To put it simply, Miami’s kicking struggles in 2019 cost them a game, at least. The inability to cap drives off with points not only added pressure to the defense, but killed momentum on both sides of the ball.
Perhaps saying the kicking game “cost them a game, at least” is a bit harsh, but it undoubtedly affected the outcomes of multiple contests, with head coach Manny Diaz agreeing that the kicking issues a year ago halted their success.
If Miami’s kickers had only been missing long field goals in 2019, it’d be more understandable.