There will probably be some hate on here for Kiko getting player of the game but I read this earlier and found it interesting.. Kiko makes a lot of plays, but he's also missing too many tackles...
That the Hurricanes scored 38 and 39 points, respectively, in the past two weeks but almost lost both games certainly hints at why they almost lost. Against Virginia Tech and Cal offenses that hadn't been particularly explosive this season, the Hurricanes allowed 20-plus yards on 11.3% of snaps, 124th nationally in that time period. They're missing tackles, and they're giving up big run plays and huge pass plays; they're playing a bit too recklessly, in other words, and that starts with their best playmaker. Mauigoa leads the team in both tackles (32) and havoc plays* (10), but he also has missed on 22% of his tackle attempts, far too many for an inside linebacker. Both Mauigoa and Miami must clean things up quickly to remain unbeaten.
(* Havoc plays: tackles for loss, interceptions, pass breakups and forced fumbles)