The clock struck 0:00, and the final score read: Florida State 31, Miami 28. The Hurricanes’ modest three-game winning streak was over, and as a result, so were the tenures of athletic director Blake James and head coach Manny Diaz. Jordan Travis’ incomprehensible 4th and 14 conversion proved to be the final dagger to the heart of the New Miami.
But, whereas fans were normally despondent after losing to their biggest rival, the feeling was quite the opposite, especially after the much-desired dismissals followed and new hires were made. With Dan Radakovich brought on board with Mario Cristobal, Miami fans were on cloud 9 with the belief that the football program was finally in good hands that would restore the program back to glory.