Miami has fired defensive coordinator Lance Guidry after late-season defensive woes effectively cost the Hurricanes a chance to play for a conference championship.

Mario Cristobal and Miami are making a huge coaching change after nearly missing out on the College Football Playoff.

In a continuous effort to always improve all aspects of our program, I have decided to make a change on defense,’ Mario Cristobal said.

The Miami Hurricanes, who had college football's top offense, but were often doomed by poor defensive play, fired defensive coordinator Lance Guidry, coach Mario Cristobal announced Tuesday.