SYRACUSE ORANGE (4-3, 2-1 ACC) HEAD COACH: Dino Babers (Hawaii, 1984) CAREER: (sixth season) AT SYRACUSE: 8-11 (second)

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1 FIVE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 64 FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICKS 35 CONSENSUS ALL-AMERICANS IT S ALL ABOUT THE U Saturday, October 21, :30 p.m. ET ESPN Miami Gardens, Fla. Hard Rock Stadium (64,767) SCHEDULES MIAMI (5-0) 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 (2-0) O State* Tallahassee, Fla. W, O 14 Georgia Tech* Hard Rock Stadium W, O 21 Syracuse* Hard Rock Stadium 3:30 p.m. O Carolina* Chapel Hill, N.C. TBA NOVEMBER (0-0) N 4 Virginia Tech* Hard Rock Stadium TBA N 11 Notre Dame Hard Rock Stadium TBA N 18 Virginia* Hard Rock Stadium TBA N Pittsburgh, Pa. TBA SYRACUSE (4-3) SEPTEMBER (2-3) S 1 Central Conn. State Syracuse, N.Y. W, 50-7 S 9 Middle Tennessee Syracuse, N.Y. L, S 16 Central Michigan Syracuse, N.Y. W, S 23 at LSU Baton Rouge, La. L, S 30 at NC State* Raleigh, N.C. L, OCTOBER (2-0) 0 7 Pittsburgh* Syracuse, N.Y. W, O 13 Clemson* Syracuse, N.Y. W, O 21 at Miami* Miami Gardens, Fla. 3:30 p.m. November (0-0) N 4 at Florida State* Tallahassee, Fla.. TBA N 11 Wake Forest* Syracuse, N.Y. TBA N 18 at Louisville* Louisville, Ky. TBA N 25 Boston College Syracuse, N.Y. TBA GAME SIX vs. #8/#7 MIAMI HURRICANES (5-0, 3-0 ACC) HEAD COACH: Mark Richt (Miami, 1982) CAREER: (17th season) AT MIAMI: 14-4 (second) SYRACUSE ORANGE (4-3, 2-1 ACC) HEAD COACH: Dino Babers (Hawaii, 1984) CAREER: (sixth season) AT SYRACUSE: 8-11 (second) THE GAME After moving into sole possession of first place in the ACC Coastal Division with a win over Georgia Tech last time out on Oct. 14, #8/#7 Miami continues its conference slate against visiting Syracuse on Oct. 21 at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN. The matchup is the first between the two schools since 2003, when both Miami and Syracuse were members of the BIG EAST Conference. The game will be broadcast on ESPN with Bob Wischusen (play by play), Brock Huard (color) and Allison Williams (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 Hurricanes carry a commanding 15-7 lead in the all-time series against Syracuse, and have won five straight in the series dating to Miami boasts an 8-3 lead in games played at home and a 7-3 lead in games played on the road in the all-time series against the Orange. The Hurricanes played Syracuse every year from as members of the BIG EAST and won 10 of those 12 head-to-head meetings. The two schools also met in 1990, with Miami winning 33-7 at the Orange Bowl. Five of Syracuse's seven wins in the series came before Mark Richt has never faced Syracuse in his head coaching career; Richt has compiled a 27-6 record all-time vs. ACC opponents as head coach. THE TEAM The Miami Hurricanes extended their winning streak to 10 straight games dating to 2016 with another win in the final minute, this one against Georgia Tech on Oct. 14 at Hard Rock Stadium. K Michael Badgley's 24-yard field goal with four seconds left capped a 15-play, 85-yard scoring drive that took 2:30 to complete. The winning streak is Miami's longest since winning 10 games from Nov. 15, Oct. 23, Miami climbed to #8 in the Associated Press poll and to #7 in the Amway Coaches Poll - its highest rankings since Oct. 27, 2013 (#7/#6). The University of Miami s current 10-game winning streak is the second-longest at the FBS level nationwide, trailing only South Florida (11). For the first time since 2013, Miami has started 5-0 overall and for the fourth time since joining the ACC, Miami is 3-0 in conference play. THE OPPONENT Syracuse is under the direction of second-year Orange head coach Dino Babers, whose team is coming off a upset of No. 2 Clemson. An explosive Orange offense is led by QB Eric Dungey, who has thrown for 2,080 yards and 12 touchdowns in seven starts, as well as two receivers who have each caught more than 50 passes: Steve Ishmael (62 catches, 802 yards) and Ervin Phillips (56 catches, 569 yards). 