Optimism is high around the University of Miami Hurricanes' football program heading into the 2018 season.
The Hurricanes are coming off a 10-3 season, their first trip to the ACC Championship Game in program history and their first Orange Bowl berth since the 2003 season.
Coach Mark Richt, the man who led the Hurricanes there, signed a contract extension that will keep him at UM through at least the 2023 season.
It makes it that much easier for UM athletic director Blake James to feel confident heading into the season.