Live Updates: Miami Hurricanes Take Down Virginia Tech, 20-14
Miami has an opportunity to turn its season around on Saturday against Virginia Tech. This matchup between former Big East foes will take place at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va.
The Hurricanes (2-3, 0-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) enter this contest as losers of their last three games. The losing streak began in their road matchup against Texas A&M and continued in home defeats to Middle Tennessee State and North Carolina.
On a positive note, quarterback Tyler Van Dyke looks as if he's turning the page on what has been a slow start to his redshirt sophomore campaign.
Van Dyke completed 42 of 57 passes last week against the Tar Heels and threw for a career-high 496 yards to go along with a pair of touchdowns and an interception.
Redshirt freshman Colbie Young also emerged on the final scoring drive of the game for the Hurricanes. The wide receiver caught three passes for 43 yards and a touchdown on this drive.
Virginia Tech (2-4, 1-2 ACC) also enters this game on a three-game losing streak. The Hokies have lost these contests by an average of 23 points a game.
Quarterback play has been inconsistent for Virginia Tech. Starter and Marshall transfer Grant Wells has shown promising flashes but has failed to put it all together.
The redshirt junior has thrown for 1,260 yards, six touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He has also ran for 113 yards and an additional two touchdowns on the ground.
Follow along for live updates from All Hurricanes throughout today's contest.
Live thread for Miami vs. Virginia Tech
FINAL: Miami 20, Virginia Tech 14
3:47 p.m.: Van Dyke scrambles for the final first dow and the Canes will run the clock out. Hurricanes win 20-14.
3:44 p.m.: Van Dyke finds Ladson for a 15-yard gain and a big first down conversion.
3:38 p.m.: Hokies convert on fourth-and-ten and then QB Wells scores a Virginia Tech TD. It's a one score game. Miami 20, Virginia Tech 14 (Q4 3:20)
3:35 p.m.: Miami DB TeCorey Couch is penalized for a late hit on Virginia Tech QB Wells and then Hurricanes DB Ivey gets a pass interference flag. That's 16 penalties for 144 yards now.
3:23 p.m.: Virginia Tech fails to convert on third down and they'll be forced to punt with seven minutes remaining.
3:15 p.m.: Miami's offense has stalled a bit, they'll punt from their own 40-yard line. Punter Lou Hedley pins the Hokies at their own 2 yard line.
3:07 p.m.: Virginia Tech RB Malachi Thomas scores on third-and-goal for the Hokies' first TD of the game. Miami 20, Virginia Tech 7 (Q4 12:10)
END THIRD QUARTER: Miami 20, Virginia Tech 0
2:45 p.m.: The Hurricanes drive goes 43 yards but they're held short in the red zone. Borregales hits the 25-yard FG to make it a 20-point game. Miami 20, Virginia Tech 0 (Q2 3:54).
2:38 p.m.: Miami's defense gets another quick stop and they force the Hokies to punt. After a nice return by Brashard Smith, the Canes take over at about midfield.
2:33 p.m.: Penalties kill another Miami drive and they punt to Virginia Tech. The Hokies will start the drive inside their own 10-yard line.
2:29 p.m.: Tight end Mallory is out with an upper body injury. Miami is already missing backup Elijah Arroyo, they'll lean heavily on freshman Jaleel Skinner.
2:25 p.m.: Virginia Tech goes three-and-out to give the ball right back. Miami's defense gets their third sack of the game on that series as well.
2:23 p.m.: The Hurricanes start the half with their first three-and-out of the game.
2:16 p.m.: Miami will receive the kick off to start the second half.
HALFTIME
-Total Yards: Miami-302/ Viginia Tech-106
-Turnovers: Miami-0/ Virginia Tech-1 (INT)
-Penalties: Miami-8 for 79 yards/ Virginia Tech-2 for 21 yards
-Top Performers: Miami QB Van Dyke (241 yards, 2 TDs), Miami WR Young (5 rec/77 yds, 1 TD)
END SECOND QUARTER: Miami 17, Virginia Tech 0
1:54 p.m.: Miami starts likely their final drive of the half from their own 10-yard line with just over a minute to play.
1:45 p.m. Young makes another one-handed catch, this time in the end zone for the 20-yard score. Absolute missile from Van Dyke. It's Miami 17, Virginia Tech 0 (Q2 5:38).
1:40 p.m.: Hurricanes backup quarterback Jacurri Brown rushes for 19-yards and gets the first down on the designed QB run. That's his second first down pick up today.
1:33 p.m.: Miami forces another Virginia Tech punt and the Hurricanes will start just past their own 20-yard line. The Canes have held the Hokies to a 1-for-5 conversion rate on third down so far.
1:23 p.m.: Miami is forced to punt after a penalty-ridden drive and the Hokies will start their drive at their own 10-yard line.
1:22 p.m.: After the false start by tackle John Campbell, the Hurricanes have 5 penalties for 44 yards already in this game.
END FIRST QUARTER: Miami 10, Virginia Tech 0
1:13 p.m.: The Hokies are forced to punt at the end of the first quarter and the Canes will start the second quarter with the ball at their own 28-yard line.
1:07 p.m.: Miami's drive goes 16 plays and 71-yards, lasting nearly eight minutes, but the Canes are held to a 28-yard FG, which Andy Borregales connects on. It's Miami 10, Virginia Tech 0 (Q1 3:02).
1:03 p.m.:Tight end Will Mallory makes a 28-yard catch in traffic to put the Canes at the Hokies 25-yard line.
12:40 p.m.: WR Colbie Young makes a one-handed grab for a 37-yard gain, and then on the next play quarterback Tyler Van Dyke hits Frank Ladson Jr. from eight yards out for the Miami TD. It's Miami 7, Virginia Tech 0 (Q1 12:05)
12:37 p.m.: Safety Avantae Williams recovers a fumble after he and corner DJ Ivey force the turnover from a Virginia Tech receiver.
12:35 p.m.: Virginia Tech receives the opening kick off and starts their drive at their own 19-yard line.
11:59 a.m.: Running back Henry Parrish Jr. will be out with injury, as well as linebacker Waynmon Steed. RB Lucious Stanley is taking second team reps in warm ups. Offensive linemen Zion Nelson and Justice Oluwaseun have not taken the field. Center Jakai Clark is not in action.
11:45 a.m.: Defensive back Tyrique Stevenson and wide receiver Michael Redding III are not in unform for Miami's pregame warm-ups. This was first reported by Manny Navarro of The Athletic.
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