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 14-4 in his first 18 games at The U. AIRWAVES Television (ESPN) Bob Wischusen (play-by-play) Brock Huard (color) Allison Williams (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) QUICK HITS CANES, ORANGE MATCH UP IN WEEK 8 #8/#7 Miami returns continues its home slate with its first game against Syracuse since The former BIG EAST member is making its first-ever trip to Hard Rock Stadium to play the Hurricanes. UM has a 15-7 all-time record against the Orange including a 11-2 record since the 1990 season. In 12 all-time meetings as BIG EAST foes, the Hurricanes won 10 of them. Miami improved to 3-0 in ACC play for the fourth time with a win last time out against Georgia Tech, and is looking to start 4-0 in ACC play for the first time ever. Mark Richt has a 27-6 all-time record against ACC opponents but has never faced Syracuse in his head coaching career. MIAMI WINS ANOTHER THRILLER, Trailing by as many as 11 points in the second half, the Hurricanes came through down the stretch for a thrilling win over Georgia Tech last time out on Oct. 14. Redshirt junior QB Malik Rosier finished 23-for-37 for 297 yards and one touchdown, and orchestrated a magical 15-play, 85-yard drive over 2:30 that culminated in the game-winning field goal. Redshirt junior WR Darrell Langham came up with a big catch for the second straight week: a 28-yard completion off a tipped pass that helped Miami move the chains on a 4th & 10 on the game-winning drive. Langham caught the winning TD against FSU on Oct. 7 with six seconds left. 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 fifth in the ACC in pass efficiency (146.1) and has thrown 12 TDs compared to three INTs in five games. He also ranks fourth in the ACC in total offense, with an average of yards per game. Rosier is completing 59.1 percent of his passes (101-for-171) and has added two rushing touchdowns and 146 rushing yards. The Alabama native is the first Hurricane quarterback to start his career 6-0 since Brock Berlin did so in 2003.

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 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.: OC Thomas Brown and requested players post-practice 12:20 p.m.: Mark Richt s press conference in the Mann Auditorium 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. Syracuse - 3:30 p.m. - 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 14-4 (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 7 Junior running back Mark Walton recorded just the seventh 200-yard rushing game in Miami history with 204 yards vs. Toledo on Sept Head coach Mark Richt has won 10-or-more games in nine seasons throughout his career. 10 Junior running back Mark Walton needed just 10 rushing touchdowns to set a Miami record for career rushing scores before suffering a season-ending ankle injury on Oct 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. 159 Head coach Mark Richt has totaled 159 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. #8/#7 MIAMI HOST SYRACUSE LOOKING TO EXTEND WIN STREAK #8/#7 Miami (5-0, 3-0 ACC) will be looking for its 10th straight win on Sat., Oct. 21 when it takes on ACC Atlantic foe Syracuse (4-3, 2-1 ACC) at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM. Though the two teams have not met since 2003, Miami is looking to extend a run of dominance against the Orange; UM has won the last five meetings dating to 1999 and 11 of 13 since Both Miami ( ) and Syracuse ( ) were former members of the BIG EAST. The Hurricanes are looking to start a perfect 4-0 in ACC play for the first time in program history. The other three years where Miami has started ACC play 3-0 were 2004, 2012 and The Hurricanes' current 10-game winning streak is their longest since and the second-longest winning streak at the FBS level nationwide, trailing only South Florida (11). Celebrating the 30th Anniversary year of the 12-0 "perfect season" that culminated in the Orange Bowl Classic with a victory over Oklahoma and the 1987 National Championship, more than 60 players, coaches and staff from the 1987 team return to The U this weekend. The team will go "through the smoke" and be recognized at halftime of Saturday's game. LAST TIME OUT: CARDIAC CANES CAPTURE A THRILLER OVER GT For the second straight week, the Hurricanes earned a victory in the game's final moments - this time on a 24-yard field goal by senior K Michael Badgley with four seconds remaining to take down Georgia Tech, It was Miami's 10th straight win dating back to October Trailing with 2:34 left, QB Malik Rosier orchestrated a 15-play, 85-yard drive that included a grab by WR Darrell Langham on a tipped pass on a 4th & 10 play to keep hope alive late. Facing one of the nation's top-ranked offenses in the Georgia Tech triple option, Miami outgained the Yellow Jackets It was just the ninth time the Jackets have been outgained by 200 or more yards since 2004, and the second time by the Hurricanes in that span (2009). Langham finished with a career-high 100 yards on a career-high five catches, none more important than his final grab on the winning drive. He had four career catches entering Saturday. Making the first start of his career at running back, sophomore Travis Homer finished with a career-best 170 rushing yards and two total touchdowns on a 17-yard catch and 27-yard run. Homer's 170 rushing yards were the most by a Hurricane in his first start since at least ROSIER AIMING TO IMPROVE TO 7-0 AS MIAMI'S STARTING QB QB Malik Rosier will be making the seventh start of his career and fourth home start when he lines up versus Syracuse on Oct. 21. He has a career mark of 3-0 both at home and on the road. Rosier became the first Hurricane starting QB to open his career with a 6-0 record since Brock Berlin did so in He is fifth in the ACC in passing efficiency (146.1) with 12 TDs & three picks. In his career at home as a starting QB, Rosier has completed 67 of 101 passes (66.3 percent) with seven TD passes and just one interception. He has added 72 rushing yards and one TD at home. 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. BERRIOS BALLING IN FINAL SEASON AT THE U Senior WR Braxton Berrios has been one of Miami s top offensive threats in the first five games of 2017, and leads all players with 24 receptions, 326 yards and five touchdowns in five starts. Berrios' stat line in 2017 either matches or exceeds his combined stat line from the past two years ( ), when he totaled three starts, 24 catches, 264 yards and two TDs in 24 games. Last time out on Oct. 14 against Georgia Tech, Berrios caught a game-high six balls for 44 yards 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 caught two passes for first downs on the game-winning drive against the Seminoles. It was the first career weekly ACC honor for Berrios and the first for a Hurricane this season. Berrios posted his first 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. Berrios' streak of a touchdown catch in five straight games ended Oct. 14 vs. Georgia Tech. It started in a win over West Virginia in the 2016 Russell Athletic Bowl, and was the longest such streak for a Hurricane pass-catcher since WR Leonard Hankerson in

4 TEN IN A ROW The Miami Hurricanes have won 10 games in a row dating back to Nov. 5, 2016, and have not lost since a defeat at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. on Oct. 29, The 10-game winning streak is the second-longest nationwide at the FBS level (South Florida - 11). The 10-game winning streak is the longest for UM since (Nov. 15, Oct. 23, 2004). UM s average margin of victory during its current 10-game winning streak is 17.3 points. Since taking over, Mark Richt has guided Miami to a 14-4 record and Miami s 14 wins have come by an average of 22.9 points. The four losses have come by an average of just 8.0 points. UM has not win 11 games in a row since the 2002 season (Sept. 7 - Dec. 7), when they went HOMER DAZZLES IN FIRST CAREER START AT RUNNING BACK RB Travis Homer delivered a dominant performance in the first start of his career - no running back has ever had more rushing yards in his first career start at Miami since at least Homer assumed starting duties when RB Mark Walton suffered a season-ending injury Oct. 7. 