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Comparisons of the 2001 Hurricanes measure up in dramatic Fiesta Bowl win

January 9, 2026

Story byJason JonesFri, January 9, 2026 at 5:26 AM UTC·3 min readComparisons of the 2001 Hurricanes measure up in dramatic Fiesta Bowl win originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Heading into the college football playoff Miami seemed to be headed in an upwards trajectory. Reflecting on the season invited parallels to the last time the Miami Hurricanes were within reach of a National Championship game. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt has been 25 years since the Hurricanes were this close.

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With many college football fans asking if this was the return of ‘that’ Miami?
The truth is it’s almost unfair to compare any Miami team to ‘that’ Miami team. There are similarities.
Both lead by tall quarterbacks that could move but primarily operate from the pocket, Carson Beck and Den Dorsey.
Like Dorsey, Beck is not a dual-threat quarterback but is not opposed to using his legs when necessary.
As was the case with the go-ahead touchdown that would seal the win for Miami on Thursday night. Both had effective and at times impressive running backs.

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