The Hurricanes win against Virginia Tech on Saturday helped them avoid revisiting some ugly history, ended their four-game losing streak and helped Miami secure bowl eligibility.
It also, it turns out, proved to be costly.
Both of the Hurricanes’ freshmen tight ends — Brevin Jordan and Will Mallory — were hurt in the 38-14 victory and Miami coach Mark Richt said on Sunday neither will play in Saturday’s regular-season finale against Pittsburgh at Hard Rock Stadium.
Richt did say, though, he was hopeful Jordan, who hurt his ankle, and Mallory, who injured his knee, would be able to play in the Hurricanes’ still-to-be-determined bowl game next month.