The Bulk of Richards yards came on two long gains in the third quarter. After he dropped the first play of Miami’s second drive of the third quarter, Richards caught a 61-yard pass from Brad Kaaya to give the ‘Canes first and goal at the App St seven yard line after a face mask penalty. After a delay of game penalty, a Joe Yearby 12 yard touchdown run pushed the lead to 31-10.
That drive was key for Miami. It was the Hurricanes answer to a six play, 38 yard App St touchdown drive that followed a Kaaya interception inside the Mountaineer five yard line.