yard run, (Camden Price kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 2:23; Miami 47–10 )
Fourth quarter
Statistics
MIA
DUKE
First downs
33
15
Plays–yards
91–536
69–224
Rushes–yards
36–140
34–62
Passing yards
390
157
Passing: comp –att –int
35–52–0
21–35–1
Time of possession
32:28
27:22
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Miami
Passing
Tyler Van Dyke
34/49, 381 yards, 3 TD
Rushing
Jaylen Knighton
13 carries, 51 yards, TD
Receiving
Charleston Rambo
8 receptions 101 yards, 2 TD
Duke
Passing
Gunnar Holmberg
20/33, 148 yards, INT
Rushing
Mataeo Durant
22 carries, 68 yards
Receiving
Jalon Calhoun
4 receptions, 33 yards
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