2010 Miami Hurricanes football team
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The 2010 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami
during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
. The Hurricanes were coached by Randy Shannon
during the regular season, then coached by Jeff Stoutland
(interim) during their bowl game and played their home games at Sun Life Stadium. They are members of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference
. They finished the season 7–6, 5–3 in ACC play and were invited to the Sun Bowl
where they were defeated by Notre Dame
33-17.
, wide receiver Leonard Hankerson
, and offensive lineman Orlando Franklin
announced they would be returning for their senior seasons despite being considered possible candidates to enter the 2010 NFL Draft
.
In January it was reported that defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Clint Hurtt would be leaving to go to the University of Louisville
to become their new defensive line coach. On January 27, Miami hired Rick Petri to replace Hurtt as the defensive line coach. Petri had previously coached at the University of Kentucky
and had once coached the defensive line before at Miami between 1993 and 1995. Wide receivers coach Aubrey Hill was named the new recruiting coordinator. In February, running backs coach Tommie Robinson left to take the same position for the Arizona Cardinals
. He was replaced by Mike Cassano,who was previously running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at Florida International University
, and had also coached at the University of Massachusetts
under current Miami offensive coordinator Mark Whipple. Head coach Randy Shannon later announced that defensive assistant Michael Barrow would be returning to his position of full-time linebackers coach after defensive coordinator John Lovett had filled the position during the 2009 season. Barrow had been the linebackers coach in 2007 and 2008.
Miami began spring practice on February 23. Quarterback Jacory Harris
only participated in non-throwing drills while recovering from a shoulder injury. Miami concluded spring practice with its spring game on March 27.
In March 2010, the Miami track team signed Latwan Anderson, who was also a four-star defensive back recruit in football. Anderson will walk on to the football team in the fall. Anderson's track scholarship will convert to a football scholarship once he plays in his first football game.
On May 12, Randy Shannon signed a new four year contract with Miami.
On July 9, The New York Times
reported that offensive lineman Seantrel Henderson
, one of the top high school recruits in the nation, would attend the University of Miami in August 2010, academically cleared to play the 2010 season. Henderson previously signed a national letter of intent
to join the USC Trojans. Henderson signed with the Trojans after assurances from coach Lane Kiffin
that the Trojans football program would not be hit with major penalties following infractions made in previous seasons. After the NCAA penalized
the Trojans in June 2010, Henderson was released from his letter of intent, allowing him to freely sign with another football program.
Senior defensive end Stephen Wesley was dismissed from the team at the end of July, reportedly for academic reasons. On August 2, junior wide receiver Thearon Collier was also dismissed due to team violations.
Miami began fall practice on August 5.
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| Latwan Anderson || Safety || 5-10 || 185 || Cleveland, OH || Glenville HS
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| Jermaine Barton || Offensive Lineman || 6-6 || 270 || Ft. Lauderdale, FL || St. Thomas Aquinas
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| Jeffrey Brown|| Defensive Tackle || 6-3 || 275 || Evanston, IL || Evanston HS
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| Malcolm Bunche || Offensive Lineman || 6-6 || 325 || Newark, DE || Newark HS/Milford Academy
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| Kelvin Cain || Linebacker || 6-4 || 210 || Clovis, CA || Buchanan HS
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| Eduardo Clements || Running Back || 5-10 || 185 || Miami, FL || Booker T Washington HS
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| Asante-Jabari Cleveland || Tight End || 6-5 || 230 || Sacramento, CA || Christian Brothers HS
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| Tyrone Cornelius || Linebacker || 6-2 || 195 || Stone Mountain, GA || Stephenson HS
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| Devont'a Davis || Defensive Back || 6-2 || 180 || Gainesville, FL || Gainesville HS
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| Jeremy Davis || Corner Back || 5-11 || 162 || Ft. Myers, FL || Ft. Myers HS
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| Johnathan Feliciano || Offensive Tackle || 6-4 || 283 || Davie, FL || Western HS
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| Chase Ford || Tight End || 6-6 || 245 || Kilgore, TX || Kilgore J.C.
