Mark Richt’s first season in Miami was success. Whether it was the nine-win season capped off by an impressive bowl win over West Virginia or the strong close to the 2017 recruiting class that followed, or the terrific start to the 2018 class, a multitude of signs point to a program that is seemingly on the right track in Coral Gables.
In 2008, the Hurricanes finished No. 1 in the RecruitingNation class rankings. While projecting a second top-ranked class in 2018 is a long way off, Richt’s second full class is definitely a top five candidate.
After signing 10 ESPN 300 prospects to finish with the No.