Miami head coach Mario Cristobal’s 52nd birthday on Saturday may have been his worst yet, as the Miami Hurricanes fell to heavy underdog Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), 45-31, at Hard Rock Stadium.
“Obviously, poor job by me. Poor job by our organization. And credit Middle Tennessee for doing what they did,” Cristobal said. “They coached better than us, and they played better than us. They were better. We didn’t do a good enough job. There is no excuse.”
The Hurricanes started the game carelessly. They committed three turnovers in their first three offensive drives, including two interceptions by quarterback Tyler Van Dyke on his first two throws — one of which was returned by defensive end Zaylin Wood for a touchdown.