The early start means that Diaz and the Miami football program will get to start practice a week earlier than they would have if the game against Florida would have remained August 31 instead of being moved up to the 24.
The week game being played a week earlier also gives Miami a bye week before their September 7 ACC opener against North Carolina. The earlier start time means that Diaz will have an extra week to prepare for both Florida and North Carolina.
The Hurricanes will also get an extra week of practice to allow all the new players to acclimate to The New Miami.