Which games does Miami football need to be on upset alert for 2018?

Teams will have their games against the defending Coastal Division Champions circled on their own schedules this season. Games that Mark Richt and his staff have to be careful of this season are Toledo, Boston College and Georgia Tech. All three games are on the road.

Miami struggled last season in the first half against the Rockets.  The Hurricanes needed a last minute drive and a Michael Badgley field goal with four seconds remaining to defeat the Yellow Jackets last season. They don’t have the luxury of the home crowd in those games this season.

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Miami has a road game scheduled against a group of five team for the third year in a row.

The Hurricanes defeated Appalachian State in Boone, North Carolina in 2016, had last season’s game at Arkansas State canceled because of Hurricane Irma and play at Toledo on September 15 this year.

The Miami football team catches the break of hosting the Rockets last year and traveling to the Glass Bowl this season.

Defending MAC Champion Toledo lost record-setting quarterback Logan Woodside to the NFL after last season. He is the Rockets all-time leader in passing yards, attempts and touchdowns.

The Rockets return talented receivers Diontae and Jon’Vea Johnson. An MSN article recently called Diontae one of college football’s most dangerous playmakers. No Miami players were on that list. If Richt chooses to do so, that alone should motivate the Hurricanes’ offensive playmakers.