It’s time to bail on Mario Cristobal ever winning big at Miami if the Hurricanes aren’t one of the ACC’s best this season.
This roster, based on talent, rivals a couple of his best teams at Oregon that finished inside the national rankings as a West Coast threat.
Enhanced NIL efforts through expansive resources and a heavy emphasis on transfer portal recruiting have helped the Hurricanes stabilize a couple position groups with top-end talent, not just fill-ins.
Cam Ward was one of the top quarterbacks on the market this cycle and the arrival of Oregon State’s Damien Martinez this week means that Miami has a true playmaker in the backfield.
Toss in a couple major gets at wideout, offensive line and within the front seven defensively and you’ve got a team in Florida that looks as good, at least on paper, as the squad in Tallahassee coming off a 13-win season as the reigning conference champions.
One of the highest-paid coaches in the country, Cristobal is facing pressure to succeed. He’s been provided with every possible addition to do so.
