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Brad Kaaya sharp in return as Miami tops Virginia to become bowl-eligible

Miami wide receiver Stacy Coley (3) picks up yardage in the second quarter before being brought down by defenders including Virginia safety Quin Blanding (3).

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Brad Kaaya returned from a one-game absence to pass for 286 yards and two touchdowns, and Miami became bowl-eligible by topping Virginia 27-21 on Saturday.

Kaaya connected with Stacy Coley for a 67-yard score and David Njoku for a 5-yard TD. He missed last week's win over Duke with a concussion.

Coley finished with 132 receiving yards, while running backs Joe Yearby and Mark Walton combined for 137 rushing yards for Miami (6-3, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference).