The Miami Hurricanes have been vocal about their disappointment after being one of the teams left on the outside looking in the College Football Playoff. And during their matchup against the Iowa State Cyclones, those emotions came to a head.
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Hurricanes Player Exchange Blows on Sideline
Hurricanes receiver Simeon Barrow Jr and defensive lineman Marquise Lightfoot had a heated altercation on the sideline during a game break that led to the teammates exchanging blows. Teammates eventually broke up the sideline melee.
The ESPN on ABC cameras found Miami players fighting on the sideline during a break at the Pop-Tarts Bowl. 🏈🥊 pic.twitter.com/wKQAEiuzI7
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 28, 2024
That altercation led to several reactions from fans on social media.
"The closest thing to defense they played all day," one fan said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Aaaaahhhhh back to the good old Miami days," another fan added.
Michael Irvin Gets Honest on Miami's 2024 Season
With the University of Miami being one of the top-rated teams in college football this season, the Hurricanes began to receive even more national attention than usual. And that also meant the lights were also on legendary Miami receiver Michael Irvin, who is a regular at games during the season. With Miami having one of its best seasons in recent memory, Irving says his passion has been one of the drivers.
"I'm high intensity and animated, but it's the emotions and the passion, You're not going to accomplish anything without that passion. The passion is what pushes you past the pain no matter what the deal is. This team is learning that. We're a different brand. People wait on Miami. To see this, now? It's everything," Irvin said.
"One of the kids said to me, 'We love coming out of the tunnel seeing you here. It means something. We talked for years about the importance of getting back to it on the football field and now that they're doing it, it's important for us to show up. I don't care who it is. You've got to show up."
