In the past few seasons, Miami has learned the hard way about the importance of special teams. And, for the most part, it appears that the Canes have eradicated the key segments of the oft-forgotten third facet of football with the solid play of kicker, Jose Borregales, and punter, Lou Hedley. The U’s special teams roster has also been electrifying by way of blocking field goals, one of which resulted in a scoop and score touchdown against Clemson.
Even though the kicking game is starting off 2020 on the right foot, there is another peripheral portion of Miami’s special teams that has haunted them in the past year-plus, including very much so early in this season: Punt Returning.