Miami is ranked 16th overall, 3rd in the ACC.
Hopefully, Miami has a decent opening game against top ranked Alabama and can keep the margin of defeat “respectable” like around 20 points. Seems unlikely but it could happen.
“Whether the Hurricanes live up to their preseason projection largely will depend on the health of QB D’Eriq King, who suffered a torn ACL in Miami’s bowl game. He expects to be ready, but won’t have time to ease back into game shape with the ‘Canes opener coming against Alabama. His top target, Mike Harley, is back, and Oklahoma transfer Charleston Rambo’s arrival should provide a good complement. There are holes to fill on defense, but DB Bubba Bolden returns to anchor the secondary.”