Breaking down Miami

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Published: September 3, 2007

Breaking down Miami
Location: Miami, Fla.

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Enrollment: 15,600

Mascot: Hurricanes

Conference: Atlantic Coast

Record: 1-0

Last game: Randy Shannon's debut as the ‘Canes coach went smoothly in a 31-3 win over Marshall.

Best players: Running backs Javarris James and Graig Cooper combined for 215 yards on 26 carries in Saturday's win over Marshall.

Why they could win: The James-Cooper tandem could be the best one-two running back punch OU faces all year. The Sooners are talented but somewhat unproven at linebacker, an area that will be tested by Miami's rushing attack. Kirby Freeman is a mobile quarterback as well, though he rushed for just 13 yards on six carries Saturday.

Why they could lose: Freeman struggled throwing the ball, going 9-of-21 for 81 yards. And OU's secondary will be much tougher than what Marshall offered.

Noteworthy: Coming off a 7-6 campaign a year ago, Miami entered the season unranked for the first time since 1998.


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