Duke And Miami Are Matching Up On The Gridiron In Durham
On November 30, 2019 Duke and Miami matched up!
Where?
In Durham North Carolina on the gridiron!
In that game Duke defeated Miami by a score of 27-17!
Why?
Duke outscored Miami 14-0 in the fourth quarter to register a 27-17. “according to an article on goduke.com
While Miami lost to Duke!
Why?
Duke got on the scoreboard with 3:06 left in the first quarter, completing an eight-play scoring drive with a 40-yard field goal by Reed that gave Duke a 3-0 advantage. “according to an article by David Villavicencio on miamihurricanes.com
The Canes (6-6, 4-4 ACC) got spark from an unlikely source, as punter Lou Hedley burst for a 21-yard gain on a fake punt to give Miami a fresh set of downs on the Duke 40. A pass interference penalty on Duke’s Josh Blackwell helped move the Canes into the red zone and Cam’Ron Harris ran into the end zone from eight yards out on the very next snap to give Miami a 7-3 lead with 14:52 left in the opening half.“according to an article by David Villavicencio on miamihurricanes.com
But the lead would not last long, as Duke got a 37-yard kickoff return Damond Philyaw-Johnson that got an additional 15-yard boost after Te’Cory Couch was called for a horsecollar tackle. Seven plays later, Duke quarterback Quentin Harris rushed for a 24-yard touchdown that put the Blue Devils back in front, 10-7.“according to an article by David Villavicencio on miamihurricanes.com
Duke added three more points on its next possession, with a 42-yard run by Mataeo Durant carrying the Blue Devils into Miami territory before Reed hit a 36-yard field goal to give Duke a six-point lead with 7:14 remaining in the second quarter.“according to an article by David Villavicencio on miamihurricanes.com
The Hurricanes answered back in a big way, as Will Mallory caught a 32-yard gain on third and 11 from the Miami 42 to keep a drive alive and Robert Burns scored his first career touchdown on a 15-yard reception from quarterback Jarren Williams that vaulted the Canes ahead of Duke, 14-13, with 2:21 left in the half.
Early in the first quarter, redshirt freshman defensive end Gregory Rousseau picked up his 13th sack of the season, dropping Harris for a one-yard loss at the Miami 40. The sack gave Rousseau sole possession of fourth place on Miami’s single season sack list, breaking a tie with Kenard Lang, Daniel Stubbs and Derrick Ham. Rousseau finished the game with nine tackles and two sacks, running his season sack tally to 14.“according to an article by David Villavicencio on miamihurricanes.com
Rousseau’s sack was one of two by the Canes on Duke’s second drive, as Jonathan Garvin also got to Harris for a four-yard loss. The two sacks helped Miami hold the Blue Devils back after initially opening the possession on the UM 40 and the drive ended with zero points for Duke, as AJ Reed missed a 46-yard field goal attempt to keep the game scoreless.“according to an article by David Villavicencio on miamihurricanes.com
“Even through tough times, even when we are upset we have to stay together,” Garvin said. “That’s more important than anything because you can be mad you can want to fight but it’s just important to be together so we can grow as a defense just like a family does. Throughout the tough times you just have to stick together regardless of what happens.”“according to an article by David Villavicencio on miamihurricanes.com
After a sloppy opening half filled with a constant downpour that caused both teams to struggle at times, K.J. Osborn’s 43-yard punt return midway through the third quarter gave Miami excellent starting field position at the Duke 14. The Blue Devils’ defense held the Hurricanes to a 27-yard field goal, but the kick increased the Canes’ lead to four points, 17-13.“according to an article by David Villavicencio on miamihurricanes.com
Miami forced their first turnover since Nov. 9 vs. Louisville, as Garvin sacked Harris and forced a fumble that was recovered by Nesta Silvera to give Miami the ball at the Duke 40. Garvin finished tied with linebacker Michael Pinckney with a team-high 10 tackles and had two sacks, but Miami could not capitalize on the turnover and was forced to punt the ball back to the Blue Devils.“according to an article by David Villavicencio on miamihurricanes.com
Tonight two teams are going to meet yet again!
Where?
On the gridiron in Durham North Carolina!
Why?
Because Florida State who was supposed to play Duke had a positive Coronavirus test! “according to seminoles.com
While Miami is going to play Duke instead of Wake Forest because Wake Forest had a positive Coronavirus test and that game was postponed because Wake Forest is contact tracing and quarantining! “according to miamihurricanes.com
Duke comes into the game with a record of 2-7 while they’re 1-7 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and are fourteenth in the standings while Miami comes into the game with a record of 7-3 while they’re 6-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and third in the standings. “according to theacc.com
Why?
Because Duke lost their previous game to Georgia Tech by a score of 56- 33!
Where?
In Atlanta Georgia!
Why?
Because Duke started the second half with three-straight turnovers before settling in with a six play, 63-yard drive that saw Brice connect with redshirt freshman wide receiver Jarett Garner from 28-yards out to make it a 35-33 ballgame. Unfortunately, the Yellow Jackets responded with a four play, 65-yard drive to extend their lead to 42-33 just before the end of the third quarter. The home side added two scores in the fourth quarter to put the game away. “according to an article on goduke.com
While Miami comes into the game with a record of 7-1 while they’re 6-1 in the Atlantic Coast Coast Conference and third in the standings! “according to theacc.com
Why?
Because they won their previous game,
When?
November 14, 2020!
Over who?
Virginia Tech by a narrow margin of 25-24!
Where?
Blacksburg Virginia!
Why?
Because Miami had to battle back from a double-digit deficit to come away victorious in Blacksburg, 25-24.”according to an article by David Villavicencio on miamihurricanes.com
Kickoff is set for 8:00pm from Brooks Field @Wallace Wade Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on the ACC Network!