MIAMI 40, TEXAS TECH 27
A 52-yard field goal to start the 4th quarter, gave the Hurricanes a 34-21 lead. Hard to consider the Hurricanes a Cinderella story, but you have to like the work they've done to get themselves in a position to be here.
A touchdown with 2 minutes to go in the 4th quarter, cut the Miami lead to 37-27, but Texas Tech failed on the two-point conversion.
Graham Harrell had his fourth straight 400+ yard passing performance, but threw two interceptions with his two TDs. The Hurricanes found a way to neutralize Michael Crabtree, leaving the Red Raiders passing game a bit stunted.
Leonard Hankerson ran for 121 yards on 9 carries with a TD and Robert Marve was 30 of 50 for 335 yards, 3 TDs and an interception.
The Hurricanes advance to the Final Four, seeking their first national championship since 2001.