One of the expectations every year include winning the Coastal Division in the Atlantic Coast Conference. After another year in 2015, the Hurricanes have yet to accomplish this feat since joining the conference in 2004. Although many predicted an 8-4 season or worse, a record like that could earn a birth to the ACC title game. Al Golden started the season with a shorter leash than given before after an abysmal 6-7 season in 2015 knowing that he needed to take the next step forward by winning the Coastal Division.
The Miami Hurricanes started the season 3-0 with wins against FAU, Bethune Cookman and Nebraska.