In a season that had seen few thrilling moments, the Miami Hurricanes faced a tough defeat against the Louisville Cardinals, revealing unresolved issues that had plagued the team in the past. After a string of seemingly easy wins, the game turned out to be quite the challenge.

Miami, which had established a reputation for steady control in prior matches, succumbed to a trap game where the ghosts of past performances haunted them once more. A 24-21 setback showcased familiar shortcomings.