Miami Hurricanes football statistical leaders

The Miami Hurricanes football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Miami Hurricanes football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Hurricanes represent the University of Miami in the NCAA's Atlantic Coast Conference.

Miami began competing in intercollegiate football in 1926,[1] but these lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since 1926, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002..[2] The Hurricanes have played in 12 bowl games since this decision, giving many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.

These lists are updated through the end of the 2016 season.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[8]

Total offense yards

Total touchdowns

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

References

  1. 1 2 "2016 Miami Hurricanes Media Guide" (PDF). HurricaneSports.com. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
  2. ↑ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. 2002-08-28. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Stephen Morris' ACC-record 566 passing yards spark Miami". ESPN.com. 2012-09-29.
  4. 1 2 3 "Miami scores last 23 points, tops Georgia Tech in overtime". ESPN.com. 2012-09-22.
  5. ↑ "Duke Johnson runs for 249 yards, scores 2 TDs as Miami rips Va. Tech". ESPN.com. 2014-10-23.
  6. ↑ "Stephen Morris throws for 413 yards as Miami cruises past South Florida". ESPN.com. 2012-11-17.
  7. ↑ "Dorsett leads Miami over Arkansas State, 41-20". ESPN.com. 2014-09-13.
  8. ↑ "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-12-01. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
  9. ↑ "Canes waste 23-point lead, then top Nebraska 36-33 in OT". ESPN.com. 2015-09-19.
  10. ↑ "Miami strikes early, holds off Pittsburgh 29-24". ESPN.com. 2015-11-27.
  11. ↑ "Kaaya breaks Miami record, Hurricanes top Duke 40-21". ESPN.com. 2016-11-26.
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