After a hot start to the season began to raise the expectations for Miami in 2023, the Hurricanes hit a couple snags, putting them once again off the pace to play for an ACC title or otherwise certify an official Return To Prominence. There’s no lack for talent on the roster, but they again have found ways to bungle things on the field.
In fairness, a breakthrough this year would have stood as an early arrival for a program that is integrating a lot of highly-regarded young talent with a large group of portal additions. Mario Cristobal’s group already has exceeded its win total from 2022 and figures to secure its highest win total since 2017, when the Canes went 10-3.