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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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Reestablish the Running Game

Miami was off to a blazing start on the ground during their four-game winning streak to begin the season. Mark Walton, Joseph Yearby, and Gus Edwards all rushed for 100 yards in UM’s season-opening win over Florida A&M. Walton and Yearby topped the century mark week two against Florida Atlantic and Walton had his third straight 100 yard game against Appalachian State.

In the four losses, the Hurricanes averaged only 65 yards rushing per game. That number is skewed a bit because sack yardage counts against rushing yards in college football. In their four wins, the ‘Canes average 221.6 yards per game on the ground.

The re-shuffled offensive line will pose a challenge, but Virginia allows 174.4 rushing yards per game, 11th in the ACC. Getting Walton and Yearby going will help contribute to a strong finish in the Hurricanes last three games.

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