1986 Miami Hurricanes football team

The 1986 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. It was the Hurricanes' 61st season of football. The Hurricanes were led by third-year head coach Jimmy Johnson and played their home games at the Orange Bowl. Miami outscored their opponents 420–136, including a 28-16 victory against the Oklahoma Sooners, who were the defending national champions and ranked No. 1 at the time. At 11-0, it was Miami's first undefeated regular season, which they finished ranked No. 1. They were invited to the Fiesta Bowl, which also served as the National Championship Game, and lost 14-10 to No. 2 Penn State, who was also undfeated.

1986 Miami Hurricanes football team

The 1986 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. It was the Hurricanes' 61st season of football. The Hurricanes were led by third-year head coach Jimmy Johnson and played their home games at the Orange Bowl. Miami outscored their opponents 420–136, including a 28-16 victory against the Oklahoma Sooners, who were the defending national champions and ranked No. 1 at the time. At 11-0, it was Miami's first undefeated regular season, which they finished ranked No. 1. They were invited to the Fiesta Bowl, which also served as the National Championship Game, and lost 14-10 to No. 2 Penn State, who was also undfeated.