Miami’s Offense Struggles in 40-10 Loss to Clemson

After placing collectively one among its most full performances of the season final weekend in opposition to Georgia Tech, Miami’s offense faltered within the Hurricanes’ loss to Clemson on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Miami solely produced 98 yards of whole offense in opposition to the Tigers, which is far lower than the 353 yards it totaled in its win over the Yellow Jackets.

Quarterback Jacurri Brown, making his second collegiate begin, accomplished six of his 13 passes for less than 53 yards. Redshirt freshman Jake Garcia subbed into the sport in aid of Brown to start with of the fourth quarter and accomplished three of his 5 passes for 15 yards and a landing.

On the Hurricanes’ first drive, Brown overthrew a move to veteran receiver Xavier Restrepo that possible would have been a landing, and the Hurricanes’ offensive struggles mounted from there.

These struggles continued all through the primary half, as Miami entered the break with just one first down. 

In distinction, Clemson’s offense was efficient from the beginning. Junior signal-caller DJ Uiagalelei led the Tigers on a 12-play, 75-yard landing drive that spanned the sport’s first 5:34 to take an early lead.

Uiagalelei and Clemson continued this momentum for the remainder of the primary half, occurring two extra landing drives, along with a 32-yard area objective. The Tigers led 24-0 on the break.

The Hurricanes discovered some offensive rhythm on their first drive of the second half.

Brown scrambled for a achieve of 40 yards to set Miami up inside Clemson’s territory. The drive ended with out factors, however this created momentum.

UM scored its first factors of the sport on a 44-yard area objective by Andres Borregales with 5:55 remaining within the first half.

Miami was capable of tack on its first landing of the sport after its offense was arrange at Clemson’s 10-yard line after a fumble restoration by defensive lineman Jordan Miller. These could be the final factors the Hurricanes scored.

Clemson scored pair of touchdowns within the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Apart from his two turnovers, Uiagalelei gave Miami’s protection bother with each his arm and his legs. The third-year quarterback accomplished 22 of his 34 passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns. He additionally ran for 89 yards on his 17 carries and a landing and was Clemson’s main rusher.

Operating again Will Shipley, who’s the Tigers’ main rusher for the season, contributed with 61 dashing yards on 17 makes an attempt and a landing, together with 14 receiving yards on three catches.

Kamren Kinchens led Miami’s protection, which allowed solely 14 factors within the second half (the 2 Clemson scored had been because of a security).

The sophomore security totaled three interceptions final weekend and continued this stage of play in opposition to the Tigers. Kinchens led the Hurricanes with 13 tackles along with his pair of move breakups. He additionally compelled a fumble.

Up subsequent, Miami will journey again house to Coral Gables to face Pittsburgh subsequent Saturday at 8 p.m. 

Additionally subsequent Saturday, Clemson will keep house and tackle South Carolina at midday. The Tigers will play North Carolina within the ACC Championship Sport the next weekend. 

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