Why Miami's 2001 team is considered one of the greatest in college football history

The Miami Hurricanes' 2001 football team is often hailed as one of the greatest in college football history. Under first-year head coach Larry Coker, the Hurricanes completed an undefeated 12-0 season, culminating in a decisive 37-14 victory over Nebraska in the Rose Bowl to claim the national championship. This victory marked Miami's first national title in a decade and symbolized the program's resurgence following a period of NCAA sanctions.

The 2001 roster was stacked with future NFL talent, including notable players such as Ed Reed, Clinton Portis, and Andre Johnson. Miami's dominance was further evidenced by the team's record of having 37 players drafted into the NFL, with 17 of them being first-round picks. The 2004 NFL Draft alone saw six Hurricanes selected in the first round.

Quarterback Ken Dorsey led the Miami offense, which averaged 43.2 points per game. Dorsey, although not achieving significant NFL success, was a standout in college,