Earlier this offseason Freshman quarterback Jarren Williams was reportedly going to transfer. He was talked out of leaving the Miami football program by former Head Coach Mark Richt and his son Jon who was the quarterbacks’ coach. Mark announced his retirement on December 30 and Manny Diaz was hired less than 12 hours later.
The following day, Diaz relieved the entire offensive staff of their duties. Diaz returned to Miami after spending 17 days as the Temple Head Coach. Formerly the Defensive Coordinator and given what seemed like complete control Diaz kept the entire Hurricanes, defensive staff.