On his always College Football podcast earlier this week, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy declared that Miami is its own worst enemy. McElroy cited the 12 penalties for 96 yards, over 400 total yards, while scoring only 20 points, were a huge issue.
The unwillingness of Miami to try and win the game at the end of regulation with 25 seconds remaining and one timeout was also cited by McElroy on Always College Football. Miami too often gave away free yards in the game and the late throw by Carson Beck in overtime also led to Miami's self-destruction.
Miami was in SMU territory nine times.