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Miami Hurricanes Five Keys to Beating Virginia Cavaliers

By Alan Rubenstein

Nov 5, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt during the first half against Pittsburgh Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt during the first half against Pittsburgh Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Protecting The Quarterback

Their protection of Brad Kaaya has been one of the biggest differences between winning and losing this season. The Hurricanes have allowed three sacks in their five wins and 18 in their four losses.

When Kaaya has had time to throw he has shredded opposing defenses. He has a 66.4 percent completion percentage and 7.41 yards per attempt in wins.  In losses Kaaya is completing 57.5 percent of his passes and 7.18 yards per attempt.

The ‘Canes have attempted 146 total passes in wins and losses. The lack of a running game has hurt them significantly in losses . The Hurricanes attempt an average of 29.5 passes in wins and 36.5 PA in losses.

The Hurricanes have to shuffle the offensive line against Virginia. Senior Alex Gall gets his first career start at center to replace Linder.  If he doesn’t play, left guard K.C. McDermott is expected to slide over to left tackle and Sophomore Tyler Gauthier would move into McDermott’s spot at Left Guard.

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