Miami Hurricanes: Game Grades versus Pittsburgh Panthers

Offensive Line Grade – B

Many of the offensive issues during the four-game losing streak were because of the poor play of the offensive line. The group struggled to generate any kind of pocket for Kaaya or get any push in the run game. In last week’s game against Notre Dame, they allowed six tackles for loss and five sacks against a team that had only generated six sacks in their first seven games.

In Saturday’s game, the offensive line played much better. Miami was able to have an effective balance on the ground and through the air.  Right tackle Tyree St. Louis held his own against one of the better defensive ends in the country, Ejuan Price. The Miami running backs,

The Miami running backs, Mark Walton and Joe Yearby, rushed 178 yards, the first time the duo went over the century mark since September. Pittsburgh was only allowing 3.5 yards a carry entering the game against the Hurricanes.

Miami used the pass to set up the run game. That allowed the offensive line to show major improvement. This effective scheme will help the offensive line’s issues in the future and will generate more success for them.