Miami, embattled coach Manny Diaz get much-needed win over NC State

Posted Oct 25, 2021
On a night when Miami honored its 2001 national champions, the current Hurricanes won a close game they desperately needed to win, beating NC State 31-30 on Saturday night. A day after athletic director Blake James said he could not make any guarantees about the future of coach Manny Diaz, Miami played with renewed energy and determination. (ESPN.com)

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