1990-91

1990-91: Once again as the favorite, Miami was upset. Entering 1990 with a senior quarterback, a more experienced coach and a defending national championship, Miami was pre-season #1. BYU put a quick end to that as Ty Detmer threw for over 400 yards and 4 touchdowns against the vaunted Miami defense in a 28-21 upset at Provo. Craig Erickson was equally brilliant but got little help from his receivers and the Miami defense. Miami won a couple of games after that until Notre Dame got a measure of revenge in Southbend. Despite over 300 yards passing by Erickson, Notre Dame upset Miami 29-20. It was the last game in the Miami-Notre Dame series. One which was thoroughly dominated by the Canes until the end. Miami caught fire after the Notre Dame loss. They burried Florida State 31-22 (pictured right) with the help of over 300 yards rushing. The Canes then destroyed #3 ranked Texas in the Cotton Bowl, 46-3. The media felt that the Canes were the nation's best team at the end of the year, but a 10-2 mark was not worthy of a #1 ranking.

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