Prior to its 69-0 victory over Central Connecticut State, the Miami football team was blown out by Alabama and Michigan State and defeated Appalachian State 25-23 in a game they were favored to win by more than a touchdown by Wynn Bet. ESPN College Game criticized the University of Miami’s commitment to football.
ESPN College Football Gameday analysts Desmond Howard and Kirk Herbstreit and stats guru Chris Fallica who is a Miami alum discussed the problems that Florida State and the Hurricanes have had. Herbstreit stated he believes that the problems date back to the end of the Larry Coker era.