#9/#6 MIAMI HURRICANES (7-0, 5-0 ACC) HEAD COACH: Mark Richt (Miami, 1982) CAREER: (17th season) AT MIAMI: 16-4 (second) vs.

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1 FIVE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 64 FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICKS 35 CONSENSUS ALL-AMERICANS IT S ALL ABOUT THE U Saturday, November 4, p.m. ET ABC Miami Gardens, Fla. Hard Rock Stadium (64,767) SCHEDULES MIAMI (7-0) SEPTEMBER (3-0) S 2 Bethune-Cookman Hard Rock Stadium W, S State Jonesboro, Ark. cancelled S 23 Toledo Hard Rock Stadium W, S Durham, N.C. W, 31-6 OCTOBER (4-0) O State* Tallahassee, Fla. W, O 14 Georgia Tech* Hard Rock Stadium W, O 21 Syracuse* Hard Rock Stadium W, O Carolina* Chapel Hill, N.C. W, NOVEMBER (0-0) N 4 Virginia Tech* Hard Rock Stadium 8 p.m. N 11 Notre Dame Hard Rock Stadium TBA N 18 Virginia* Hard Rock Stadium TBA N Pittsburgh, Pa. TBA VIRGINIA TECH (7-1) SEPTEMBER (4-1) S 3 West Virginia Landover, Md. W, S 9 Delaware Blacksburg, Va. W, 27-0 S 16 at East Carolina Greenville, N.C. W, S 23 Old Dominion Blacksburg, Va. W, 38-0 S 30 Clemson* Blacksburg, Va. L, OCTOBER (3-0) O 7 at Boston College* Chestnut Hill, Mass. W, O 21 North Carolina* Blacksburg, Va. W, 59-7 O 28 Duke* Blacksburg, Va. W, 24-3 November (0-0) N 4 at Miami* Miami Gardens, Fla. TBD N 11 at Georgia Tech* Atlanta, Ga. TBD N 18 Pittsburgh* Blacksburg, Va. TBD N 24 at Virginia* Charlottesville, Va. TBD GAME EIGHT vs. #9/#6 MIAMI HURRICANES (7-0, 5-0 ACC) HEAD COACH: Mark Richt (Miami, 1982) CAREER: (17th season) AT MIAMI: 16-4 (second) #13/#13 VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES (7-1, 3-1 ACC) HEAD COACH: Justin Fuente (Murray State, 1999) CAREER: (sixth season) AT VIRGINIA TECH: 17-5 (second) THE GAME After extending the program's longest winning streak since 2002 to 12 games with a win over North Carolina last time out, #9/#6 Miami opens a three-game homestand vs. #13/#13 Virginia Tech on Nov. 4. Kickoff for Miami's annual Homecoming Game is set for 8 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ABC with Chris Fowler (play by play), Kirk Herbstreit (color) and Maria Taylor (sideline reporter) on the call. Joe Zagacki (pxp) and Don Bailey, Jr. (color) are in the 560 WQAM radio booth for their 16th season together, while Josh Darrow will handle the sideline duty. Jose Chamby Campos (pxp) and Jose Martinez (color) are broadcasting on 990AM ESPN Deportes. THE SERIES The Miami Hurricanes carry a all-time series lead against Virginia Tech, including a 12-6 lead in games played at home in the series. Miami leads 3-2 in games played at what is now known as Hard Rock Stadium, where the Hurricanes began playing during the 2008 season. Since Miami joined the ACC in 2004, the Hurricanes and Hokies have played 13 times and Virginia Tech carries an 8-5 lead in those games. UM dropped last year's game, 16-37, in Blacksburg on Oct. 20, In the last matchup in Miami Gardens, Miami won, 30-20, on Oct. 17, THE TEAM Last time out on Oct. 28, Miami extended its winning streak to 12 straight games dating to Oct. 29, 2016 with a win at North Carolina. Miami's current 12-game winning streak is the longest nationwide at the FBS level, and the program's longest winning streak since the 2002 season, when Miami finished the tail end of a 34-game winning streak. No other team carries a double-digit win streak into Week 10 of For the first time since 2013, Miami has started 7-0 overall and for the first time since joining the ACC in 2004, Miami is 5-0 in conference play. With a perfect 7-0 record, Miami is one of just five remaining unbeaten teams at the FBS level and the only unbeaten team in the ACC. Despite its victory, Miami slipped from No. 8 to No. 9 in the Associated Press top 25. Miami climbed two spots to No. 6 in the Coaches Poll. THE OPPONENT Virginia Tech is under the direction of second-year head coach Justin Fuente, whose team is ranked #13/#13 and has a 7-1 record (3-1 ACC). The Hokies are led by QB Josh Jackson (2,032 passing yards, 17 TDs), RB Travon McMillian (353 rushing yards, 2 TDs) and WR Cam Phillips (51 receptions, 692 yards, 6 TDs). The Hokie defense is led by LBs Tremaine Edmunds (68 tackles) and Andrew Motuapuaka (59). The Hokies enter the game ranked No. 2 in the ACC in scoring offense (35.4 points per game) and No. 1 in scoring defense (11.5 points). THE COACH Miami is in its second season under the direction of head coach Mark Richt; in his first season at the helm, the Hurricanes finished with a 9-4 record and won their first bowl game since 2006 with a victory over West Virginia in the Russell Athletic Bowl. Richt, who grew up in nearby Boca Raton, Fla., played quarterback as a student-athlete at Miami and is a 1982 graduate of the university, was named the 24th head coach in the history of the Hurricanes football program on Dec. 4, He is 16-4 in his first 20 games at The U. QUICK HITS AIRWAVES Television (ABC) Chris Fowler (play-by-play) Kirk Herbstreit (color) Maria Taylor (sidelines) Flagship Radio (560 WQAM) Joe Zagacki (play-by-play) Don Bailey, Jr. (color) Josh Darrow (sidelines) Spanish Radio (990 ESPN Deportes) Chamby Campos (play-by-play) Jose Martinez (color) CANES HOST HOKIES IN COASTAL CLASH In a matchup with ACC Championship Game implications, #9/#6 Miami hosts #13/#13 Virginia Tech at Hard Rock Stadium on Nov 4. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. on ABC. Miami leads the all-time series with the Hokies by a margin, including a 12-6 lead in games played at home in the series. Miami (5-0 ACC) carries a 1.5-game lead in the Coastal standings over Virginia Tech (3-1) with one game in hand. Mark Richt has a 29-6 all-time record against ACC opponents as head coach, and is 1-1 all-time against Virginia Tech. Miami lost last year's matchup to the Hokies, 16-37, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Richt led Georgia to a win over VT in the 2006 Chick-Fil-A Bowl. MIAMI HOLDS ON, TOPS HEELS Miami won its seventh straight game to open the season, topping North Carolina, 24-19, on the road last time out on Oct. 28. QB Malik Rosier threw for a career-high 356 yards and tied a career mark with three touchdown passes in the victory. WR Jeff Thomas recorded his first 100- yard receiving game as a Hurricane, finishing with 101 yards on three receptions, including a 78-yard touchdown catch. DB Michael Jackson recorded his fourth interception of the season and third in the past two weeks, one of three picks on the day recorded by Miami's defense. LB Charles Perry and DB Sheldrick Redwine also both recorded interceptions in the victory. ROSIER IMPRESSING AS STARTING QB QB Malik Rosier, who was announced as Miami s starting quarterback during fall camp after winning a four-man battle for the spot, has impressed in his first season as the Hurricanes starter. Rosier ranks fourth in the ACC in pass efficiency (144.9) and has thrown 17 TDs compared to four INTs in seven games. He also ranks third in the ACC in total offense, with an average of yards per game. Rosier is completing 56.7 percent of his passes (143-for-252) and has added two rushing touchdowns and 211 rushing yards. An Alabama native, Rosier has opened his career as starting QB with a sterling 8-0 record, including a 4-0 mark at home, where he has nine TDs and one interception.

