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Long-range kicks! Twice! Virginia Tech and Miami’s kickers showcased their skills with field goals to wrap up the first half.

Brian Anderson
By BRIAN ANDERSON | | 1 min read
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Andres Borregales watches after kicking a field goal in the 2nd half

John Love and Andy Borregales brought some excitement to the game between Virginia Tech and No. 7 Miami on Friday night as they headed into halftime.

They are the kickers, and they both made impressive long kicks just 20 seconds apart to finish the first half. Love kicked a 57-yard field goal for Virginia Tech, and Borregales responded with a 56-yarder for Miami on the last play of the half.

At halftime, the Hokies led 24-17 in their first game of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Love also kicked a 52-yarder in the second half, but Miami came back to win the game 38-34.

John Love kicks a field goal in the 1st half

This was the first FBS game since October 28, 2017, when both teams made a field goal of at least 56 yards, according to SportRadar.

The NCAA noted that there were only 14 field goals of 56 yards or more in the entire 2023 season, and Love and Borregales have already made 10 of those kicks in 2024.

Written by Brian Anderson

Brian Anderson is a rising leader in the sports industry, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of FlyQuest, a trailblazing esports organization redefining how modern sports teams connect with fans, drive impact, and build global communities. In his free time, Brian enjoys writing about sports and contributing thoughtful analysis and commentary at Sports Al Dente, where he shares insights on the evolving landscape of traditional and digital sports.

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