Manny Diaz built a lot of positive momentum for the Miami football program during the 2019 offseason. A victory in Orlando can enhance the positive feelings that Diaz has developed about the Hurricanes football program over the last eight months.
Another poor performance in front of a national audience could hinder Miami’s recruiting efforts. A 7-6 2018 season led to a near mass exodus of the Hurricanes 2019 recruiting class. Miami’s abysmal performance during a 35-3 loss in the Pinstripe Bowl to Wisconsin looked like the Hurricanes gave up.
Mark Richt retired three days following the debacle in Gotham.