The Miami Hurricanes football program began play in 1926 and has competed in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) since 1991. The Hurricanes have an all-time record of 786-397-34, and have won five national championships (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 2001).
The 'Canes' most successful era came under head coach Jimmy Johnson, who led the team from 1984 to 1988. During his tenure, Johnson led the Hurricanes to a 52-9 record, including two national championships (1987 and 1989). Johnson also coached the Hurricanes to their first-ever perfect season in 1987, when they went 12-0 and defeated Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl.
Other notable Miami football coaches include Howard Schnellenberger (who led the Hurricanes to their first national championship in 1983), Larry Coker (who led the Hurricanes to a national championship in 2001), and Al Golden (who led the Hurricanes to three consecutive bowl victories from 2012 to 2014).
The Hurricanes have had several notable players over the years, including:
- Michael Irvin (Pro Football Hall of Famer)
- Warren Sapp (Pro Football Hall of Famer)
- Ray Lewis (Pro Football Hall of Famer)
- Edgerrin James (Pro Football Hall of Famer)
- Sean Taylor (Pro Bowl safety)
Here is more on the rich gridiron history of the program.