2 MIAMI FOOTBALL WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE MIAMI FOOTBALL WEEK LY MEDIA SCHEDULE SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Mark Richt day after conference call Please contact the Miami athletics communications office for the call-in number 6:40 a.m.: Mark Richt on WQAM s The Joe Rose Show 9:20-11:30 a.m.: Practice 11:30 a.m.: OC Thomas Brown and requested players post-practice 12:20 p.m.: Mark Richt s press conference in the Mann Auditorium 6-8 p.m.: Mark Richt and assistant coaches on WQAM s Hurricane Hotline 9:20-11:30 a.m.: Practice 11:30 a.m.: Mark Richt, DC Manny Diaz, requested players and assistant coaches post-practice 12:50 p.m.: Mark Richt ACC weekly teleconference No media availability at practice No media availability at practice Miami vs. Virginia Tech - 8 p.m. - ABC - Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.) ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS MIAMI ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Carter Toole (Mark Richt requests) Cell: carter.toole@miami.edu Camron Ghorbi (primary media relations contact) Cell: c.ghorbi@miami.edu David Villavicencio (secondary contact) Cell: davidv@miami.edu Tom Symonds (football credentials) Cell: symonds@miami.edu Alex Schwartz (tertiary contact) Cell: alexschwartz@miami.edu Website: Mailing Address: 5821 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL Credentials: GAME DAY EXPERIENCE QUICK FACTS Location Coral Gables, Fla. Enrollment 16,818 Founded 1925 Nickname Hurricanes Colors Orange (PMS 1665), Green (PMS 3435) and White President Dr. Julio Frenk Director of Athletics Blake James Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Marvin Dawkins Conference / Division Atlantic Coast Conference / Coastal Stadium / Capacity Hard Rock Stadium / 64,767 Ticket Office Phone GO-CANES COACHING STAFF Head Coach Mark Richt Record at Miami 16-4 (second season) Career Record (17th season) Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Manny Diaz Offensive Coordinator / Running Backs Thomas Brown Asst. Head Coach / Defensive Line Craig Kuligowski Asst. Coach / Passing Game Coordinator / Wide Receivers Ron Dugans Asst. Coach / Offensive Line Stacy Searels Asst. Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Tight Ends Todd Hartley Asst. Coach / Cornerbacks Mike Rumph Asst. Coach / Safeties Ephraim Banda Asst. Coach / Quarterbacks Jon Richt Graduate Assistant / Defense Alex Devine Graduate Assistant / Defense Matthew Gazzillo Graduate Assistant / Offense Michaelee Harris Graduate Assistant / Special Teams Danny Kalter Quality Control Analyst / Offense David Cooney Quality Control Analyst / Offense Brandon Lumish Quality Control Analyst / Offense Greg Nosal Quality Control Analyst / Defense Jonathan Patke Quality Control Analyst / Defense Michael Zuckerman Media will call is located at the Southwest Gate of Hard Rock Stadium. All media credential requests should be made through Tom Symonds, Assistant AD for Communications. Written media attending games at Hard Rock Stadium should take the press elevator to the 2M level. Photographers will be provided bright yellow vests, which serve as a credential for the game. There is a photo work room for photographers and video located at field level. Meal service will begin roughly 90 minutes before kickoff in the main press dining area of the 2M level. The Miami postgame press conferences awill occur in the press conference room at field level near the SW Gate. Visiting postgame press conferences will occur in the room directly across the hall opposite the visiting locker room. The University of Miami athletics communications staff reserves the right to revoke any and all media credentials. FIELD Mark Richt Thomas Brown Manny Diaz Craig Kuligowski Ron Dugans Stacy Searels Ephraim Banda Todd Hartley PRESS BOX Mike Rumph Jon Richt 2

3 BY THE NUMBERS 8.9 Miami's average of 8.9 tackles for loss per game was the third-best mark in the country entering Week 10 of Head coach Mark Richt has won 10-or-more games in nine seasons throughout his career Senior Braxton Berrios' 16.5 yards-per-punt return average was the sixth-best mark in FBS and best mark in the ACC entering the week. 21 Kicker Michael Badgley is a perfect 21-for-21 in career field goal attempts between 40 and 49 yards in his Miami career. 30 Miami s 30 NFL Draft first-round selections since 2000 are the most in the NCAA; David Njoku was drafted by Cleveland in the first round in 2016 (29th overall). 103 Miami earned 103 of a possible 167 first-place media votes as the ACC Coastal Division favorites at ACC Kickoff in the annual poll. 161 Head coach Mark Richt has totaled 161 career victories as an FBS head coach, which ranks fourth-most among active head coaches. 170 Travis Homer's 170 rushing yards against Georgia Tech on Oct. 14 were the most by a Miami Hurricane in his first career start since Javarris James had 148 vs. Houston in ,572 The Hurricanes averaged 58,572 fans per game last season at Hard Rock Stadium - 27th-most in the nation. #9/#6 MIAMI HOSTS HOMECOMING MATCHUP WITH #13/#13 HOKIES #9/#6 Miami (7-0, 5-0 ACC) will be in search of its 13th straight win when it hosts #13/#13 Virginia Tech (7-1, 3-1 ACC) on Nov. 4. Kickoff for UM's annual Homecoming game is set for 8 p.m. on ABC. The Hurricanes enter the game with a 5-0 mark in ACC play for the first time in program history. Miami sits in first place in the ACC Coastal and is 1.5 games ahead of Virginia Tech (3-1 in the ACC). The Canes' current 12-game winning streak is their longest since 2002 (Aug Dec. 7) and the longest winning streak in FBS. No other team has a double-digit win streak entering Week 10. Miami has not won 13 in a row since the tail end of a stretch when it won 34 games from UM's last loss came more than a year ago, on Oct. 29, 2016; 371 days will have elapsed since. Miami carries a all-time series lead against the Hokies but lost last year's matchup, 16-37, at Lane Stadium in the most lopsided loss of coach Mark Richt's Miami tenure on Oct. 22, If Georgia Tech beats Virginia and Miami tops Virginia Tech, Miami is ACC Coastal Division champs. LAST TIME OUT: MIAMI HOLDS ON, BEATS TAR HEELS, 24-19, IN N.C. Miami secured the first 5-0 start to ACC play in program history with a win over North Carolina last time out at Kenan Stadium. The win was UM's 12th in a row dating to Oct. 29, Prior to 2017, UM's best start in ACC play was 3-0 which happened three times: 2004, 2012 & Redshirt junior Malik Rosier improved to 8-0 as starting quarterback at Miami with a career-high 356 yards against the Tar Heels, finishing 16-for-38 with three touchdowns and one interception. Freshman WR Jeff Thomas had his first 100-yard receiving game as a Hurricane, hauling in three passes for 101 yards, including a 78-yard touchdown on the first play of the game's third quarter. Junior DL RJ McIntosh delivered an impressive performance, finishing with a career-best 11 tackles, one tackle for loss and one PBU. He tied DB Jaquan Johnson (11) for the UM tackle lead. LB Charles Perry and DB Sheldrick Redwine also recorded picks in the victory, Miami's first in Chapel Hill since The win improved Miami to 10-3 in ACC play during Mark Richt's tenure. ROSIER AIMING TO IMPROVE TO 9-0 AS MIAMI'S STARTING QB QB Malik Rosier will be making the ninth start of his career and fifth home start when he lines up versus Virginia Tech on Nov. 4. He has perfect career marks of 4-0 on the road and 4-0 at home. Rosier is fourth in the ACC in passing efficiency (144.9) with 17 touchdowns and just four INTs. Rosier ranks second in the ACC in passing yards per game (295.9) and third in total offense per game (326.0). His three 300-yard passing games this season are tied for second among ACC QBs. In four career starts at Hard Rock Stadium, Rosier has compiled a 64.6% completion rate (93-of- 144), 1,191 passing yards, nine touchdown passes and one pick to go along with 117 rushing yards. Rosier was named Athlon Sports ACC Offensive Player of the Week for his game against Syracuse. The Mobile, Ala., native has totaled 211 rushing yards on 69 carries (3.1 average) with two TDs. Rosier's only start prior to 2017 came on Oct. 31, 2015, when he played in place of injured Brad Kaaya in a win at Duke. Rosier finished 20-for-29 for 272 yards with two touchdowns. Rosier was announced as Miami s starting quarterback by head coach Mark Richt on Aug. 22 during the final week of Hurricanes fall camp, winning a four-man quarterback race for the job. Rosier redshirted the 2014 football season and served as back-up in Kaaya's final two seasons (2015, 2016). Rosier was a member of the 2015 Miami Hurricanes baseball team that made it to the College World Series, though he did not travel to Omaha, Neb., with the team. UM A TOP-TEN TEAM FOR SECOND STRAIGHT SEASON UNDER RICHT After a win last time out on Oct. 28, Miami climbed two spots to No. 6 in the Amway Coaches Poll (from No. 8). Miami dropped to No. 9 in the Associated Press poll (from No. 8). UM has been ranked in the top 10 of both polls for the last three weeks (Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29) It's the second straight year head coach Mark Richt has Miami ranked in the top 10 after UM had not ascended to such a poll position since Oct. 27, 2013 (No. 7 in AP / No. 6 in the Coaches Poll). Miami was ranked No. 10 in both the AP and Coaches Polls on Oct. 2, 2016 after starting 4-0. THE NATION'S LONGEST ACTIVE WINNING STREAK The Miami Hurricanes have won 12 games in a row dating back to Oct. 29, 2016, and have not lost since a defeat at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. The 12-game winning streak is the longest nationwide at the FBS level. South Florida's 12-game winning streak came to an end on Oct. 28. Miami's average margin of victory during its current 12-game winning streak is 15.5 points. Since taking over, Mark Richt has guided Miami to a 16-4 record and Miami s 16 wins have come by an average of 20.6 points. The four losses have come by an average of just 8.0 points. 3

4 BALLHAWKING IN THE SECONDARY Miami ranks third in the nation and first in the ACC in team passing efficiency defense (97.90). The Hurricanes rank first in the ACC and sixth nationally with an average turnover margin of per game (+10 for the season), and a big reason is standout play in the Hurricanes secondary. Miami's 16 gained turnovers are second-most in the ACC and its 11 interceptions are third-most. A week after matching Syracuse QB Eric Dungey's entire season interception total in a single game (four), Miami had three more interceptions on Oct. 28 in a win over North Carolina. The Hurricanes seven interceptions over the last two weeks are the most in any two-game stretch since they also had seven in 2010 (Oct. 16 vs. Duke - 5, Oct. 23 vs. North Carolina - 2). DB Michael Jackson leads the Hurricanes with four interceptions, three of which have come in the last two games. His four picks are the most by a Hurricane since Artie Burns had six in Miami's four interceptions vs. Syracuse on Oct. 21 were the most picks by a Hurricanes defense in a single game since recording four against Savannah State at home on Sept. 21, FRESHMAN PHENOM: THOMAS SHOWCASING ABILITY IN FIRST YEAR Over the last three games, no player has been a bigger contributor on offense than WR Jeff Thomas, who has exploded for 240 yards and two touchdowns over the past three games. Thomas has been on the receiving end of the two longest pass plays of the season: a 70-yard reception against Georgia Tech on Oct. 14 and a 78-yard touchdown vs. North Carolina on Oct. 28. The former four-star recruit and Under Armour All-America Game MVP had just four catches for nine receiving yards in his first four games but has caught multiple passes in each of the past four. Thomas was rewarded for his standout play by making his first career start at North Carolina. THE QUARTERBACK WHISPERER Under the watchful eye of head coach and quarterback guru Mark Richt, play at the QB position has been instrumental during Miami's 12-game winning streak - the longest active win streak in FBS. Miami's quarterbacks have thrown 31 touchdowns compared to just five interceptions over the 12- game winning streak and have thrown for 3,635 yards - an average of yards per game. In 20 games since taking over as head coach at The U, Richt has helped his quarterbacks compile a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 44:11 and 5,651 passing yards - an average of per game. BRAXTON BALLING IN FINAL SEASON AT THE U Senior WR Braxton Berrios has been Miami s top offensive threat in the first seven games of He leads Miami with 32 catches, 415 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. Berrios' stat line in 2017 exceeds his combined stat line from the past two seasons ( ), when he totaled three starts, 24 catches, 264 yards and two touchdowns in 24 games. Berrios has started every game in 2017 and ranks ninth in the ACC in receptions per game (4.6). Berrios, who was named a CBS Sports Midseason All-American as an "all-purpose player", ranks first in the ACC and sixth nationally with a 16.3 punt return average, with a season-long of 44. Last time out at North Carolina, Berrios had a game-high seven receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown. He had a long catch of 42 yards in his final regular season game in his home state. Berrios came up big against Florida State on Oct. 7, starting and hauling in a career-high eight receptions for 90 yards with two scores. He was named ACC Receiver of the Week on Oct. 9. Berrios posted his first and only career 100-yard receiving game in a win over Toledo on Sept. 23, catching five passes, including a career-long 55-yarder, for 105 yards with one receiving score. Berrios became the first Hurricane since legendary WR Reggie Wayne in 2000 to record a touchdown catch in each of his first four games of the season. Berrios two-touchdown performance against Florida State on Oct. 7 was the first multi-score game of his career at UM. CLOSING IT OUT: MIAMI IMPRESSING IN SECOND HALVES AGAIN Since Mark