Third Down Efficiency
Miami’s wide receivers struggled last week to get open in press coverage against UNC. Stacy Coley had two catches for 12 yards a week after being named the ACC Receiver of the Week. Freshman Ahmmon Richards had two catches for 55 yards.
Defenses are beginning to key in on Richards and Coley. The ‘Canes need more production from their other receivers like Braxton Berrios, Malcolm Lewis, and Dayall Harris. Tight Ends David Njoku and Chris Herndon IV came up big against UNC, combining for six catches for 137 yards.
Dropped passes have also been an issue this season:
In Miami's 4 wins, Brad Kaaya's receivers had a drop rate of 6.0%... In losses to FSU and UNC, drop rate was 20.5%
— CFB Film Room (@CFBFilmRoom) October 17, 2016
Miami needs to do a better job of catching the ball for the offense to maintain a rhythm. The ‘Canes face a stiff challenge on Thursday Night with Virginia Tech’s pass defense that is country.