Hurricanes Escape Virginia Tech

     The University of Miami Hurricanes survived the Virginia Tech University Hokies 38-34 on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium. The Hurricanes opened up their Atlantic Coast Conference schedule. 

     Miami(5-0, 1-0) won the contest on the final play of the game. Virginia Tach(2-3, 0-1) scored on a touchdown pass in the back of the zone with no time remaining in the fourth quarter. The on-field officials called it a go-ahead touchdown for the Hokies, but the replay officials at ACC headquarters declared it an incomplete pass. 

     The Canes led at the end of the first quarter 14-7. The Hokies controlled the second quarter and moved ahead 24-17 by halftime. The Hurricanes were still behind 27-24 by the conclusion of the third quarter. Virginia Tech scored an early touchdown in the fourth, however Miami rallied back with two touchdowns in the final nine minutes for a 38-34 lead.