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Jake Garcia pushed ball downfield more than Tyler VanDyke during spring

Aug 24, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA;. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

In their first two scrimmages plus the Spring Game, 2021 Miami signee Jake Garcia was more efficient at throwing the ball downfield than freshman Tyler Van Dyke. The competition between Garcia and Van Dyke to be the second-team quarterback for Miami behind D’Eriq King will continue into August training camp.

Jake Garcia completed 52 passes in 71 attempts for 607 yards and four touchdowns while averaging an impressive 8.54 yards per attempt and 11.67 yards per completion. Van Dyke completed 35 passes in 49 attempts for 406 yards with two TDs, 8.