2009 Florida State football countdown: Miami

JULY 07, 2009

The 2009 Florida State Seminoles football season starts two months from today, so we'll kick off a daily look at this year's opponents over the next 12 days. First up, Miami.

Sept. 7: Florida State vs.Miami, 8 p.m.
2008 records: FSU 9-4; Miami 7-6
Last meeting: Antone Smith rushed for a career-best four touchdowns, including a game-clinching 20-yarder with 3:57 remaining, in a 41-39 FSU victory on Oct. 4. Florida State wasted most of an early 24-point lead before hanging on.
Hurricanes outlook: Miami has six starters back on both offense and defense plus a returning punter and kicker and a coach firmly on the hot seat. Sophomore Jacory Harris has a firm grip on the quarterback job now that Robert Marve has transferred, but the Hurricanes have had trouble putting together a consistent offense. Mark Whipple is the team's fifth offensive coordinator in five years. For coach Randy Shannon to keep his job, Miami will probably need to pull some surprises.

Posted by Times Editor at 10:27:00 pm on July 07, 2009 in

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