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 recorded the first career receiving touchdown of his career on an impressive display of athleticism with less than a minute before halftime, stretching for the pylon and sneaking in. Homer's performance was just the 22nd game of 170 yards or more by a Miami back since UM A TOP TEN TEAM FOR SECOND STRAIGHT SEASON UNDER RICHT Miami jumped three spots in both the Associated Press (No. 11 to No. 8) and Amway Coaches Poll (No. 10 to No. 7) to rank in the top 10 of both polls for the second straight year under Mark Richt. Miami was ranked No. 10 in both the AP and Coaches Polls on Oct. 2, 2016 after starting 4-0. The Hurricanes' rankings are their highest since checking in at No. 7 / No. 6 on Oct. 27, CLOSING IT OUT: MIAMI DOMINATING IN SECOND HALVES AGAIN Since Mark Richt's arrival as head coach, Miami has outscored its opponents in the second half in 15 of 18 games, including 11 straight games dating to Oct. 29, 2016 (+10, at Notre Dame). Miami has a second-half point differential of +197 in 18 games under Richt, good for an average of 10.9 points in the half. The Canes have lost the second-half point battle just twice under Richt. Miami's only two games on the wrong end of second-half scoring came against Florida State (-11) and at Virginia Tech (-14) in Miami and Georgia Tech finished with an even 7-7 half in The Hurricanes have outscored opponents in the second half in 18 games under Richt, and have held an opponent to 10 points or fewer in the second half in 14 of 18 games. 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. Coordinator Manny Diaz & UM held Tech to just 226 rushing yards below its season average. 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. WHO S ROCKING THE TURNOVER CHAIN? The University of Miami turnover chain made its debut Sept. 2 against 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. Miami has recorded seven turnovers on defense so far, and eight different student-athletes have worn the chain: Young, DB Amari Carter (forced fumble vs. Bethune-Cookman), DL Ryan Fines (recovered fumble vs. Bethune-Cookman), DB Sheldrick Redwine (recovered fumble vs. Toledo), LB Michael Pinckney (interception vs. Duke), DL Pat Bethel (forced fumble and fumble recovery vs. Duke), DB Michael Jackson (interception vs. Florida State), DB Dee Delaney (interception vs. Florida State) and LB Shaquille Quarterman (fumble recovery vs. Georgia Tech). The chain, which was the brainchild of Miami s defensive staff in an effort to reward players for creating turnovers, has since inspired an adidas-designed t-shirt and been the source of viral social media posts since making its debut on Sept. 2. Is it the chain? Miami is tied for second in the ACC with a turnover margin of +5 (1.00 / game). 4 LIFE IN THE ACC 2017 STANDINGS ATLANTIC DIVISION Team Conf. Overall NC State Clemson Syracuse Florida State Wake Forest Louisville Boston College COASTAL STANDINGS Team Conf. Overall Miami Virginia Georgia Tech Virginia Tech Duke Pittsburgh North Carolina WEEK EIGHT SCHEDULE Sat., Oct Louisville at Florida State Sat., Oct Pitt at Duke Sat., Oct Boston College at Virginia Sat., Oct Syracuse at Miami Sat., Oct North Carolina at Virginia Tech Sat., Oct Wake Forest at Georgia Tech 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 -219 Noon 12:20 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

5 ASSOCIATED PRESS OCT. 15, 2017 Team Points Record Previous 1) Alabama (61) ) Penn State ) Georgia ) Texas Christian ) Wisconsin ) Ohio State ) Clemson ) Miami (FL) ) Oklahoma ) Oklahoma State ) Southern Cal ) Washington ) Notre Dame* ) Virginia Tech* ) Washington State T-16) N.C. State T-16) South Florida ) Michigan State ) Michigan ) UCF ) Auburn ) Stanford ) West Virginia NR 24) Louisiana State NR 25) Memphis NR *indicates 2017 opponent AMWAY COACHES POLL OCT Team Points Record Previous 1) Alabama (63) ) Penn State ) Georgia ) Texas Christian ) Wisconsin ) Ohio State ) Miami (FL) ) Clemson ) Oklahoma ) Southern Cal ) Oklahoma State ) Washington ) South Florida ) Virginia Tech* ) Michigan ) Notre Dame* ) N.C. State ) Washington State ) Michigan State ) UCF ) Auburn ) Stanford ) West Virginia NR 24) Texas A&M NR 25) Louisiana State NR *indicates 2017 opponent BADG-O-MATIC Senior K Michael Badgley, who earned third-team All-ACC honors for the second straight year in 2016, has enjoyed a strong start to 2017, going 9-for-10 on field goals and 20-for-20 on PATs. Badgley connected on a game-winning field goal with four seconds remaining last time out against Georgia Tech (Oct. 14), his fourth of the game. He totaled 13 points against the Jackets. Badgley, who was named to the preseason watch list for the Lou Groza Award, ranks second in Miami history in career made field goals (69). He hit a Miami-record 25 field goals in Badgley needs just four field goals to tie Carlos Huerta s ( ) Miami career record of 73. Badgley 352 career points are the second-most in UM history; Huerta (397) owns the UM record. Badgley s lone miss this season came on a season-long 53-yard attempt vs. Duke (Sept. 29). RICHT OFF TO SIZZLING START IN COACHING CAREER AT ALMA MATER Head coach Mark Richt's 14-4 start to his head coaching career at Miami is the third-best mark through 18 games in the modern era of Miami Hurricanes football (since 1979). Head Coaching Record at Miami Through First 18 Games: Howard Schnellenberger ( ) Jimmy Johnson ( ) Dennis Erickson ( ) Butch Davis ( ) Larry Coker ( ) Randy Shannon ( ) Al Golden ( ) Mark Richt ( ) #TIGHTENDU TRADITION ALIVE AND WELL The Hurricanes were expecting a big year from senior tight end Christopher Herndon IV, and he has delivered so far, including a career-high eight catches for 65 yards and a TD versus Toledo. The Georgia native, who has started all five games this year, ranks second on the team with 18 receptions totaling 175 yards. He had five catches for 41 yards last time out vs. Georgia Tech. Herndon hauled in 28 receptions for 334 yards and two touchdowns as a junior a season ago. In 34 career games, Herndon has made 20 career starts and totaled 64 receptions, 746 yards and four touchdowns. He started 12 of 13 games in 2016, when he set career marks in every category. Sophomore Michael Irvin II has added to the mix, with three catches for 39 yards in four games. Herndon s tight end partner last season, David Njoku, was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns (No. 29 overall). Njoku has three TDs with Cleveland already. Njoku became the fifth Hurricane tight end drafted in the first round since 2000, joining Bubba Franks (2000), Jeremy Shockey (2002), Kellen Winslow (2004) and Greg Olsen (2007). 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 377 yards on 45 carries. He is averaging 8.4 yards per carry with four touchdowns. Homer has caught seven passes out of the backfield for 89 yards, averaging 17.8 yards per catch. He recorded the first receiving touchdown of his career last time out against Georgia Techt (Oct. 14). Walton had seven receptions for 91 yards (13.0 yards per catch) at the time of his injury vs. FSU. 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 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. Since becoming head coach, Mark Richt has led Miami to a 7-1 record in games played outside of Hard Rock Stadium, including UM's first bowl win since 2006 (2016 Russell Athletic Bowl). Miami's lone loss away from home under Richt came at Notre Dame on Oct. 29, 2016 (27-31). 5

6 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 Clevleand 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. 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 26-game consecutive start streak is the longest on the team. Returnees McDermott, Walton, McIntosh, Norton, Quarterman and Pinckney were the only Miami players to start in every game in 2016; Quarterman has started every game of his career. Pinckney missed his first start in the opener against Bethune-Cookman due to suspension from a targeting penalty incurred in the second half of Miami s 2016 Russell Athletic Bowl win. FreshmanCorey Gaynor made the first start of his career at right guard last time out (Oct. 14) Freshman WR Mike Harley has three starts and grad transfer newcomer DB Dee Delaney has started four of five games. WR Dionte Mullins made the first start of his career on Oct. 7. WELCOME BACK 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. 