The Miami Hurricanes had inconsistent quarterback play in 2023. There were also coaching errors (take the knee!) and questionable depth at certain positions. The team went 7-6.

Things are trending up for 2024.

Miami has landed a top seven recruiting class in consecutive years and they’ve added top transfer quarterback Cam Ward.Ward threw for over 3,700 yards at Washington State last season with 25 touchdowns to just 7 interceptions. 

Now that the Hurricanes have welcomed in a blue-chipper at the most important position and raised their depth level at other spots, I asked Miami fans on X where they set their expectations for the 2024 season.

There were four options offered in the vote:

The leader by far at the time of this publication is 10 wins+ at 57% of the vote. This is very much in line with my personal expectation. Before Ward, I would have been in the 8 win range with 9 as the ceiling.

At least 8-4 comes in a distance second at 17%, followed by ACC Championship at 14% and College Football Playoff at 12%.

The poll remains open for voting until 9:00am on Wednesday, January 17th.

X user Smitty LaRock had a sensible response. Everyone should be in “wait and see mode” but it’s always fun to speculate. This is what offseasons are for…