Richt's arrival as head coach, Miami has outscored its opponents in the second half in 16 of 20 games, but a streak of 11 straight games ended in a win over Syracuse on Oct. 21 (14-16). Miami has a second-half point differential of +199 in 20 games under Richt, good for an average of 9.9 points in second halves. UM has lost the second-half battle just three times under Richt. Miami's only three games on the wrong end of second-half scoring came vs. Florida State (-11) and at Virginia Tech (-14) in 2016, and against Syracuse at Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 21 (-2). The Hurricanes have outscored opponents in the second half in 20 games under Richt, and have held an opponent to 10 points or fewer in the second half in 14 of 20 games. LIFE IN THE ACC 2017 STANDINGS ATLANTIC DIVISION Team Conf. Overall NC State Clemson Boston College Syracuse Wake Forest Louisville Florida State COASTAL STANDINGS Team Conf. Overall Miami Virginia Tech Georgia Tech Virginia Pittsburgh Duke North Carolina WEEK TEN SCHEDULE Sat., Nov. 4 - Syracuse at Florida State Sat., Nov. 4 - Georgia Tech at Virginia Sat., Nov. 4 - Wake Forest at Notre Dame Sat., Nov. 4 - Clemson at NC State Sat., Nov. 4 - Virginia Tech at Miami 2017 ACC PRESEASON POLL ACC Championship Votes 1. Florida State Clemson Louisville - 7 T4. Virginia Tech 3 T4. Miami 3 6. Duke 1 Atlantic Division (First place votes in parenthesis) 1. Florida State (121) 1, Clemson (37) 1, Louisville (9) NC State Wake Forest Syracuse Boston College Coastal Division (First place votes in parenthesis) 1. Miami (103) 1, Virginia Tech (40) Georgia Tech (9) Pitt (7) North Carolina (4) Duke (4) Virginia :20 p.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 4

5 ASSOCIATED PRESS OCT. 29, 2017 Team Points Record Previous 1) Alabama (59) ) Georgia (2) ) Ohio State ) Wisconsin ) Notre Dame* ) Clemson ) Penn State ) Oklahoma ) Miami (FL) ) Texas Christian ) Oklahoma State ) Washington ) Virginia Tech* ) Iowa State ) UCF ) Auburn ) Southern Cal ) Stanford ) Louisiana State ) NC State ) Mississippi State ) Memphis ) Arizona ) Michigan State ) Washington State *indicates 2017 opponent AMWAY COACHES POLL OCT. 29, 2017 Team Points Record Previous 1) Alabama (65) ) Georgia ) Ohio State ) Wisconsin ) Clemson ) Miami (FL) ) Penn State ) Notre Dame* ) Oklahoma ) Oklahoma State ) Washington ) Texas Christian ) Virginia Tech* ) UCF ) Auburn ) Iowa State ) Southern Cal ) Stanford ) NC State ) Louisiana State ) Memphis ) Mississippi State ) South Florida ) Michigan ) Arizona *indicates 2017 opponent WHO S ROCKING THE TURNOVER CHAIN? The University of Miami turnover chain made its debut Sept. 2 vs. Bethune-Cookman, when sophomore DB Malek Young was rewarded for his interception with an oversized sparkling U chain on the sidelines at Hard Rock Stadium. Since, 11 different players have worn "the chain." Four Hurricanes wore the chain, designed by famed Miami icon "A.J. the Jeweler," against North Carolina: DB Michael Jackson, LB Charles Perry, DL Joe Jackson and DB Jaquan Johnson. Miami has recorded 16 turnovers on defense so far, and the 13 different student-athletes who have worn the chain are: Young, DB Amari Carter (forced fumble vs. Bethune-Cookman), DL Ryan Fines (recovered fumble vs. Bethune-Cookman), DB Sheldrick Redwine (one recovered fumble, one interception), LB Michael Pinckney (interception vs. Duke), DL Pat Bethel (forced fumble, fumble recovery vs. Duke), DB Michael Jackson (four interceptions), DB Dee Delaney (interception vs. Florida State), LB Shaquille Quarterman (fumble recovery vs. Georgia Tech), DB Jaquan Johnson (interception, fumble recovery), DL Demetrius Jackson (interception vs. Syracuse), LB Charles Perry (interception vs. North Carolina) and DL Joe Jackson (forced fumble vs. North Carolina). Is it the chain? Miami is first in the ACC and sixth nationally with a turnover margin of +10 (1.43 / game). Miami's four interceptions vs. Syracuse were the most picks by a Hurricanes defense in a single game since recording four against Savannah State at home on Sept. 21, "BADG-O-MATIC" ON THE VERGE OF MAKING HISTORY AT THE U Senior K Michael Badgley, is on the verge of making Miami history in his final season at The U. Badgley, who was named to the preseason watch list for the Lou Groza Award, ranks second in Miami history in career made field goals (72). He hit a Miami-record 25 field goals in Badgley needs just one field goal to tie Carlos Huerta s ( ) Miami career record of 73. The New Jersey native, who earned third-team All-ACC honors for the second straight year in 2016, has enjoyed a strong start to 2017, going 12-for-14 on field goals and 26-for-26 on PATs. Badgley ranks third in the ACC and 19th nationally with a field goal percentage of 85.7 this year; his 2.10 field goals made-per-game average is 15th-best nationally and second-best in the ACC. Badgley connected on a game-winning field goal with four seconds remaining against Georgia Tech (Oct. 14), his fourth of the game. He has scored 62 points for Miami this season Badgley 367 career points are the second-most in UM history; Huerta (397) owns the UM record. HERNDON KEEPING #TIGHTENDU TRADITION ALIVE The Hurricanes were expecting a big year from senior tight end Christopher Herndon IV, and he has delivered, including a career-long 51-yard touchdown reception last time out vs. North Carolina. Herndon has already set career marks in catches (30) and receiving touchdowns (three), and is just four yards away from passing his career mark for receiving yards in a season (334), set in Herndon recorded career-high totals of 10 catches and 96 yards with one TD vs. Syracuse on Oct. 21. The Georgia native, who has started all seven games this year, ranks second on the team with 30 receptions for 331 yards. He was named ACC Receiver of the Week on Oct. 23 for his game vs. Cuse. In 39 career games, Herndon has made 22 career starts and totaled 76 receptions, 902 yards and six touchdowns. He started 12 of 13 games in 2016, when he set career marks in every category. Herndon's 2016 tight end partner, David Njoku, was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He has 18 catches for 195 receiving yards with three TDs this season. Njoku (2017) became the fifth Miami tight end drafted in the first round since 2000, joining Bubba Franks (2000), Jeremy Shockey (2002), Kellen Winslow (2004) and Greg Olsen (2007). RICHT OFF TO SIZZLING START IN COACHING CAREER AT ALMA MATER Head coach Mark Richt's 16-4 start to his head coaching career at Miami is the third-best mark through 20 games in the modern era of Miami Hurricanes football (since 1979). Head Coaching Record at Miami Through First 20 Games: Howard Schnellenberger ( ) Jimmy Johnson ( ) Dennis Erickson ( ) Butch Davis ( ) Larry Coker ( ) Randy Shannon ( ) Al Golden ( ) Mark Richt ( )

