The 2021 Miami Hurricanes football team (variously "Miami", "The U", "UM", "'Canes") represented the

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during the

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. The Hurricanes were led by third-year head coach Manny Diaz (until he was dismissed on December 6) and played their home games at

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, competing as a member of the

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(ACC). The Hurricanes finished their regular season with a 7–5 overall record and accepted a bid to play in the

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, where they were scheduled to face the

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. On December 26, the Hurricanes announced their withdrawal from the bowl, due to COVID-19 issues; organizers stated that they would try to secure a replacement team to face Washington State. The following day, the

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were named as the Sun Bowl replacement team.

Previous Season

The

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finished the 2020 season 8–3, and 7–2 to finish in third place in ACC play. They received an invitation to the

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where they lost to

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Offseason

Position key

Coaching changes

Blake Baker former defensive coordinator for the Hurricanes, accepted a position as a linebackers coach for the

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after Manny Diaz announced he would start taking over play calling duties for the Hurricanes.

Players

Transfers

Outgoing The Miami Hurricanes lost six players via transfer from the 2020 season.

2021 NFL Draft

The following Hurricanes players were selected in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Preseason

Award Watch Lists

Listed in random order

Personnel

Roster

Schedule

Source:

Game summaries

vs. No. 1 Alabama (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game)

Appalachian State

Michigan State

Central Connecticut

Virginia

North Carolina

No. 18 NC State

No. 17 Pittsburgh

Georgia Tech

Florida State

Virginia Tech

Duke

Rankings

References

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Miami Hurricanes football seasons

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