Fans, media react to Miami's offensive struggles in 1st half vs. Georgia Tech
Fans are frustrated with Miami’s offensive performance in the first half on Saturday night against Georgia Tech. Miami kicked a field goal as time expired before the break to take a 3-0 lead going into halftime.
The Hurricanes didn’t score on any of their first four drives, which resulted in a turnover-on-downs, two punts and an interception.
Miami entered tonight’s game averaging 8.24 yards per play, which ranked No. 1 in the ACC and No. 3 nationally. However, in its first ACC game of the season, that number dipped all the way to 5 yards per play in the first half.
Tyler Van Dyke threw his second interception of the season and his first since the season-opener. He finished the half by completing 14-of-23 passes for just 113 yards. Van Dyke nearly threw another interception into the end zone near the end of the second quarter.
Miami did find some success running the ball in the first half. Led by Don Chaney Jr. and Henry Parrish Jr., Miami rushed for 104 yards on 20 carries before the break. Chaney led the team with 50 yards.
Penalties were another issue for Miami in the first half. The Hurricanes were called for 4 penalties before the break for a total of 55 yards, including one holding penalty that wiped points off the board.
This was the first hiccup for new offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson, who had been off to a great start during his Miami tenure.
Here’s some of the reaction to Miami’s first half:
Somebody might need to have a chat with Tyler Van Dyke.
— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) October 8, 2023
Tyler Van Dyke nearly picked off in the end zone again, but the GT defender drops it.
— Adam Lichtenstein (@ABLichtenstein) October 8, 2023
Tyler Van Dyke revert back to 2022 version? SMH
— Tom Ernisse (@DolphinsTalkTom) October 8, 2023
Another near interception for Tyler Van Dyke in the endzone, and Borregales comes in to make it a 3-0 game. Not the half many expected, and obvious changes to be made going forward
— Liam Willerup (@theleftyliam) October 8, 2023
Terrible half by Tyler Van Dyke, defense is doing what they need to do.
— Chukii (@JustChukii) October 8, 2023
What’s up with Tyler Van Dyke right now? Looks like a shell of himself
— depressed michigan fan (@McCarthyySZN) October 8, 2023
Y’all told me Shannon Dawson was gonna eat against this defense….hell I even lied to myself about it 😭
— Scott Clark (@FatherOfKane) October 8, 2023
Sloppy start on offense for the Canes but man the UM defense is flying around. Speed everywhere and strong tackling. Such a change from previous Miami teams.
— Will Manso (@WillManso) October 8, 2023
I'm sorry Miami is the No. 3 offense in yards per play nationally and averaging 4.8 yards per play against the No. 117 defense? Neither team is ready to let the Coastal die
— Lauren Brownlow (@lebrownlow) October 8, 2023
Tyler Van Dyke picked off for the first time since Week 1. GT will start at the 25.
Rough start for Miami's offense tonight.
— Adam Lichtenstein (@ABLichtenstein) October 8, 2023
Miami up over 200 yards of offense in the first half despite having zero points
— Russell Johnson (@RivalsJohnson) October 8, 2023