6 HOMER DAZZLES IN FIRST FEW GAMES AS STARTING RUNNING BACK RB Travis Homer delivered a dominant 170-yard rushing game in the first start of his career vs. Georgia Tech (Oct. 14) - no back has had more rushing yards in his first UM start since at least Homer had 95 rushing yards and a 33-yard touchdown run in a win over Syracuse on Oct. 21. Homer recorded a career-best 57 receiving yards last time out against North Carolina (Oct. 28). The Palm Beach native became the eighth Miami tailback to have recorded a 100-yard game in his first career start since 2000, and the fourth to do it in an Atlantic Coast Conference game. Homer's performance was just the 22nd game of 170 yards or more by a Miami back since 1980, and the ninth-most by an ACC player in a game this season. Homer assumed starting duties when RB Mark Walton suffered a season-ending injury Oct. 7. ROAD REGULARS Miami opened ACC play on the road for the eighth time in the past nine seasons (at Duke, Sept. 29) and with back-to-back road games for the fourth time ever and first time since Since becoming head coach, Mark Richt has led Miami to a 8-2 record in games played outside of Hard Rock Stadium, including UM's first bowl win since 2006 (2016 Russell Athletic Bowl). Since joining the conference in 2004, the Hurricanes are now 8-6 all-time in ACC openers. When opening ACC play on the road, the Hurricanes have an all-time record of 5-4. Miami's two road losses under Richt came at Virginia Tech and at Notre Dame in DEFENSIVE LINE PLAYING IT "KOOL" UNDER ONE OF NATION'S BEST Assistant head coach and defensive line coach Craig Kuligowski, widely regarded as one of the best line coaches in America, made an immediate impact in his first season at Miami in The Hurricanes finished the 2016 season fifth in the nation in tackles for loss per game (8.3) and ranked 22nd in sacks per game (2.85). UM finished 2016 with 108 tackles for loss and 38 sacks. The Miami defense is third nationally in tackles for loss (8.9 per game) and fourth in sacks (3.57). Led by 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks from sophomore LB Michael Pinckney, Miami finished with 9.0 tackles for loss and four sacks in a win over Syracuse at Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 21. The Hurricanes posted season-high marks of six sacks & 11 tackles for loss vs. Duke on Sept. 29. The Hurricanes defense posted 9.0 tackles for loss for 27 yards, including 4.0 sacks, in a win over Toledo on Sept. 23. Senior DL Trent Harris tied a career mark with two (2.0) sacks. Following the 2016 season, Kuligowski was promoted to Assistant Head Coach/Defensive LIne. MOST TACKLES FOR LOSS SINCE CONSISTENT CANES Of the 22 field positions, 13 Hurricanes have been starters in every game this season: QB Malik Rosier, TE Christopher Herndon IV, WR Braxton Berrios, LT Kc McDermott, LG Trevor Darling, C Tyler Gauthier, RT Tyree St. Louis, DL Chad Thomas, DL Kendrick Norton, DL RJ McIntosh, LB Shaquille Quarterman, LB Zach McCloud and DB Jaquan Johnson. McDermott s 28-game consecutive start streak is the longest on the team. Returnees OL Kc McDermott, OL Mark Walton, RJ McIntosh, Kendrick Norton, Shaquille Quarterman and Michael Pinckney were the only Miami players to start in every game in Sophomore LB Shaquille Quarterman has started every game of his Hurricanes career (20). Freshman WR Mike Harley has four starts and grad transfer newcomer DB Dee Delaney has started four of seven games. WR Dionte Mullins made the first start of his career on Oct. 7. Freshman WR Jeff Thomas made the first start of his career vs. North Carolina on Oct. 28, while freshman DB Trajan Bandy started his first game as a Hurricane against Syracuse on Oct. 21. Freshman WR Mike Harley has four starts and grad transfer newcomer DB Dee Delaney has started four of six games. WR Dionte Mullins made the first start of his collegiate career on Oct RECORD BREAKDOWN Current Streak... Won 12 Current Home Streak... Won 6 Current Road Streak... Won 5 Current Neutral Streak... Won 1 Last Win at North Carolina (10/28/17) Last Home Win vs. Syracuse (10/21/17) Last Road Win at North Carolina (10/28/17) Last Neutral Win vs. West Virginia (12/28/16) Last Home Loss vs. North Carolina (10/15/16) Last Road Loss at Notre Dame (10/29/16) Last Neutral Loss vs. Washington State (12/26/15) RECORD Home Away Natural Grass Artificial Turf vs. Ranked Opponents Leading at Halftime Trailing at Halftime Tied at Halftime Scoring First Opponent Scoring First Score < 20 Points Score 20+ Points Score 30+ Points Score 40+ Points Opponent Scores < 20 Points Opponent Scores 20+ Points Opponent Scores 30+ Points Opponent Scores 40+ Points Gain <20 First Downs Gain 20+ First Downs Opponent Gains < 20 First Downs Opponent Gains 20+ First Downs More Rushing Yards Than Opponent Fewer Rushing Yards Than Opponent Rush For < 100 Yards Rush For 100+ Yards Opponent Rushes For < 100 Yards Opponent Rushes For 100+ Yards More Passing Yards Than Opponent Fewer Passing Yards Than Opponent Equal Passing Yards Pass For < 200 Yards Pass For 200+ Yards Opponent Passes For < 200 Yards Opponent Passes For 200+ Yards More Total Yards Than Opponent Fewer Total Yards Than Opponent Gain < 300 Total Yards Gain 300+ Total Yards Opponent Gains < 300 Total Yards Opponent Gains 300+ Total Yards Commit < 3 Turnovers Commit 3+ Turnovers Force < 3 Turnovers Force 3+ Turnovers Commit < 6 Penalties Commit 6+ Penalties rd Down % < rd Down % rd Down % Opponent 3rd Down % < Opponent 3rd Down % Opponent 3rd Down % Trail Time of Possession Lead Time of Possession

7 KEEPING IT IN THE "U FAMILY" As is often the case at the University of Miami, a number of Canes have family ties to 'The U' Four Hurricanes had fathers who suited up in orange and green: sophomore TE Michael Irvin II (father is Michael) II, DL Scott Patchan (Matt), DL Pat Bethel (Randy) & P Zach Feagles (Jeff). WR Evidence Njoku is the younger brother of David, who was taken by Cleveland in the 2017 NFL Draft, while OL Kc McDermott is the younger brother of OL Shane McDermott ( ). OFFENSIVE LINE NAMED TO JOE MOORE AWARD HONOR ROLL Miami s offensive line was one of 22 named to the Joe Moore Award Honor Roll on Oct. 9, honoring the men up front who displays qualities of the best offensive lines in the country. The Hurricanes' offensive line has consisted of four starters who have started every game - LT Kc McDermott, LG Trevor Darling, C Tyler Gauthier and RT Tyree St. Louis. WELCOME BACK, AHMMON After missing the first two games of 2017 with a hamstring injury suffered during training camp, WR Ahmmon Richards returned vs. Duke on Sept. 29, starting and totaling 106 receiving yards. It was the fifth career 100-yard receiving game for Richards, who added a 49-yard TD in the win. Richards caught four passes for 68 yards with a long of 32 in UM s win at Florida State on Oct. 7. Richards warmed up but didn't play in a win over Georgia Tech Oct. 14 at Hard Rock Stadium. Richards returned against Syracuse (Oct. 21), starting and finishing with six catches for 99 yards. SO CLOSE Miami s four losses in 2016 came by a combined 32 points (8.0 points per game average). Two of Miami s four losses came by three points or fewer (vs. FSU, 20-19, at Notre Dame, 30-27). Only one loss last season came by more