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MIAMI GARDENS– The University of Miami Hurricanes lost 23-20 to Georgia Tech Saturday in Hard Rock Stadium in a game that won’t soon be forgotten by Hurricanes fans. On a third down play in the fourth quarter with :33 secs, with Miami leading 20-17, running back Don Chaney fumbled a run play and the Yellow Jackets recovered. Georgia Tech got the ball and drove from their own 26 and hit Florida native Christian Leary for a 44-yard TD reception from quarterback Haynes King.
The Canes had seemingly survived a woeful offensive performance led by quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, who had been given Heisman odds heading into the game. Van Dyke finished 24-36 on 288 yards passing with one touchdown and three interceptions.
Georgia Tech, reeling after losing to Mid-American Conference Bowling Green last week, came into the game focused only trailing by three at the half. Texas A&M transfer Haynes King played inspired football in the second half, using his legs to extend plays and thwart the attacking Hurricane defense.
King finished the night 12-25 on 151 yards passing with a touchdown and two interceptions. His lone touchdown was the game winner to Orlando Edgewater’s Leary, an Alabama transfer. Earlier that drive he hit Miami native Malik Rutherford (Champagnat Catholic) for a 30 yard pass play.
