There were 9 minutes and 58 seconds left in the game Friday when Miami quarterback Malik Rosier, 11-0 in his previous starts, got a rude awakening on the Heinz Field sideline.
With the Hurricanes down 17-7 and Rosier off target much of the game, UM coach Mark Richt replaced him with redshirt sophomore backup Evan Shirreffs.
Shirreffs had at least one ball batted down and was sacked — the Canes missed a blitz coverage — while an emotionally tattered Rosier stood on the sideline hoping he could return and lead UM back like he had done in the clutch several times this season.