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Miami Hurricanes Avoid Shocking Upset After Virginia Tech’s Hail Mary Reversed
In a dramatic and nail-biting finish, the No. 7 Miami Hurricanes managed to escape with a 38-34 win over Virginia Tech, thanks to a controversial reversal of a last-second Hail Mary touchdown. With three seconds left on the clock, the Hokies, down by four, launched a desperate pass into the end zone. The ball soared through the air toward a cluster of players, and in the midst of the chaos, Virginia Tech appeared to snatch victory with a miraculous catch by Da'Quan Felton. The Hokies celebrated what they thought was an incredible upset on the road. However, as the referee signaled a touchdown, the game was far from over.
A lengthy video review ensued, and after much deliberation, the officials overturned the ruling, declaring that Miami’s defense had actually secured possession. This decision left the Hokies and their fans stunned, as the Hurricanes celebrated their escape from what would have been a devastating loss. Miami's head coach, Mario Cristobal, acknowledged the narrow margin of victory, remarking that the game came down to "half an inch," and admitting that his team had played "sloppy."
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The game itself was a rollercoaster of emotions for both sides. Virginia Tech struck first, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. Miami responded quickly, finding the end zone on back-to-back drives, but the Hokies then reeled off 20 unanswered points to take a commanding 27-17 lead in the third quarter. Miami fought back, closing the gap late in the third quarter with a touchdown to cut the lead to three points. However, the Hokies struck again, extending their lead back to 10 points.
Refusing to go quietly, Miami responded with another touchdown, making it a three-point game. The Hurricanes then forced a crucial three-and-out, giving them the ball with just enough time to mount one final drive. They marched down the field and scored a go-ahead touchdown with two minutes remaining. Though Virginia Tech had one last chance, the controversial review was not in their favor, and Miami held on for the win.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward had an impressive outing, completing 24 of 38 passes for 343 yards and four touchdowns, with 10 different Hurricanes making at least one reception. On the other side, Hokies running back Bhayshul Tuten had a standout performance as well, rushing for 141 yards on 19 carries, including a touchdown.
The victory improves Miami’s record to 5-0, keeping their undefeated season intact as they prepare for their next game against Cal. Virginia Tech, now 2-3, will look to regroup as they head west to face Stanford.
The thrilling ending, filled with heart-stopping moments and dramatic reversals, will certainly be remembered by both teams. For Miami, it's a lesson in resilience, and for Virginia Tech, it’s a bitter reminder of how close they came to pulling off a monumental upset.
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