Mike Groh’s offense faces a tough task against Miami’s powerful defense.

Miami defensive coordinator Randy Shannon’s defense is ranked sixth in the NCAA in total defense, third in rushing defense, 14th in scoring defense, and 41st in pass defense. Those rankings would be the envy of almost any defensive coordinator, but they are pretty much the same numbers Shannon’s defenses have produced since he took over as the defensive coordinator in 2001. His defenses have led the country in scoring or passing defense in four of his six years in Miami.

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