On Tuesday afternoon, the 2021 USA Today preseason Coaches Poll was unveiled, with Miami being ranked as the No. 16 team in the nation. Miami returns star QB D’Eriq King and has more veteran leadership than years past under head coach Manny Diaz. The Canes opened last season ranked 22nd in the preseason coaches poll.
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A revamped offense last year under offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee is expected to reach new heights after a full offseason of practice and experience.
Miami returns veterans who were instrumental to the squad last year with WR Mike Harley Jr and S Bubba Bolden choosing to stay in Coral Gables rather than try their luck in the NFL Draft.