After a lackluster 25-23 win over Appalachian State last weekend, the now No. 24 Miami Hurricanes are looking to obtain a marquee non-conference victory over the Michigan State Spartans this Saturday.
“They’ve had two outstanding performances to start the year,” Miami head coach Manny Diaz said when asked about Michigan State’s defense. “I think the first thing you see is toughness, physical, really well coached.”
On defense, the Spartans are a very disciplined unit. Their linebackers do a phenomenal job at shedding blocks, filling gaps, and making tackles in the open field.
Given this, Miami offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee will have to do a much better job scheming up a more explosive rushing attack, as the Hurricanes currently sit at second-to-last in the ACC in rushing yards per game.