The Miami Hurricanes attempted to spoil the Indiana Hoosiers’ historic run to an undefeated season and national championship, but fell short in their home region, losing 27-21 at Hard Rock Stadium.
Notable celebrities, superfans, and alumni of both colleges attended the game, including former “Shark Tank” star and NBA owner Mark Cuban and former Miami Hurricanes and Dallas Cowboys champion Michael Irvin. Of the two individuals, Irvin was highly visible at various Miami games throughout their CFP run and famously went viral with his belt highlights after wins.
However, there wasn’t a belt in sight in Irvin’s hand after he was stunned by the Hurricanes’ loss. According to the three-time Super Bowl champion, the game’s result left him “depressed” afterward, and he didn’t want to see anyone or hang out with anyone.
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Appearing on the “It Is What It Is” podcast hosted by hip-hop star Cam’ron, Irvin shared his reaction and thoughts on the game.
“It was an incredible week leading up to the game and then of course, you guys know what happened in the game,” Irvin said, adding that if Miami could’ve controlled several special teams plays, it would’ve been a different game.
The former Super Bowl winner also suggested quarterback Carson Beck could’ve thrown the pass that got intercepted “a second sooner” or found Malachi Toney, who was open on the play.
“I was depressed after the game, I’m not gonna lie. I was depressed. Everybody was calling me, saying, ‘Let’s go out and party.’ I said, ‘I ain’t going nowhere,’” he told Cam’ron.
“As I’m trying to leave the stadium, all the Indiana fans, ‘Mr. Irvin, I’m a Cowboys fan, can we take a picture?’” he said, pausing before blurting out, ‘Hell nah, I ain’t taking a picture with y’all.’”
The former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver said after the game he went back to his hotel room and just went to sleep, as he was already exhausted from everything he’d done in the buildup to Monday’s CFP Championship Game.
“I didn’t go anywhere. I didn’t do anything. I just went to sleep, and I tried to get past the depression of losing the game,” he said, adding that he was doing much better now.
He credited Indiana for playing the better game and winning, though he joked about the age of some of their players.
Irvin believes the future is bright for Miami due to its appearance under the spotlight in the CFP Championship Game. He indicated that all of the talent in Miami who might have transferred and potential recruits are likely to be more interested in playing for Mario Cristobal’s college team.
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