The Miami Hurricanes have been far from perfect since head coach Manny Diaz took over after the 2018 season. In 2019, they finished with a 6-7 record, including three straight losses to close out the regular season.
Last year, however, the Canes showed significant improvement. They finished with an 8-3 record and put up a fight in the Cheez-It Bowl, falling to the Oklahoma State Cowboys 37-34 after trailing 21-0 in the first quarter and losing quarterback D’Eriq King in the second quarter with an injury.
Circumstances aside, the Hurricanes are 0-2 in bowl games under Diaz, and pressure is mounting for him and his staff to have a successful season this year.