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| James Gaines || Linebacker || 6-3 || 205 || Buffalo, NY || Canisius HS
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| Tavadis Glenn || Offensive Tackle || 6-5 || 265 || Jacksonville, FL || Terry Parker HS
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| Maurice Hagens || Fullback || 6-1 || 235 || Tampa, FL || Tampa Bay Tech HS
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| Darion Hall || Running back || 6-1 || 200 || Naples,FL || Lely HS
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| Seantrel Henderson || Offensive Tackle || 6-8 || 340 || Saint Paul, MN || Cretin-Derham Hall
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| Allen Hurns || Wide Receiver || 6-2 || 175 || Miami, FL || Carol City HS
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| Storm Johnson || Runningback || 6-1 || 217 || Loganville, GA || Loganville HS
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| Brandon Linder || Offensive Lineman || 6-6 || 290 || Ft. Lauderdale, FL || St. Thomas Aquinas
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| Shane McDermott || Center || 6-3 || 266 || Wellington, FL || Palm Beach Central HS
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| Stephen Morris || Quarterback || 6-2 || 186 || Miami Shores, FL || Monsignor Pace HS
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| Kevin Nelson || Linebacker || 6-1 || 220 || Gainesville, FL || Gainesville HS
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| Keion Payne || Corner Back || 6-0 || 165 || Ft. Lauderdale, FL || St. Thomas Aquinas
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| David Perry || Defensive End || 6-6 || 230 || Ft. Lauderdale, FL || University School HS
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| Kacy Rodgers || Corner Back || 6-2 || 185 || Southlake, TX || Carroll HS
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| Andrew Tallman || Tight End || 6-5 || 237 || Dorchester, MA || Boston College HS
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| Delmar Taylor || Defensive Tackle || 6-4 || 265 || Miami Beach, FL || Miami Beach HS
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| Clive Walford || Tight End || 6-6 || 225 || Belle Glade, FL || Glades Central HS
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| Travis Williams || Linebacker || 6-2 || 189 || Norfolk, VA || Monsignor Pace HS
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playing for the national championship, a game won by Ohio State in double overtime, 31-24. In 2010, Miami lost to Ohio State 36-24, but the Buckeyes' win was later vacated after an NCAA investigation of their program.
was fired the day following the South Florida loss.
On December 12, 2010, ESPN
reported that Miami had offered the new head coaching position to former Temple University
head coach Al Golden.
In press conference remarks upon his hiring on December 13, 2010, Golden emphasized the importance of the Miami legacy. "It's the most recognizable brand in college football," he said. "I go back to the former players that are here, the five national championships, 20 national award winners, countless All-Americans, incredible tradition. It's a dream job."
Golden also announced after the bowl game that offensive coordinator Mark Whipple would not be retained and his replacement could come from the NFL.
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on Thursday, September 2, 2010. The season progressed through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game on Monday, January 10, 2011.-Rule changes for...
. The Hurricanes were coached by Randy Shannon
Randy Shannon
Randy Lennard Shannon is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Miami from 2007 to 2010. Shannon played football at Miami and then with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL....
during the regular season, then coached by Jeff Stoutland
Jeff Stoutland
Jeff Stoutland is the offensive line coach for the University of Alabama. He served as the interim head football coach for the University of Miami in 2010.-Playing career:...
(interim) during their bowl game and played their home games at Sun Life Stadium. They are members of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
. They finished the season 7–6, 5–3 in ACC play and were invited to the Sun Bowl
2010 Sun Bowl
The 2010 Hyundai Sun Bowl game was the 77th edition of the annual college football bowl game known as the Sun Bowl. It was played on December 31, 2010 between the Miami Hurricanes from the ACC and the independent Notre Dame Fighting Irish, in a revival of a long-dormant rivalry. CBS television...
where they were defeated by Notre Dame
2010 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team
The 2010 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame in the 2010 college football season. The team's head football coach was Brian Kelly. The Irish played their home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana...
33-17.
