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Miami perfectly trolled Florida's whiteout ahead of their first meeting in 5 years

Oct 7, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes mascot Sebastian the Ibis performs in the second half of the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-712196 ORIG FILE ID: 20231007_jfv_bv1_085.jpg
Oct 7, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes mascot Sebastian the Ibis performs in the second half of the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-712196 ORIG FILE ID: 20231007_jfv_bv1_085.jpg

The Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators haven't played since the Canes' won on neutral ground in Orlando 24-20 in 2019. That all ends this weekend in a matchup with massive implications for both schools.

Billy Napier needs the win to kick off the all-important third year at Florida — especially after going from six wins his first season to five wins last year.

Mario Cristobal brought in a Heisman contender in Cam Ward to lead his offense — and hope it takes the spotlight off his own coaching woes.

The in-state rivals kick off a home-and-home series with Florida's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium hosting in Gainesville and the Gators are trying to make it a scene, telling their fans to dress for a whiteout.

Well, you know who heard that message loud and clear? The Miami Hurricanes — who decided they will, indeed, wear all white to the affair.

It's so good to have this rivalry back.

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