than one score - a defeat at Virginia Tech on Oct. 20. On the flip side, 12 of Miami's 16 wins under Mark Richt have come by 14 points or more. DIAZ, DEFENSE DELIVER DOMINANT DISPLAY VS. YELLOW JACKETS Georgia Tech entered the Sat., Oct. 14 matchup at Hard Rock Stadium ranked sixth nationwide in total defense (260 yards per game) and 20th nationwide in total offense (479.3 yards per game). The Hurricanes outgained the Yellow Jackets in the win, marking just the ninth time Georgia Tech has been outgained by 200 or more yards since the 2004 season. DC Manny Diaz & Miami held GT to 226 rushing yards below its average entering the game. The Hurricanes defense posted 7.0 tackles for loss totaling 24 yards and finished with two sacks of Georgia Tech QB TaQuon Marshall in the victory. Marshall threw for just 55 yards in the loss. DB Jaquan Johnson tied LB Shaq Quarterman for the team lead in tackles vs. GT with eight. OFFENSE LOSES WALTON TO SEASON-ENDING INJURY VS. NOLES The only returning running back in the ACC who posted a 1,000-yard rushing season in 2016, RB Mark Walton was off to a sizzling start to 2017 before suffering an ankle injury at Florida State. Walton started and recorded 25 rushing yards against the Noles before what coach Mark Richt deemed a season-ending right ankle injury - Walton was carted off the field in Tallahassee. Walton was averaging rushing yards per game through four games and 7.6 yards per carry. Sophomore RB Travis Homer, who has served as Walton s backup since the first game of the season, has 472 yards on 65 carries. He is averaging 7.3 yards per carry with five rushing TDs. Homer has caught 11 passes out of the backfield for 116 yards, averaging 19.3 yards per catch. He recorded the first receiving touchdown of his career at home on Oct. 14 against Georgia Tech. WALTON AMONG TOP BACKS IN MIAMI S STORIED HISTORY AT RB With 1,995 career rush yards, Walton now sits in 11th place all-time at Miami; he entered the season No. 21 in all-time rush yards. His eight 100-yard rush games are tied for eighth-most. With 25 yards against Florida State last time out, Walton moved from No. 12 to No. 11 in the record books, leapfrogging UM legend Frank Gore ( ), who totaled 1,975 career yards. Walton opened 2017 with a bang, recording 148 yards and two rushing touchdowns in Week 1. He followed that up with the seventh 200-yard rushing game ever in Week 2 vs. Toledo. Walton now has 28 career TDs in 30 career games and is tied for fifth in rushing TDs at Miami (26). In 2016, Walton became just the 10th running back in Miami history to rush for over 1,000 yards. The impressive feat marked the 11th 1,000-yard rushing season in Miami s and the third straight year the Hurricanes had a 1,000-yard rusher; Duke Johnson rushed for 1,652 yards in 2014 while Joe Yearby finished with 1,002 yards on the ground in SERIES HISTORY MIAMI LEADS, YEAR UM OPP SITE W/L SCORE 1953 Miami W Memphis, Tenn. W Blacksburg, Va. W Miami W Miami W Atlanta W Miami W Blacksburg, Va. W Miami (HC) W Blacksburg, Va. W Miami W Miami W Blacksburg, Va. L Miami (HC) L Blacksburg, Va. L Miami (OT) L Blacksburg, Va. L Miami (HC) W Blacksburg, Va. W Miami W Blacksburg, Va. L Miami L Blacksburg, Va. W Miami (HC) L Miami L Miami Gardens W Blacksburg, Va. L Miami Gardens L Blacksburg, Va. L Miami Gardens W Miami Gardens L Blacksburg, Va. W Miami Gardens W Blacksburg, Va. L Miami: Miami leads, 12-6 Blacksburg: Virginia Tech leads, 8-6 Neutral Site: Miami leads, 2-0 TALE OF THE TAPE MIAMI VIRGINIA TECH 32.0 scoring first downs rushing per game passing per game total offense per game :39 time of posesssion 32:17 31% 3rd down conversions 41% 60% 4th down conversions 46% 93% red zone scores 86% ACC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK WEEK 6: FLORIDA STATE Receiver: WR Braxton Berrios WEEK 7: GEORGIA TECH Co-Receiver: WR Darrell Langham Specialist: K Michael Badgley WEEK 8: SYRACUSE Receiver: TE Christopher Herndon IV Linebacker: LB Michael Pinckney WEEK 9: NORTH CAROLINA Defensive Lineman: DL RJ McIntosh 7

8 17 TRUE FRESHMEN PLAY IN THE OPENER VS. BETHUNE-COOKMAN The Hurricanes tied for the national lead with 17 true freshmen playing against Bethune-Cookman on Sept. 2. Both Georgia and LSU also had 17 true freshmen also play in their openers. In addition to starts by WR Mike Harley and OL Navaughn Donaldson, DL Jonathan Garvin, DL DJ Johnson, DL Jonathan Ford, WR Jeff Thomas, WR DeeJay Dallas, P Zach Feagles, OL Corey Gaynor, OL Kai-Leon Herbert, LB Bradley Jennings, Jr., DB Amari Carter, DB Trajan Bandy, DB Derrick Smith, TE Brian Polendey, LB De Andre Wilder and WR Marshall Few also saw time. EIGHT HURRICANES NAMED TO MAJOR PRESEASON WATCH LISTS K Michael Badgley, Sr. - Lou Groza Award (K) WR / PR Braxton Berrios, Sr. - Hornung Award (two-way) TE Christophe Herndon IV, Sr. - Mackey Award (TE) DL Kendrick Norton, Jr. - Bednarik Award (def.), Nagurski Award (def.), Outland Trophy (line) LB Shaquille Quarterman, So. - Bednarik (def.), Butkus Award (LB), Nagurski (def.) WR Ahmmon Richards, So. - Biletnikoff Award (WR) DL Chad Thomas, Sr. - Nagurski (def.) RB Mark Walton, Jr. - Maxwell Award (off.), Doak Walker Award (RB), Walter Camp POTY GETTING DEFENSIVE Under defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, the Hurricanes held opponents to just 4.75 yards per play in a figure that ranked ninth among teams at the FBS level. The Hurricanes ranked in the top 25 nationally in four different defensive categories: scoring defense (No. 12/18.5), team sacks (No. 22/2.85), tackles for loss (No. 5/8.3) and total defense (No. 20/345.5). Miami held 11 of its 13 opponents under their 2016 scoring average, including West Virginia in the Russell Athletic Bowl on Dec. 28. Miami started and finished games strong in 2016, as it outscored opponents by a combined count in the first and fourth quarters of games. In 2016, nine Miami Hurricanes had at least 5.0 tackles for loss on defense. In 2015, just four players finished the season (13 games) with at least 5.0 tackles for loss. RICHARDS A RECORD RECEIVER IN FRESHMAN SEASON Wide receiver Ahmmon Richards led the Hurricanes in 2016 with 934 yards receiving - the most ever by a freshman wide receiver at Miami and the sixth-most by any Hurricane ever. Richards missed the first two games of 2017 but recorded 106 yards on three receptions with one TD in his return vs. Duke on Sept the fifth 100-yard receiving game of his career. He had 68 receiving yards vs. Florida State (Oct. 14), but did not play vs. Georgia Tech (Oct. 21). Richards 934 yards broke Michael Irvin s 31-year-old record of 840, set in Richards yards per reception were tops among all FBS freshman nationally. Richards yards per reception ranked 18th nationally overall, while his 934 receiving yards led all FBS freshmen nationally. Richards was honored as the ACC Rookie of the Week twice in After the year, Richards was named to the All-ACC Second Team and a Freshman All-American. Most Receiving Yards By A Freshman 1. Ahmmon Richards, 2016* Michael Irvin, Reggie Wayne, 1997* Ryan