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 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. 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 14 wins under Mark Richt have come by 14 points or more. RECORD BREAKDOWN Current Streak...Won 10 Current Home Streak... Won 5 Current Road Streak... Won 4 Last Win vs. Georgia Tech (10/14/17) Last Home Win vs. Georgia Tech (10/14/17) Last Road Win at Florida State (10/7/17) Last Home Loss vs. North Carolina (10/15/16) Last Road Loss at Notre Dame (10/29/16) 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 CANES PLAYING IT KOOL 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 regular season fifth in the nation in tackles for loss per game (8.3) and ranked 22nd in sacks per game (2.85). Miami finished the 2016 season with 108 tackles for loss and 38 sacks. In 2015, the Hurricanes recorded just 66 tackles for loss and 26 sacks. Miami s defense ranks third nationally in tackles for loss (8.6 per game) and fifth in sacks (3.40). Led by 1.5 tackles and one sack for loss by senior DL Chad Thomas, Miami finished with seven tackles for loss and two sacks in a win against Georgia Tech at Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 14. 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 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 first-year 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. SERIES HISTORY MIAMI LEADS, 15-7 YEAR UM OPP SITE W/L SCORE Miami L Memphis, Tenn. L Syracuse, N.Y. W Syracuse, N.Y. L Miami L Syracuse, N.Y. W Miami W Miami W Syracuse, N.Y. L Miami W Syracuse, N.Y. W Miami W Syracuse, N.Y. W Miami W Syracuse, N.Y. W Miami L Syracuse, N.Y. L Miami W Syracuse, N.Y. W Miami W Syracuse, N.Y. W Miami W Miami: Miami leads, 8-3 Syracuse: Miami leads, 7-3 Neutral Site: Syracuse leads, 1-0 TALE OF THE TAPE MIAMI SYRACUSE 34.6 scoring first downs rushing per game passing per game total offense per game :45 time of posesssion 31:06 34% 3rd down conversions 42% 100% 4th down conversions 65% 95% red zone scores 88% 7

8 RICHARDS A RECORD RECEIVER IN FRESHMAN SEASON 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. RICHT ONE OF THE NATION S TOP COACHES Mark Richt is one of the winningest active coaches in FBS college football with 158 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 155 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. That trent has continued in 2017; Miami currently has the No. 3 scoring offense in the ACC, averaging 34.6 points per game, and its yards-per-game average on offense is second in the conference. The Miami rushing offense (195.4) is ranked fourth and passing offense sixth (277.4). 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. 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 ACC PLAYER OF THE WEEK WEEK 6: FLORIDA STATE Receiver: WR Braxton Berrios WEEK 7: GEORGIA TECH Co-Receiver: WR Darrell Langham Specialist: K Michael Badgley 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 8

9 WHO S BACK? OFFENSIVE RETURNERS SCORING DRIVES 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 Chris Herndon, Sr G Kc McDermott, Sr G Tyler Gauthier, Jr. 4 9 T Trevor Darling, Sr T Tyree St. Louis, Jr RB Mark Walton, Jr QB Malik Rosier, R-Jr. 0 6 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 6 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. 5 9 DB Malek Young, So. 4 7 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. 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 will travel to Tobacco Road for a matchup with homestanding North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C.. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. on Oct 28, and broadcast info is TBD. 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 * - Most Plays ^ - Most Yards! - Most Time 9

10 MARK RICHT HEAD COACH SECOND SEASON AT MIAMI (17TH OVERALL) (.743) 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. 10

11 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