Whats New With The Hurricanes

VIDEO: Takeaways from No. 19 Hurricanes following press conference

What's new with the Hurricanes?

No. 19 Miami Hurricanes' ACC aspirations hinge on recapturing big-play magic

The Miami Hurricanes face a daunting task as they attempt to return to the College Football Playoff. After winning the ACC Coastal Division in 2021, the Hurricanes stumbled to a 5-7 record in 2022, their first losing season since 2015.

The Hurricanes hope to rebound in 2023, but they will need to find a way to generate more explosive plays. Miami ranked 11th in the ACC in yards per play in 2022, and they averaged just 5.6 yards per carry, which ranked 12th in the conference.

Head coach Mario Cristobal has made it a priority to improve the Hurricanes' offense in 2023. He has brought in a new offensive coordinator, Shannon Dawson, and he has added several talented playmakers, including running back Henry Parrish and wide receiver Jacolby Spells.

Hurricanes' defense needs to improve in 2023

The Hurricanes' defense also needs to improve in 2023. Miami allowed 30.8 points per game in 2022, which ranked 10th in the ACC. The Hurricanes also struggled to generate turnovers, forcing just 13 turnovers in 12 games.

Cristobal has made several changes to the Hurricanes' defense in 2023. He has hired a new defensive coordinator, Kevin Steele, and he has added several talented players, including linebacker Jaheim Oatis and defensive end Mitchell Agude.

The Hurricanes are hoping that the changes they have made on both sides of the ball will help them return to contention in the ACC. Miami has not won an ACC Championship since 2017, and the Hurricanes are eager to get back to the top of the conference.

Takeaways from No. 19 Hurricanes following press conference

The Hurricanes held a press conference on Monday to discuss their expectations for the 2023 season. Here are some of the key takeaways from the press conference:

• Cristobal is confident that the Hurricanes can return to the College Football Playoff in 2023.
• The Hurricanes are focused on improving their offense and defense in 2023.
• The Hurricanes have added several talented players to their roster in 2023.
• The Hurricanes are excited about the upcoming season and they are confident that they can compete for an ACC Championship.

The Hurricanes will begin their 2023 season on September 2nd when they host the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. Miami is a 34-point favorite in the game.