When the Virginia Cavaliers took a 28-14 lead after a Kurt Benkert touchdown pass to Daniel Hamm, it appeared Bronco Mendenhall’s first signature win would come sooner than expected...until it didn’t. The then 3rd ranked Hurricanes responded as they so often did last year, transforming into a different team when the situation demanded it. The U would go on to score 30 unanswered points, spoiling the upset bid. Still, 2017’s installment of Miami-Virginia proved that a competitive game was possible.
2017 Season: 10-3 (7-2 ACC)
It was a breakout season for Mark Richt in his second year at the helm in Miami.