The 1983 Miami Hurricanes were the national champions of the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. The national championship was the first of five won by the University of Miami.
Starting Lineup
Offense
Defense
| Position |
Name |
| DE |
Danny Brown |
| RDT |
Kevin Fagan |
| MG |
Tony Fitzpatrick |
| LDT |
Fred Robinson |
| DE |
Julio Cortes |
| LB |
Jay Brophy |
| LB |
Ken Sisk |
| SC |
Rodney Bellinger |
| QC |
Reggie Sutton |
| ROV |
Kenny Calhoun |
| FS |
Troy White |
Special Teams
| Position |
Name |
| K |
Jeff Davis |
| P |
Rick Tuten |
| KR |
Reggie Sutton |
| PR |
Eddie Brown |
Coaching Staff
| Name |
Position |
Years at UM |
| Howard Schnellenberger |
Head Coach |
5th |
| Tom Olivadotti |
Defensive Coordinator |
4th |
| Gary Stevens |
Offensive Coordinator |
4th |
| Hubbard Alexander |
Tight Ends |
5th |
| Harold Allen |
Defensive Line |
19th |
| Mike Archer |
Defensive Backs |
8th |
| Joe Brodsky |
Running Backs |
5th |
| Marc Trestman |
Quarterbacks |
3rd |
| Bill Trout |
Defensive Ends |
8th |
| Chris Vagotis |
Offensive Line |
4th |
| Mike Rodriguez |
Volunteer Assistant |
5th |
Schedule & Results
| Date |
Rank# |
Opponent |
Result |
Stadium · City |
| September 3, 1983 |
NR |
@ #7 Florida |
L 3-28 |
Florida Field - Gainesville, FL |
| September 10, 1983 |
NR |
@ Houston |
W 29-7 |
Astrodome - Houston, TX |
| September 17, 1983 |
NR |
Purdue |
W 35-0 |
Orange Bowl - Miami, FL |
| September 24, 1983 |
NR |
#13 Notre Dame |
W 20-0 |
Orange Bowl - Miami, FL |
| October 1, 1983 |
#15 |
@ Duke |
W 56-17 |
Wallace Wade Stadium - Durham, NC |
| October 8, 1983 |
#12 |
Louisville |
W 42-14 |
Orange Bowl - Miami, FL |
| October 15, 1983 |
#10 |
@ Mississippi State |
W 31-7 |
Scott Field - Starkville, MS |
| October 22, 1983 |
#8 |
@ Cincinnati |
W 17-7 |
Riverfront Stadium - Cincinnati, OH |
| October 29, 1983 |
#7 |
#12 West Virginia |
W 20-3 |
Orange Bowl - Miami, FL |
| November 5, 1983 |
#5 |
East Carolina |
W 12-7 |
Orange Bowl - Miami, FL |
| November 12, 1983 |
#6 |
@ Florida State |
W 17-16 |
Doak Campbell Stadium - Tallahassee, FL |
| January 2, 1984* |
#5 |
vs. #1 Nebraska |
W 31-30 |
Orange Bowl - Miami, FL |
| *Orange Bowl game #Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. |
Awards and honors
Jack Harding University of Miami MVP Award
Trivia
- The 1983 Miami Hurricanes were only the second national champion to gain more yards passing than rushing.[1]
See also
References
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