Miami’s victory over Florida State extended its home win streak at the Orange Bowl to 20 games, a streak that datesback to a 28-20 win over West Virginia on Oct. 30, 1999. Miami’s last loss at home was to No. 2 Penn State,27-23, at Sept. 18, 1999. During the 20-game streak Miami has outscored its opponents 924-217 (46.2-10.9 pergame – 35.3 UM margin of victory). In non-conference games during the streak, Miami has outscored eightopponents 372-141 (46.5-17.6 per game – 28.9 UM margin of victory). Against the BIG EAST, Miami hasoutscored the league 552-76 (46.0-6.3 per game – 39.7 UM margin of victory) in 12 home contests. Against thefive ranked teams defeated at the Orange Bowl, Miami outscored the opposition 220-79 (44.0-15.8 per game – 28.2 UMmargin of victory). During the streak Miami’s lowest point total is 27 points in a 27-24 thrilling win over No. 1 Florida State on Oct.7, 2000. Scoring has also been high during the streak with the Hurricanes surpassing 30 points 17 times, 40points 13 times, 50 points eight times and 60 points four times. The most points UM has scored during the streakis 65 points in a 65-7 win over No. 12 Washington on Nov. 24, 2001. The UM defense has posted five shutouts during the 20-game streak and another six games where theopponent scored seven or less points. The most points allowed by UM was 31 vs. Louisiana Tech on Oct. 28,2000. Opponents have achieved double-digit scoring just nine times during the 20-game streak. Of interesting note, the last touchdown recorded by a BIG EAST opponent at the Orange Bowl was in the firstquarter vs. Boston College on Nov. 25, 2000 – 23 straight quarters over six games. Including the home loss to Penn State in 1999, Miami has won 24 of 25 home contests since a 26-14 loss toFSU on Oct. 10, 1998.
Current Orange Bowl Win Streak
| GM | OPPONENT | SCORE | DATE |
| 20. | #12 Florida State | 28-27 | 10/12/02 |
| 19. | Connecticut | 48-14 | 10/5/02 |
| 18. | Boston College | 38-6 | 9/21/02 |
| 17. | Florida A&M | 63-17 | 8/31/02 |
| 16. | #12 Washington | 65-7 | 11/24/01 |
| 15. | #14 Syracuse | 59-0 | 11/17/01 |
| 14. | Temple | 38-0 | 11/3/01 |
| 13. | West Virginia | 45-3 | 10/25/01 |
| 12. | Troy State | 38-7 | 10/6/01 |
| 11. | Rutgers | 61-0 | 9/8/01 |
| 10. | Boston College | 52-6 | 11/25/00 |
| 9. | Pittsburgh | 35-7 | 11/11/00 |
| 8. | #2 Virginia Tech | 41-21 | 11/4/00 |
| 7. | Louisiana Tech | 42-31 | 10/28/00 |
| 6. | #1 Florida State | 27-24 | 10/7/00 |
| 5. | McNeese State | 61-14 | 8/31/00 |
| 4. | Temple | 55-0 | 12/4/99 |
| 3. | Syracuse | 45-13 | 11/27/99 |
| 2. | Rutgers | 55-0 | 11/20/99 |
| 1. | West Virginia | 28-20 | 10/30/99 |