Miami wasted little time in capitalizing on the miscue, as four plays later Walsh hooked up with Irvin for one of the most famous plays in University of Miami history. Or write about sports? Complicating matters was the fact that Schmidt, FSU's kicker, had looked shaky on this day, already missing on a field goal attempt and on an extra point attempt. Oklahoma was waiting. The quarterback takes the snap, sets the ball on the ground near the line of scrimmage and an offensive lineman scoops it up and goes running. However, Penn State was able to disrupt the Miami passing game and force the Hurricanes into seven turnovers. 4 FSU, No. Instead, Jackson was stripped of the football by Selwyn Brown and Shannon. Daniel Stubbs was an All-American defensive end. Miami was forced to punt again, and a big return by FSU's Deion Sanders put Florida State in position to add another Schmidt field goal to make the score 19-3. Miami's final regular season game came at home against #8 South Carolina. It was 38-0 by the half and ended 51-7. 1 Oklahoma. The season opened at home against 20th-ranked Florida and the Hurricane defense made a quick statement. Do you have a blog? We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. But they were still unbeaten and it was time for the final two tests. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Irvin was in double coverage, but was able to get behind the coverage, catch the pass, and take it 73-yards for a Miami touchdown. George Mira Jr. was the team leader at linebacker, a position he was joined at by Randy Shannon, a future head coach for this program. Miami drove right back the other way and Walsh threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Irvin. With Miami having been unable to mount any offense to that point, the Hurricanes looked to be in dire straits late in the third quarter. Oklahoma pulled even just before the half, but even here their offensive problems were exposedit took them 15 plays to drive a short 45-yard field set up by a Walsh interception. The final quarter was filled with back-and-forth drama. Expectations were lower in 1987 and the preseason ranking was #10. However, Penn State was able to disrupt the Miami passing game and force the Hurricanes into seven turnovers. Miami outscored their opponents 420-136, including a 28-16 victory against the Oklahoma Sooners, who were the defending national champions and ranked No. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 6:35AM. That year, one of the most talented Gamecocks teams ever lost narrowly to the eventual national champion Hurricanes in the . Spurred on by an impassioned speech from receiver Michael Irvin, the Hurricanes were able to keep their focus and climbed back into the game when Walsh found a streaking Melvin Bratton for a 49-yard touchdown. St. Thomas University (Miami Gardens, Florida), Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Miami scored on eight straight possessions. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The Hurricane defensive front got five sacks and no Irish runner went for more than 28 yards. Mission Statement Do you have a sports website? Miami was forced to punt again, and a big return by FSU's Deion Sanders put Florida State in position to add another Schmidt field goal to make the score 19-3. With college football not having overtime at the time, Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden was faced with a decision: attempt the extra point and settle for a 26-26 tie, or attempt a two-point conversion and go for the win. With Miami up 26-25, Florida State attempted an onside kick on the ensuing kickoff, but Miami recovered the ball with 0:42 left and was able to run out the clock, sealing the Hurricane victory. FINISH HEAD COACH: NCAA TOURNAMENT: FINAL ESPN/BA/CB: STATS 1940: 1-4: Jack Harding 1941: Eddie Dunn 1942: Eddie Dunn 1943: Eddie Dunn Oklahoma would add a fourth-quarter touchdown to trim the score to 2014, but Miami held on for the win and the national championship. The running game was well-balanced and consistent. The national championship was the second of five won by the University of Miami in football. Check out the 1987 Miami Dolphins Roster, Players , Starters and more on Pro-Football-Reference.com. After Schmidt missed a third quarter field goal wide right, Miami took over, but went three-and-out and was forced to punt. 6-2 200 Fort Lauderdale. All rights reserved. A 67-yard run by Florida State running back Sammie Smith was followed by a 1-yard touchdown run from Dayne Williams, giving FSU a 7-3 lead. On their first possession, they marched to the OU 30-yard line. Record: 12-0 (1st of 104) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Orange Bowl 20-14 versus Oklahoma. A 36-yard field goal from Derek Schmidt pushed the Seminoles' lead to 10-3 at the half. Part of the 1986-87 bowl game season, the 1987 Fiesta Bowl also served as the National Championship Game, between the No. Middle linebacker Bernard "Tiger" Clark- a backup middle linebacker who was forced to start after starting MLB George Mira Jr. was suspended for failing a drug test- was named the MVP of the Orange Bowl after recording 14 tackles (12 unassisted). And a 24-14 win over Toledo wasnt inspiring. The ball was underthrown and broken up by Miami defensive back Bubba McDowell before it could reach its intended target. Oklahoma would go 33-3 from 1985-1987 with all 3 losses coming at the hands of Miami. Needing a victory over Tennessee in the Sugar Bowl, Miami jumped out to a 7-0 lead. Walsh hit him in stride and it was 7-0. Miamis defense finished second in the nation. The game would prove to be the last in a series that had been played annually since 1944. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. They finished the season 12-0 overall. Jonathan Anderson. And the Hurricanes came back. Find out more. Do you have a blog? With college football not having overtime at the time, Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden was faced with a decision: attempt the extra point and settle for a 26-26 tie, or attempt a two-point conversion and go for the win. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Click the images below to be taken into the library and back to another era. / Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Despite losing three key players (Testaverde, Alonzo Highsmith, and Jerome Brown) from the '86 squad who were selected within the first nine picks of the 1987 NFL Draft, 1987 was expected to be somewhat of a reloading year for Miami, which began the season ranked 10th in the nation by the AP poll. Miami, though, had proven to be the thorn in Oklahoma's side, as the Sooners' losses in '85 and '86 had both come at the hands of Miami. The 1988 Orange Bowl featured "Game of the Century"-type billing[citation needed] as the undefeated and top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners faced off against undefeated and second-ranked Miami for the national championship. The Hurricanes simply dominated. Each time they lost as a favorite. UM currently fields teams in 18 sports as a . DB Ed Reed. Before long, the Seminoles were in the endzone when McManus hit Ronald Lewis on a perfect corner route for 18-yards. The October 3 game featured not only high drama, but also an astounding 56 players who would go on to play in the NFL. 26-19 Hurricanes. With Miami up 26-25, Florida State attempted an onside kick on the ensuing kickoff, but Miami recovered the ball with 0:42 left and was able to run out the clock, sealing the Hurricane victory. Find out more. Find out the latest on. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). 40 Sandy Jack LB Fr. Do you have a sports website? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. After losing three key players (Testaverde, Alonzo Highsmith, and Jerome Brown) from the '86 squad who were selected within the first nine picks of the 1987 NFL Draft, 1987 was expected to be somewhat of a reloading year for Miami, which began the season ranked 10th in the nation by the AP poll. Oklahoma was a dominant force in college football, winning the national championship in 1985 and losing just one game in each of the preceding two years. The Orange Bowl was on deck. H.R. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. / Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Miami is ranked fourth on the list of all-time Associated Press National Poll Championships, tied with USC and Ohio State and behind Alabama, Notre Dame, and Oklahoma. 1987 Miami Hurricanes Statistics Roster Staff college name University of Miami college season 1987 Conference Independent (IndyNCAA) Conference Division -- College Division NCAA Division I nickname Hurricanes conf record 0-0-0 Overall Record 35-24- NCAA Tournament Coral Gables Regional head coach Ron Fraser ballpark Mark Light Field Under the direction of sophomore quarterback Steve Walsh and a defense that returned nine starters, Miami opened the regular season with a win over rival Florida, 314. TheSportsNotebook has individual articles on the most consequential teams from that time period, from their key players to their season-defining moments. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? A Miami Hurricanes tennis player in the 1940s played in Wimbledon, while she was still in school. tn cm. Director of Baseball Operations & Camps. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. / This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Oklahoma and Nebraska were 1-2 and would play each other for an Orange Bowl berth in November. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The Hurricanes had no time to celebrate. Since coming to Miami in 1984 to replace Howard Schnellenberger, Johnson was 0-3 in bowl games. By the second quarter, the score was 28-0 and the Hurricane reserves were coming into the game. Or write about sports? . The program might have a 1983 national title to fall back on, but current head coach Jimmy Johnson did not. Tim Brown, the Irish receiver who won the Heisman in a landslide was held to three catches for 37 yards and took some ferocious hits along the way. Dan Flaherty Walsh posted good, if unspectacular numbers in 87he completed 59 percent of his passes, which was pretty good for this era. 1987 University of Miami Hurricanes (Independent) batting and pitching stats + roster + season information. Surges Past Georgia; Miami 46, Maryland 16", "No. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Baseball, Women's Tennis. The most comprehensive coverage of Miami Hurricanes Football on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. Irvin was in double coverage, but was able to get behind the coverage, catch the pass, and take it 73-yards for a Miami touchdown. Miami's final regular season game came at home against #8 South Carolina. With 2:22 left to play, Miami led 26-19. 1987 Miami (FL) Hurricanes Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-0 (1st of 104) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: Ind Coach: Jimmy Johnson (12-0) Points For: 412 Points/G: 34.3 (6th of 104) Points Against: 125 Opp Pts/G: 10.4 (2nd of 104) SRS: 22.73 (2nd of 104) SOS: 4.98 (22nd of 104) Further fuel for the fire was provided by the growing personal animosity between Johnson and Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer. Click the images to learn more and order. The game would prove to be the last in a series that had been played annually since 1944. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Miami would have to stop an FSU two-pointer to hold for a 26-25 victory. FSU called a pass play. [citation needed]. 1987 NCAA Division I-A independents football records, 1987 Florida State Seminoles football team, 1987 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, 1987 South Carolina Gamecocks football team, "Miami Rings Florida's Bell and Trounces Gators, 31-4", "Miami Grand In Finale, 31-4 'Canes' Rush Weathers Bell As Series Ends", "COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SOUTHEAST; Miami Trounces Arkansas 51-7", "Greatest Games - Miami-Florida State, 1987", "The 1987 Miami-FSU game: A true October Classic", "COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SOUTH; L.S.U. In 1986, Miami achieved a perfect 11-0 regular season record. The Hurricanes reached the College World Series, where they finished tied for fifth after recording a win against Fresno State and losses to eventual semifinalist Cal State Fullerton and champion Stanford. 1988 Miami (FL) Hurricanes Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-1 (2nd of 105) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Ind Coach: Jimmy Johnson (11-1) Points For: 418 Points/G: 34.8 (9th of 105) Points Against: 116 Opp Pts/G: 9.7 (2nd of 105) SRS: 24.08 (2nd of 105) SOS: 6.16 (10th of 105) McManus took the snap, looked for a receiver, and then threw into the right corner of the endzone. A 67-yard run by Florida State running back Sammie Smith was followed by a 1-yard touchdown run from Dayne Williams, giving FSU a 7-3 lead. The 1987 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. Miami stayed at #3 in the polls, but they controlled their own destiny. 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