Pre-season
Following Miami's loss to Wisconsin in the Champs Sports Bowl, defensive lineman Allen BaileyAllen Bailey
Allen Bailey is an American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs. Prior to being drafted by Kansas City, Bailey played college football for the University of Miami.-Early years:...
, wide receiver Leonard Hankerson
Leonard Hankerson
Leonard Hankerson is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Redskins with the 79th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.-Early years:...
, and offensive lineman Orlando Franklin
Orlando Franklin
-Denver Broncos:Franklin was selected 14th in the 2nd round, 46th overall, by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL Draft. Franklin was assigned the number 74 for the Broncos in 2011 training camp.-External links:*...
announced they would be returning for their senior seasons despite being considered possible candidates to enter the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
.
In January it was reported that defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Clint Hurtt would be leaving to go to the University of Louisville
Louisville Cardinals football
The Louisville Cardinals football team represents the University of Louisville in college football as a member of the Big East Conference. Howard Schnellenberger started the program's rise to relevancy after winning the Miami Hurricanes' first national championship...
to become their new defensive line coach. On January 27, Miami hired Rick Petri to replace Hurtt as the defensive line coach. Petri had previously coached at the University of Kentucky
Kentucky Wildcats football
The Kentucky Wildcats football team is a college football program that competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the East Division of the Southeastern Conference.-History:Paul "Bear" Bryant Era...
and had once coached the defensive line before at Miami between 1993 and 1995. Wide receivers coach Aubrey Hill was named the new recruiting coordinator. In February, running backs coach Tommie Robinson left to take the same position for the Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. He was replaced by Mike Cassano,who was previously running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at Florida International University
FIU Golden Panthers football
The FIU Golden Panthers football team represent Florida International University in Miami, Florida in the sport of college football. The FIU Panthers are a mid-major NCAA FBS college football team in the Sun Belt Conference led by Mario Cristobal and play at the on-campus FIU Stadium.-History:On...
, and had also coached at the University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts
This article relates to the statewide university system. For the flagship campus often referred to as "UMass", see University of Massachusetts Amherst...
under current Miami offensive coordinator Mark Whipple. Head coach Randy Shannon later announced that defensive assistant Michael Barrow would be returning to his position of full-time linebackers coach after defensive coordinator John Lovett had filled the position during the 2009 season. Barrow had been the linebackers coach in 2007 and 2008.
Miami began spring practice on February 23. Quarterback Jacory Harris
Jacory Harris
Jacory Sherrod Harris is an American football quarterback, in very loose terms, who played for the University of Miami Hurricanes....
only participated in non-throwing drills while recovering from a shoulder injury. Miami concluded spring practice with its spring game on March 27.
In March 2010, the Miami track team signed Latwan Anderson, who was also a four-star defensive back recruit in football. Anderson will walk on to the football team in the fall. Anderson's track scholarship will convert to a football scholarship once he plays in his first football game.
On May 12, Randy Shannon signed a new four year contract with Miami.
On July 9, The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
reported that offensive lineman Seantrel Henderson
Seantrel Henderson
Seantrel Henderson is an American football offensive tackle for the University of Miami. He attended Cretin-Derham Hall High School and originally signed a letter of intent to play college football at the University of Southern California, but was released from his commitment in July 2010 and...
, one of the top high school recruits in the nation, would attend the University of Miami in August 2010, academically cleared to play the 2010 season. Henderson previously signed a national letter of intent
National Letter of Intent
The National Letter of Intent is a document used to indicate a student athlete's commitment to participating NCAA colleges and universities in the United States. The NCAA Eligibility Center manages the daily operations of the NLI program while the Collegiate Commissioners Association provides...
to join the USC Trojans. Henderson signed with the Trojans after assurances from coach Lane Kiffin
Lane Kiffin
Lane Monte Kiffin is the current head coach of the University of Southern California Trojans college football team. He was previously the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers college football team, the Oakland Raiders of the NFL, and the offensive coordinator for the Trojans...
that the Trojans football program would not be hit with major penalties following infractions made in previous seasons. After the NCAA penalized
Athletic scandal at the University of Southern California
The athletic scandal at the University of Southern California athletic scandal was an incident in which the University of Southern California was investigated and punished for serious NCAA rules violations in the Trojan football and men's basketball programs. Probes by both USC and the NCAA found...
the Trojans in June 2010, Henderson was released from his letter of intent, allowing him to freely sign with another football program.
