Miami hasn't played many interesting games this season -- and that's a compliment. There haven't been roller-coaster performances, just competent victories. To date, Miami had shown control and an ability to come out on top in a variety of ways. The Hurricanes could win a slugfest, like they did against Notre Dame ; an ugly game, like they did against Florida ; or one where they went into a hostile environment and held an overmatched opponent at bay, like they did against Florida State .

They seemed built too solidly along both lines of scrimmage -- with too many playmakers, an elite defense and a veteran quarterback -- to fall victim to the ups and downs that plagued them in 2024. But this was a trap game, and the Canes fell right into it. In a 24-21 loss to Louisville , las

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