The Mario Cristobal era of Miami football has been defined by a high-powered offensive attack and crushing losses, forcing fans to wait even longer for a Hurricanes revival. Although the program made definite progress with Cam Ward last season, it still felt miles away from attaining elite status. If this squad is going to achieve true greatness, something that has eluded it for a long, long time, then it must change its identity.

One should not draw conclusions after one game, but fans witnessed a Miami they had not been accustomed to seeing before Sunday's 27-24 victory versus Notre Dame . Despite wobbling in the second half, Cristobal's group displayed tremendous grit defensively and made the plays it needed to at the most crucial juncture of the season-opening clash.

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