A mere three weeks ago, Miami was near the top of the college football world, 6-0 with wins over three ranked opponents and ranked second in the country.

With an improved defense, an electric receiver room and a veteran quarterback in Carson Beck, this looked like the team that could finally change the program’s recent narrative.

After Saturday’s 26-20 overtime loss at SMU -- its second in the last three games -- it’s safe to say these are the same ol’ Hurricanes.

In Mario Cristobal’s four seasons as head coach, Miami is 25-7 (.781) in games played in August through October and 4-11 (.267) in games played in November or December.

The Hurricanes’ CFP chances took a big hit with their second loss and their chances at even making the ACC championship game, which looked like a certainty

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