1950 Miami Hurricanes football team

1950 Miami Hurricanes football
Orange Bowl, L 14–15 vs. Clemson
ConferenceIndependent
Ranking
CoachesNo. 13
APNo. 15
Record9–1–1
Head coach
Home stadiumBurdine Stadium
1950 Southern college football independents records
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
Maryland State    8 0 0
No. 15 Miami (FL)    9 1 1
Memphis State    9 2 0
Virginia    8 2 0
Tampa    5 4 0
Grambling    5 4 1
Texas State    5 5 1
Houston    4 6 0
Louisville    3 6 1
Navy    3 6 0
Sewanee    3 6 0
Delaware    2 5 1
Georgetown    2 7 0
Chattanooga    1 9 0
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1950 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami as an independent during the 1950 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Andy Gustafson, the Hurricanes played their home games at Burdine Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Hurricanes participated in the Orange Bowl, in a post-season matchup against Clemson, where they lost, 15–14. The team ranked fifth in major college football in total defense, allowing an average of only 196.8 yards per game.