Moore, Stacy Coley, 2013* 591 * indicates true freshman season CANES INK 24 STUDENT-ATHLETES AS MEMBERS OF #SQUAD17 The University of Miami football team announced its 2017 signing class on Feb. 1, and the group of 24 student-athletes was ranked the 12th-best class nationwide by ESPN and 247Sports. The signing class featured 10 early enrollees Robert Burns, Amari Carter, DeeJay Dallas, Navaughn Donaldson, Zach Dykstra, Jonathan Garvin, Bradley Jennings, Jr., Brian Polendey, Waynmon Steed and Cade Weldon. The class also featured 10 ESPN300 recruits and 16 players from the state of Florida. A number of members of #Squad17 have already made an early impact, including Carter, Dallas, Donaldson, Garvin, WR Jeff Thomas, OL Corey Gaynor and DB Trajan Bandy. TEAM CAPTAINS GAME 1: BETHUNE-COOKMAN -K #15 Michael Badgley -OL #52 Kc McDermott -DL #9 Chad Thomas -WR #8 Braxton Berrios GAME 2: TOLEDO -K #15 Michael Badgley -OL #73 Trevor Darling -DL #33 Trent Harris -RB #1 Mark Walton GAME 3: DUKE -K #15 Michael Badgley -OL #73 Trevor Darling -DL #33 Trent Harris -RB #1 Mark Walton GAME 4: FLORIDA STATE -OL #52 Kc McDermott -TE #23 Christopher Herndon -DL #9 Chad Thomas -K #15 Michael Badgley GAME 5: GEORGIA TECH -DL #31 Demetrius Jackson -RB #24 Travis Homer -WR #8 Braxton Berrios -DB #4 Jaquan Johnson GAME 6: SYRACUSE -WR #81 Darrell Langham -DL #7 Kendrick Norton -DB #4 Jaquan Johnson -K #15 Michael Badgley GAME 7: NORTH CAROLINA -QB #12 Malik Rosier -DL #80 RJ McIntosh -DB #28 Michael Jackson -RB #24 Travis Homer 8

9 RICHT ONE OF THE NATION S TOP COACHES Mark Richt is one of the winningest active coaches in FBS college football with 161 career wins. CAREER VICTORIES AS FBS COACH - ACTIVE LEADERS 1. Nick Saban, Alabama Bill Snyder, Kansas State Urban Meyer, Ohio State Mark Richt, Miami Gary Patterson, TCU 156 WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES In 2016, Miami made significant jumps in nine major defensive statistical categories. Listed below is a complete breakdown of the Hurricanes improvement on the defensive side of the ball. MIAMI S NCAA DEFENSIVE IMPROVEMENT FROM 2015 TO 2016 NCAA Statistic 2015 Rank 2016 Rank Yards Per Play rd Down Conversion Pct First Downs Defense Red Zone Defense Rushing Defense Scoring Defense Team Sacks Team Tackles For Loss Total Defense OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION Miami s offensive unit has proven to be an explosive unit over the previous four years. The Hurricanes 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 offensive units all rank among Miami s top 10 for most total yards in a single season. Head coach Mark Richt resumed responsibilities as play caller after joining as head coach in Miami and reigning national champion Clemson are the only two teams in the ACC to rank in the top five in both scoring offense and scoring defense; Clemson is No. 5 in offense and No. 1 in defense. The 2016 Hurricanes offensive attack ranked third in program history for most total yards. Miami also scored 446 points last year - a figure that ranks fourth in school history. CAROL SOFFER FOOTBALL INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY COMING SOON In September 2016, the University of Miami announced the largest donation in the history of the athletics department as the lead gift for a state-of-the-art football indoor practice facility. In honor of their mother Carol, Jeffrey Soffer and Carol s other children made a $14 million commitment towards the Carol Soffer Football Indoor Practice Facility. Head coach Mark Richt pledged $1 million towards the facility and football alumnus and linebacker great Jon Beason was among those alumni to give to the project. Beason s gift was $250,000. Miami had its groundbreaking ceremony for the $34 million facility in May The 81,800-square-foot facility will feature two field-turf fields one 80 yards long and an additional 40-yard field directly connecting to the Squillante Strength and Conditioning Center. The facility will be located on the current football practice grounds, and will feature interconnectivity to the Hecht Athletic Center and the Schwartz Center for Athletic Excellence. ALMOST PERFECT 10 Teams rarely beat Miami when scoring 10-or-fewer points. The Hurricanes are in their last 164 games when holding opponents to 10 points-or-fewer, after winning 31-6 at Duke on Sept. 29. That run goes back to Oct. 1, 1977, ironically, a season that began with Miami holding its first two opponents to exactly 10 points apiece and still losing both of those games. The only 10 points allowed-or-fewer losses since: Nov. 8, 2003 to Tennessee (10-6) and Sept. 5, 2005 to Florida State (10-7). Head coach Mark Richt and defensive coordinator Manny Diaz have helped Miami hold opponents to 10 or fewer points in four games since the staff arrived prior to the 2016 season. SCORING DRIVES Opponent Plays Yards Time Result Bethune-Cookman :06 FG Bethune-Cookman :44 TD Bethune-Cookman 8 92^ 3:08 TD Bethune-Cookman :56 TD Bethune-Cookman :30 TD Bethune-Cookman :14 TD Bethune-Cookman :27 FG Toledo :08 TD Toledo :37 FG Toledo :54 TD Toledo :16 TD Toledo :09 TD Toledo :23 TD Toledo :36 TD Toledo :48 TD at DUKE* :59 TD at DUKE* :27 TD at DUKE* :29 FG at DUKE* :53 TD at DUKE* :07 TD at FSU* :52 FG at FSU* :05 TD at FSU* :46 TD at FSU* :18 TD Georgia Tech* :41 FG Georgia Tech* :17 FG Georgia Tech* :47 TD Georgia Tech* :19 FG Georgia Tech* :57 TD Georgia Tech* 15% 85 2:30 FG Syracuse* :31! FG Syracuse* :42 TD Syracuse* :50 FG Syracuse* :48 TD Syracuse* :35 TD at North Carolina* :50 TD at North Carolina* :11 TD at North Carolina* 4 9 1:11 FG at North Carolina* :02 TD % - Most Plays ^ - Most Yards! - Most Time 9

10 WHO S BACK? OFFENSIVE RETURNERS OFFENSE Pos. Name 2016 Starts Career WR Braxton Berrios, Sr WR Lawrence Cager, R-So. 0 3 WR Ahmmon Richards, So WR Dayall Harris, R-Jr. 1 2 TE Christopher Herndon, Sr G Kc McDermott, Sr G Tyler Gauthier, Jr T Trevor Darling, Sr T Tyree St. Louis, Jr RB Mark Walton, Jr QB Malik Rosier, R-Jr. 0 8 WHO S BACK? DEFENSIVE RETURNERS DEFENSE Pos. Name 2016 Starts Career DL Trent Harris, Sr DL Chad Thomas, Sr DL Demetrius Jackson, R-Jr. 5 5 DL Joe Jackson, So. 2 8 DL R.J. McIntosh, Jr DL Kendrick Norton, Jr LB Darrion Owens, R-Jr. 1 1 LB Shaquille Quarterman, So LB Michael Pinckney, So LB Zach McCloud, So DB Jaquan Johnson, Jr DB Sheldrick Redwine, Jr DB Malek Young, So. 4 9 ZAGACKI AND BAILEY RETURN TO THE BOOTH FOR YEAR 16 Voice of the Hurricanes Joe Zagacki and color commentator Don Bailey, Jr. are in the booth for their 16th year of Miami football on the radio. The radio team has broadcast 233 straight games together. MIAMI IN YEAR 2 OF 12-YEAR DEAL WITH ADIDAS In January of 2015, adidas & the University of Miami announced a landmark 12-year partnership making adidas the official footwear, apparel and accessory brand of UM through June The partnership, which made Miami one of adidas 13 licensed NCAA programs at the time, began on Sept. 1, 2016 and includes investment, product and uniform development for all 18 UM programs. adidas