Miami Hurricanes at Pittsburgh: Game Matchups

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Mark Walton
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Miami punter Zach Feagles is last in the ACC averaging 38.5 yards per punt but has done a good job of forcing fair catches and placing the ball inside the 20-yard line. He is second in the ACC having forced 20 fair catches.

Pittsburgh’s Ryan Winslow is third in the ACC with a 44.6-yard punting average. He has had two blocked this season.

Henderson will be a player to watch. He is third in the ACC averaging 12.9 yards per punt return and tied for the ACC lead with two punt return touchdowns. Henderson is ninth in the ACC on kickoff returns. Miami’s Jeff Thomas is one spot ahead of him.

Miami will have a huge advantage in the kicking game. Michael Badgley has had an outstanding season for the Hurricanes. He leads all ACC kickers averaging 8.5 points per game. He has made 40 of 41 extra points and 15 of his 18 field goal attempts. Pittsburgh’s Alex Kessman has made just 10 of his 18 field goals.

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Pittsburgh is now the only team standing in Miami’s way of an undefeated regular season. Miami has to come out with a sense of purpose on the road and play well early. This is the Panthers Senior day and their last game of the year. Defeating Miami would make the 4-7 Panthers season.