1986-87

1986-87: Miami showed signs of an era to come. In 1986, Miami won all 11 of their regular season games. Quarterback, Vinny Testaverde (pictured right) became the Cane's first ever Heisman Trophy winner. Miami beat Oklahoma in a #1 vs. #2 showdown in Norman. The Canes also took care of inner-state rival, Florida State in the Orange Bowl. Miami was led by wide-receivers and future NFL stars, Michael Irvin and Brian Blades. The Cane's defense was anchored by Jerome Brown and safetied by Bennie Blades. This was a truly dominant team and they knew it. Miami went into the Fiesta Bowl battle with undefeated Penn State talking trash and wanting to destroy the methodical and somewhat boring Nittany Lions. It was not to be however, as the Cane's Hollywood antics led to disaster. Vinny Testaverde threw 5 interceptions and even though Miami outgained Penn State by more than double in yardage, the Nittany Lions won the game and the national title, 14-10. It was the most dissapointing loss in Miami school history.

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