Senior defensive end Stephen Wesley was dismissed from the team at the end of July, reportedly for academic reasons. On August 2, junior wide receiver Thearon Collier was also dismissed due to team violations.
Miami began fall practice on August 5.
2010 Recruiting Class
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!bgcolor="#E83E00"| Position
!bgcolor="#E83E00"| Height
!bgcolor="#E83E00"| Weight
!bgcolor="#E83E00"| Hometown
!bgcolor="#E83E00"| High School/Prep School/Junior College
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| Latwan Anderson || Safety || 5-10 || 185 || Cleveland, OH || Glenville HS
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| Jermaine Barton || Offensive Lineman || 6-6 || 270 || Ft. Lauderdale, FL || St. Thomas Aquinas
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| Jeffrey Brown|| Defensive Tackle || 6-3 || 275 || Evanston, IL || Evanston HS
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| Malcolm Bunche || Offensive Lineman || 6-6 || 325 || Newark, DE || Newark HS/Milford Academy
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| Kelvin Cain || Linebacker || 6-4 || 210 || Clovis, CA || Buchanan HS
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| Eduardo Clements || Running Back || 5-10 || 185 || Miami, FL || Booker T Washington HS
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| Asante-Jabari Cleveland || Tight End || 6-5 || 230 || Sacramento, CA || Christian Brothers HS
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| Tyrone Cornelius || Linebacker || 6-2 || 195 || Stone Mountain, GA || Stephenson HS
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| Devont'a Davis || Defensive Back || 6-2 || 180 || Gainesville, FL || Gainesville HS
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| Jeremy Davis || Corner Back || 5-11 || 162 || Ft. Myers, FL || Ft. Myers HS
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| Johnathan Feliciano || Offensive Tackle || 6-4 || 283 || Davie, FL || Western HS
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| Chase Ford || Tight End || 6-6 || 245 || Kilgore, TX || Kilgore J.C.
|-
| James Gaines || Linebacker || 6-3 || 205 || Buffalo, NY || Canisius HS
|-
| Tavadis Glenn || Offensive Tackle || 6-5 || 265 || Jacksonville, FL || Terry Parker HS
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| Maurice Hagens || Fullback || 6-1 || 235 || Tampa, FL || Tampa Bay Tech HS
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| Darion Hall || Running back || 6-1 || 200 || Naples,FL || Lely HS
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| Seantrel Henderson || Offensive Tackle || 6-8 || 340 || Saint Paul, MN || Cretin-Derham Hall
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| Allen Hurns || Wide Receiver || 6-2 || 175 || Miami, FL || Carol City HS
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| Storm Johnson || Runningback || 6-1 || 217 || Loganville, GA || Loganville HS
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| Brandon Linder || Offensive Lineman || 6-6 || 290 || Ft. Lauderdale, FL || St. Thomas Aquinas
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| Shane McDermott || Center || 6-3 || 266 || Wellington, FL || Palm Beach Central HS
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| Stephen Morris || Quarterback || 6-2 || 186 || Miami Shores, FL || Monsignor Pace HS
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| Kevin Nelson || Linebacker || 6-1 || 220 || Gainesville, FL || Gainesville HS
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| Keion Payne || Corner Back || 6-0 || 165 || Ft. Lauderdale, FL || St. Thomas Aquinas
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| David Perry || Defensive End || 6-6 || 230 || Ft. Lauderdale, FL || University School HS
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| Kacy Rodgers || Corner Back || 6-2 || 185 || Southlake, TX || Carroll HS
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| Andrew Tallman || Tight End || 6-5 || 237 || Dorchester, MA || Boston College HS
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| Delmar Taylor || Defensive Tackle || 6-4 || 265 || Miami Beach, FL || Miami Beach HS
