"All those guys were here winning championships," UM offensive lineman Anez Cooper said. "They pass on the torch to us. We're just trying to keep on."

Former Hurricanes star Michael Irvin made headlines with his sideline antics as Miami’s 24–14 Cotton Bowl win over Ohio State propelled the team to the College Football Playoff semifinals.

“We’re a Category 5 now,” Irvin yelled toward Ohio State fans, pumping his arms before sprinting from the back of the end zone up the sideline in search of anyone willing to share the moment. His celebration was equal parts joy and chaos, growls and screams spilling out as Miami built a 14-0 lead.

Michael Irvin was one of the stars of Miami's win over Ohio State in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. While the Hurricanes punched their ticket to the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the CFP semifinals, Irvin was on the sideline trying to keep it together.

Michael Irvin couldn’t sleep Wednesday night, and it had nothing to do with caffeine or the celebration beers. Miami’s upset of Ohio State hit him the same way a big game used to when he played. The kind that keeps your mind racing,

Michael Irvin, Ray Lewis, Andre Johnson, Jimmy Johnson and Edgerrin James are among the alumni who have been on the sidelines.

Michael Irvin is one of the premier playmakers in NFL history having made countless huge catches and highlight reel plays throughout his Hall of Fame pro football career. The three-time Super Bowl winner with the Dallas Cowboys during the 1990s has also used the instincts and insights he displayed on the field to become