Under Shannon Dawson's direction, the University of Miami offense has powered the Hurricanes to their first 10-win season since 2017 and a top-10 national ranking for the entirety of the season. With only one week remaining in the regular season for 2024, Dawson's outfit ranks No. 1 in the nation in total offense, No. 1 in explosive plays, No. 1 in scoring offense, No. 2 nationally in passing offense and is highlighted by Cam Ward, considered a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy at the quarterback position. Dawson's group has scored more than 50 points five times - the most ever by a Miami Hurricanes team.