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| Clive Walford || Tight End || 6-6 || 225 || Belle Glade, FL || Glades Central HS
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| Travis Williams || Linebacker || 6-2 || 189 || Norfolk, VA || Monsignor Pace HS
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Roster
Depth chart
(prior to Game 12 versus South Florida)Schedule
Rankings
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Florida A&M
- 1st Quarter
- Leonard Hankerson 19 yard touchdown pass from Jacory Harris. Bosher PAT Good. (7-0 MIA)
- Leonard Hankerson 40 yard touchdown pass from Jacory Harris. Bosher PAT Good. (14-0 MIA)
- 2nd Quarter
- Damien Berry 32 yard touchdown pass from Jacory Harris. Bosher PAT Good. (21-0 MIA)
- Ray Ray Armstrong 22 yard interception return. Bosher PAT Good. (28-0 MIA)
- Mike James 1 yard touchdown run. Bosher PAT Good. (35-0 MIA)
- 3rd Quarter
- Lamar Miller 5 yard touchdown run. Bosher PAT Good. (42-0 MIA)
- 4th Quarter
- Matt Bosher 24 yard field goal. (45-0 MIA)
Ohio State
Miami and Ohio State last played when they met in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl2003 Fiesta Bowl
The 2003 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl took place on January 3,2003 in Tempe, Arizona at Sun Devil Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Miami Hurricanes by a score of 31–24 in double overtime. It also served as the BCS National Championship Game for the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season...
playing for the national championship, a game won by Ohio State in double overtime, 31-24. In 2010, Miami lost to Ohio State 36-24, but the Buckeyes' win was later vacated after an NCAA investigation of their program.
Pittsburgh
Miami and Pittsburgh last met in 2003 at Pittsburgh in a game won by Miami 28-14. Miami is 21-9-1 all time against Pittsburgh.Clemson
Miami and Clemson last met in 2009 at Miami in a game won by Clemson 40-37. Miami is 5-3 all time against Clemson.Florida State
Miami and Florida State last met in 2009 at Tallahassee in a game won by Miami 38-34. Miami is 31-23 all time against Florida State.Duke
Miami and Duke last met in 2009 at Miami in a game won by Miami 34-16. Miami is 6-1 all time against Duke.North Carolina
Miami and North Carolina last met in 2009 at Chapel Hill in a game won by North Carolina 33-24. Miami is 5-8 all time against North Carolina.Virginia
Miami and Virginia last met in 2009 at Miami in a game won by Miami 52-17. Miami is 5-3 all time against Virginia.Maryland
Miami and Maryland last met in 2006 at College Park in a game won by Maryland 14-13. Miami is 7-8 all time against Maryland.Georgia Tech
Miami and Georgia Tech last met in 2009 at Miami in a game won by Miami 33-17. Miami is 5-10 all time against Georgia Tech.Virginia Tech
Miami and Virginia Tech last met in 2009 at Blacksburg in a game won by Virginia Tech 31-7. Miami is 17-10 all time against Virginia Tech.South Florida
Miami was upset by South Florida losing to the Bulls in over time 23-20. Miami is now 2-1 all time against South Florida.Shannon fired, Al Golden hired
Head coach Randy ShannonRandy Shannon
Randy Lennard Shannon is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Miami from 2007 to 2010. Shannon played football at Miami and then with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL....
was fired the day following the South Florida loss.
On December 12, 2010, ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
reported that Miami had offered the new head coaching position to former Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
head coach Al Golden.
In press conference remarks upon his hiring on December 13, 2010, Golden emphasized the importance of the Miami legacy. "It's the most recognizable brand in college football," he said. "I go back to the former players that are here, the five national championships, 20 national award winners, countless All-Americans, incredible tradition. It's a dream job."
Golden also announced after the bowl game that offensive coordinator Mark Whipple would not be retained and his replacement could come from the NFL.