In an article recently published by The Athletic’s Matt Brown as part of a series for each decade celebrating the 150th anniversary of college football, the 2001 Miami football team was named the best of the decade. It’s not even a debate.
The 2002 Miami football team would have made the list if not for a controversial pass interference call in a double-overtime loss to Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. It can be said that the Hurricanes are cursed in the desert. No team had as much talent as the Miami football program from 2000-02.
The 2001 Miami Hurricanes were led by tackle Bryant McKinnie on offense and newly inducted Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed on defense.