Miami Hurricanes: Game Grades versus the Pittsburgh Panthers

Miami Hurricanes: Game Grades versus Pittsburgh Panthers

Nov 5, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24) carries the ball as Miami Hurricanes linebacker Zach McCloud (53) makes the tackled during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 5, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Ahmmon Richards (82) makes a catch in front of Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Ryan Lewis (38) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

The Miami Hurricanes and Mark Richt and felt the sweetness of victory of victory for the first time in over a month. They finally ended their four-game losing streak against the Pittsburgh Panthers and looked decent doing so.

The ‘Canes sparked on offense with fireworks from multiple players on their way to a 51-28 victory and created havoc on defensively. The ‘Canes played better in almost all facets of the game than they had over the past month. Miami scored 2:14 which was a recipe for success Saturday.

The Miami coaching staff knew that had to improve offensively to keep up with the Panthers high powered offense. The Hurricanes offense had scored only 90 points in the five games leading up to Pittsburgh.

Pitt came into the game averaging 38.1 points and 231.8 yards rushing per game. Here is how the Miami Hurricanes’ units graded in Saturday’s victory?

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