247 team talent composite rankings had miami at 12th last year which was 2nd in the acc behind clemson who was 5th. This is where coaching comes in. Fsu had 52 3 stars on the roster. Tennessee had 56 3 stars. Ole miss 59, Ucla 50, Utah 65, Pitt 66, Tcu 60.
All those teams won 9 games or more...