Miami Football: 3 takeaways from ugly loss to Michigan State

This was a frustrating game all around for Miami football. Any time that the Hurricanes got any kind of momentum, they would turn the ball, drop easy passes, missed easy field goals, commit an untimely penalty, or make an unforced error.

This game had all of the worst elements of the Manny Diaz era and it is fair to wonder how the rest of the season is going to go for the Hurricanes. If Diaz’s seat was not a little bit warm heading into this game, it has to be now.

Miami’s offense continued its inefficient start and that is particularly concerning. There is no run game from the Hurricanes and that is putting a lot of pressure on quarterback D’Eriq King to continually save the day. The offensive line continues to be an area of concern and that was not made easier when redshirt freshman Jalen Rivers exited the game early and had to be replaced.

The defense had moments where they looked better in this game, but the biggest issue for the defense and the team is the inability to tackle. Miami has been one of the worst tackling teams in the country so far this season and it was on full display versus Michigan State. Spartan running back Kenneth Walker III had a big day and that was one of the concerns I had and why I thought Michigan State was in a great position for the upset.

After the loss to Alabama, Miami could at least say they lost to the best team in the country. I don’t know what excuse Diaz has after this game.

Here are the three biggest takeaways from Miami’s loss to Michigan State.