unveiled Miami s 2015 new Primeknit football uniforms at the Fountainbleau Hotel in Miami Beach; developed in collaboration with Miami athletics, the team s new look is highlighted by updated metallic stripes on the jerseys and pants, incorporating hurricane style cuts and patterns throughout the new uniform. adidas partners hailing from the Miami football include NFL stars David Njoku of the Cleveland Browns, Jimmy Graham of the Seattle Seahawks, as well as Frank Gore of the Indianapolis Colts. UP NEXT The University of Miami football team continues a three-game homestand with Notre Dame at Hard Rock Stadium on Nov. 4. Kickoff and broadcast for the rivalry matchup is TBA. SCOUT TEAM POTW GAME 1: BETHUNE-COOKMAN Offense: WR Marshall Few Defense: LB Eddie Dunn Special Teams: FB Michael Parrott GAME 2: TOLEDO Offense: WR Elias Lugo-Fagundo Defense: DB Tyler Murphy Special Teams: TE Malik Curry GAME 3: DUKE Offense: RB Robert Burns Defense: DL Gerald Willis III Special Teams: FB Michael Parrott GAME 4: FLORIDA STATE Offense: OL Zalon'tae Hillery Defense: DB Teddy Stavetski Special Teams: DL Jonathan Garvin GAME 5: GEORGIA TECH Offense: TE Malik Curry / WR Chad Allen Defense: LB Waynmon Steed Special Teams: ST James Murphy GAME 6: SYRACUSE Offense: QB Cade Weldon / WR Elias Lugo-Fagundo Defense: LB Jack Pope Special Teams: RB James Murphy GAME 7: NORTH CAROLINA Offense: RB James Murphy Defense: LB Jack Pope Special Teams: RB James Murphy 10

11 MARK RICHT HEAD COACH SECOND SEASON AT MIAMI (17TH OVERALL) (.745) Hurricane alumnus Mark Richt was named the 24th head football coach at The University of Miami on Dec. 4, 2015, by Director of Athletics Blake James. Richt s 2016 season in Coral Gables was one to remember as he helped guide Miami to its first bowl victory in 10 years, as the Hurricanes captured the 2016 Russell Athletic Bowl, defeating nationally-ranked West Virginia Miami had 10 players earned ACSMA All-ACC honors in 2016, while quarterback Brad Kaaya became Miami s all-time passing yards leader under his tutelage. Freshman wide receiver Ahmmon Richards broke the 31-year-old freshman receiving record at Miami originally set by Michael Irvin, while sophomore running back Mark Walton became the 11th 1,000-yard rusher in program history. In addition, four Hurricanes earned freshman All-America honors under Richt s watchful eye. At the conclusion of the regular season, Miami was ranked No. 20 nationally in total defense (up from No. 69 a season ago), No. 9 in yards allowed per play (No. 86 in 2015), No. 12 in scoring defense (No. 77 in 2015), No. 5 in tackles for loss (No. 105 in 2015) No. 22 in offensive yards per play (No. 48 in 2015), No. 37 in offensive touchdowns (NO. 80 in 2015), No. 37 in scoring offense (No. 71 in 2015) and No. 22 in team sacks (No. 70 in 2015). Richt, born in Omaha, Neb., and raised in Boca Raton, Fla., returned to his alma mater after leading the University of Georgia football program for the previous 15 years. He compiled a overall record and an mark in Southeastern Conference play, won two SEC championships, six SEC East titles and nine bowl games and finished the season in the Associated Press Top-10 rankings seven times. Richt s.736 winning percentage ranks fifth-best among active FBS head coaches. Richt is one of only seven head coaches in SEC history to record four straight 10- win seasons ( ). During his tenure on the sidelines in Athens, 77 of Richt s players were selected in the NFL Draft over the last 14 years, including eight chosen in the 2002 and 2013 NFL Drafts the most Georgia players ever selected in a single year. Off the field, Richt places a strong emphasis on academics and 292 Georgia players earned their degrees during his tenure. Richt was the 2013 recipient of the Stallings Award given for commitment to humanitarian and community service efforts, and in 2010, he was named to the American Football Coaches Association Board of Trustees. Before his arrival at Georgia, Richt spent seven seasons as the offensive coordinator at Florida State. In his time in Tallahassee, the Seminoles finished in the nation s top five in scoring offense on five occasions, top 12 in total offense five times and top 12 in passing offense five times. The 2000 team, which played in the National Championship game against Oklahoma, finished the regular season ranked first nationally in total offense (549.0 ypg), first in passing offense (384.0 ypg), and third in scoring offense (42.4 ppg). Richt sent six FSU quarterbacks into the NFL between 1987 and In 2000, Richt coached Chris Weinke to the Heisman Trophy, and in 1991, he coached Casey Weldon to the runner-up for the Heisman. Brad Johnson (now Richt s brotherin-law), was a Pro Bowl selection for Washington in 2000 and led the Tampa Bay Bucs to the Super Bowl title in Other Richt pro protégés include Danny Kanell (New York Giants), Danny McManus (Kansas City Chiefs) and Peter Tom Willis (Chicago Bears). Richt played quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes under legendary head coach Howard Schnellenberger. He spent most of his career at Miami as a backup to Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Buffalo Bills star Jim Kelly. In one of Richt s years at Miami, his teammates included Kelly, Vinny Testaverde and Bernie Kosar and quarterbacks coach Earl Morrall. Richt is married to the former Katharyn Francis of Tallahassee. The couple has four children Jonathan, David, Zach, and Anya. Jon, the Miami quarterbacks coach, was married to the former Anna Cearley, in May Hometown: Boca Raton, Fla. College: University of Miami, 82 Birthdate: Feb. 18, 1960 Wife: Katharyn Francis Children: Jon, David, Zach, Anya Coaching Career Florida State (Graduate Assistant), East Carolina (Offensive Coordinator), 1989 Florida State (QBs), Florida State (Offensive Coordinator/QBs), Georgia (Head Coach), Miami (Head Coach), THE RICHT FILE -One of only four men in NCAA Division I-A history to record 135-or-more wins in his first 14 seasons. -Has coached in four national championship games. -Has coached two Heisman Trophy winners. -In 103 games as a head coach, Richt s offenses have recorded 400 yards-or-more of total offense. -Has coached 41 All-Americans and two Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks. -Has coached 100 players that have been selected in the NFL Draft, including eight quarterbacks. -Has coached 15 NFL First Round Draft picks and one Hall of Famer student-athletes have earned their degrees since becoming a head coach. -Ten of Richt s players have been honored by the AllState AFCA Good Works Team. 11

12 RICHT S YEAR-BY-YEAR HEAD COACHING RECORD OVERALL CONFERENCE Year W L PCT. W L.PCT Finish BOWL T3rd/East Music City (L) st/Champs Sugar (W) T1st/East Capital One (W) nd/East Outback (W) st/Champs Sugar (L) T3rd/East Chick-fil-A (W) T1st/East Sugar (W) nd/East Capital One (W) T2nd/East Independence (W) rd/East Liberty (L) st/East Outback (L) T1st/East Capital One (W) rd/East Gator (L) nd/East Belk (W) nd/East T2nd/Coastal Russell Athletic (W) Total