At the turn of the millennium, Miami ruled college football. The choice was simple for recruits: play for them, or get beat by them.
But after their late 90’s to early 2000’s championship runs, the Hurricanes’ dominance and recruiting edge began to fade. Now, two decades later, Miami is clawing back with head coach Mario Cristobal leading the charge.
Miami’s downfall stemmed from a mix of factors, the first being their on-field performance.
While head coach Larry Coker’s tenure started out hot, it quickly cooled off. While Miami still landed top-tier talent, many recruits failed to meet expectations.