Miami found themselves trailing almost instantly on Saturday, with Virginia Tech taking the opening drive for a touchdown. The fight and effort that we wanted to see from the team wasn’t there out of the gate, and a quick 7-point deficit was the result. With Michael Pinckney being suspended for the contest, Miami’s defense had taken a hit even before kickoff.
Following a drop by Dee Wiggins on a sure-touchdown, Miami’s offense recovered - answering Virginia Tech’s touchdown with a field goal by Bubba Baxa. Despite trailing, any points are good for Miami’s offense. N’Kosi Perry looked slightly shaky but still managed to deliver dimes into tight windows.