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Miami football: Turnovers gave Virginia Tech 21 points and cost Hurricanes 14

By Alan Rubenstein

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 05: N'Kosi Perry #5 of the Miami Hurricanes throws a pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 05: N'Kosi Perry #5 of the Miami Hurricanes throws a pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Miami responded to that drive by going 71 yards in eight plays. Perry completed his first four passes of the drive. A 51-yard completion from Perry to sophomore tight end Brevin Jordan set Miami up first and goal at the Virginia Tech four-yard line. Inexplicably Miami offensive coordinator called four straight passes.

Virginia Tech entered Saturday’s game 104th in the nation in rushing defense. The Hokies were allowing 189.25 rushing yards per game. Although Miami has not been great overall running the football, DeeJay Dallas has had an outstanding season except in the Hurricanes 17-12 victory over Central Michigan two weeks ago.

Dallas entered Saturday’s game with 334 yards rushing and five touchdowns, averaging 6.62 yards per carry. The junior starting running back had only six carries against Virginia Tech. On fourth and goal from the Hokies four following four straight incompletions, Perry threw the fourth interception of the first half.

The Hokies went 80 yards in 12 plays in 6:02. The offense wasn’t the only one not producing in the first half. Virginia Tech converted three third downs on the drive to extend their lead to a seemingly insurmountable 28-0. Perry was not to be deterred. He helped the Miami offense gain some sign of life.

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