Manny Diaz is in his seventh season at the University of Miami and third as its head football coach.
Last year, he guided the Hurricanes to an 8-3 record. Despite falling to Oklahoma State in its bowl game, there is much excitement in South Florida. Miami opens the season ranked 15th in the nation and will take on Alabama this weekend at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. ABC will air the matchup at 2:30 p.m. as Nick Saban goes for his 11th win in marquee season openers. The Crimson Tide is trying to repeat as national champions for the first time since 2011 and 2012.