Miami football legend Michael Irvin was ecstatic after the Hurricanes pulled off the upset against Ohio State.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- No. 10 Miami stunned No. 2 Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday night to pull their second straight upset and advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Hurricanes await the winner of Georgia-Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl.

Miami football hasn't won a national title in 25 years. Here's why this team is built for a run after pounding Ohio State.

The running back's father, Mark Sr., died during last season, just days before Miami's home game against Florida State. Not only did Fletcher play in that game, he scored a touchdown. The following week, many of Fletcher's teammates attended the funeral service for "Big Mark," and a few days after that, Miami hosted Duke.

The Miami Hurricanes have been linked to a top transfer portal quarterback as they search for a Carson Beck replacement. The No. 10-seed Miami Hurricanes find themselves in an odd spot following Wednesday’s 24-14 win over the No. 2-seed Ohio State Buckeyes.

Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes lost a player to the portal just a day after winning the Cotton Bowl against Ohio State.