The Miami Hurricanes are in control of their own fate

The most interesting thing about life, as well as college football, is its uncertainty. For the twelfth ranked Miami Hurricanes, the program has no choice but to become victorious over the Pittsburgh Panthers, to realize their goal of finally participating in the College Football Playoff.

Miami Hurricanes control their own destiny

The Hurricanes do not want to entertain losing this pivotal matchup, which would all but ruin the Canes chances of finally becoming a participant in the coveted college football playoff tournament, that has recently expanded to twelve teams.

Currently, the Miami Hurricanes have been rewarded for their stellar play, during the season. There is not any doubt that the Hurricanes are talented enough to obtain a spot in the college football playoffs. With the exception of two interconference losses by formidable ACC foes, the Miami Hurricanes have overall, played consistently well.

A few weeks ago, the Canes' chances of competing for a spot in the playoff was extremely bleak. After reeling off impressive victories in recent weeks, after a demoralizing loss to the SMU Mustangs, the Miami Hurricanes have demonstrated resiliency and mental toughness, despite most outsiders writing the program off. Fortunately, the Hurricanes hold their own College Football Playoff fate, in their own hands.

The picture regarding the Miami Hurricanes playoff and ACC Championship aspirations will grow clearer, especially, after Saturday's contests are complete. Realistically, the Hurricanes must take care of business. No excuses. There is no question that the Canes are capable of winning Saturday's battle.

The bottom line for the Hurricanes is that a victory must be established. If the Miami Hurricanes could continue to play in the same exceptional way they have been currently playing in recent weeks, then a victory against the spoiler-minded Panthers will definitely become obtainable.

This scenario of striving to capture one more win is the opportunity for the twelfth ranked Hurricanes to prove to themselves, the Hurricane faithful, as well as skeptics how far they have come in becoming a top-notch program again.