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For the second time in two seasons the Hurricanes have started its campaign with three straight victories. Miami has yet to be tested in those three games, although many sports personalities around the nation predicted a tough game against Appalachian State. Those predictions were way off, as the ‘Canes went to Boone, North Carolina and completely dominated throughout the entirety of the game.
Unscathed after three games, the ‘Canes are using the bye week to prepare for the toughest stretch of the season starting with Georgia Tech and ending with Notre Dame. Those games will definitely define the season for the Hurricanes, but what should Miami fans expect after a 3-0 start to the season?
The table below shows all the times Miami has started the season 3-0 dating back to 1980.
| Season(s) | Overall Record | Coach |
| 2016 | ? | Mark Richt |
| 2015 | 8-5 | Al Golden |
| 2013 | 9-4 | Al Golden |
| 2004 | 9-3 | Larry Coker |
| 2003 | 11-2 | Larry Coker |
| 2002 | 12-1 | Larry Coker |
| 2001 | 12-0 | Larry Coker |
| 1996 | 9-3 | Butch Davis |
| 1993 | 9-3 | Dennis Erickson |
| 1992 | 11-1 | Dennis Erickson |
| 1991 | 12-0 | Dennis Erickson |
| 1989 | 11-1 | Dennis Erickson |
| 1988 | 11-0 | Jimmy Johnson |
| 1987 | 12-0 | Jimmy Johnson |
| 1986 | 11-1 | Jimmy Johnson |
| 1980 | 9-3 | Howard Schnellenberger |
Other than the Al Golden led teams, Miami has never finished with more than three losses after starting the season 3-0.
The table below shows all the times Mark Richt started the season 3-0 at Georgia.
| Season(s) | Overall Record |
| 2015 | 10-3 |
| 2012 | 12-2 |
| 2008 | 10-3 |
| 2006 | 9-4 |
| 2005 | 10-3 |
| 2004 | 10-2 |
| 2003 | 11-3 |
| 2002 | 13-1 |
The most games a Mark Richt led team lost after starting with three wins is four.
If you use history as a reference, it seems that Miami could have a good season. What are your predictions of how the rest of Miami's season will go? Comment below!