The Miami Hurricanes accomplished most of their goals this season. The Hurricanes ended a seven-year losing streak to Florida State, won their first ACC Coastal Division Title and appeared in the ACC Championship game for the first time.
The Miami Hurricanes fell short of winning their first ACC Championship. They lost to Clemson in Charlotte 38-3.
After leading his team through a 10-2 season and having to deal with the fallout of two weeks off because of Hurricane Irma, Head Coach Mark Richt was named the ACC Coach of the Year. He was also named the Walter Camp National Coach of the Year.