That take completely ignores what Miami has actually built. Their defense finished last season ranked 15th in yards per play allowed, and they return a ton of that production. Saying their identity is just one portal QB is lazy. They've recruited at a top-15 level for three straight cycles, so the talent base is real. The ACC schedule argument is weak when you look at their non-conference slate. They play Florida and Notre Dame this year, which is tougher than what most SEC teams face outside their league. Their offensive line made a massive jump last year, improving their sack rate allowed by over 30%. The quarterback transfer is a piece, not the whole puzzle. Miami won 7 games last year with inconsistent QB play, so elevating that position alone makes them a legitimate threat. Calling them a fraud before they've even played a game is pure rivalry hate. They have the roster and the scheme to compete for the conference title, and the early SP+ projections have them solidly in that top 25 range for a reason.