When talking about the Butch Davis era at Miami, many point to the 1998 win over UCLA as the turning point for the Hurricanes. Some would say the win in 2000 over then #1 FSU was the biggest win and they’d be right. However, two weeks after beating FSU, the Cane would face a crucial test in surging #2 Virginia Tech, led then by Michael Vick.
The Hokies were undefeated at 8-0 having ripped through the Big East before they headed to the Orange Bowl to take on then #3 Miami led by up and coming Ken Dorsey.