Mario Cristobal’s Miami Hurricanes are facing a rough offseason, with key staff departures raising concerns about the program’s stability. The latest blow? Defensive analyst Marc St. Felix has left for LSU, reuniting with former Miami defensive coordinator Lance Guidry. St. Felix was instrumental in developing Miami’s secondary, and now he joins an LSU defense desperate for improvement.
This is just the latest in a string of setbacks for Cristobal. Three weeks ago, Miami also lost longtime recruiting and WRs analyst David Cooney, who took a position at Bowling Green. While Cooney’s move is a step up for him personally, it’s another hit to Miami’s coaching infrastructure.
The Hurricanes showed promise in 2024, particularly on defense, but their late-season collapse cost them a shot at the playoffs. Now, with key staffers departing, Miami faces another challenge—rebuilding its support staff while keeping the momentum going. Meanwhile, LSU sees these hires as part of a much-needed defensive overhaul after struggling to close out games last season.
So, is this just a minor shake-up for Miami, or is Cristobal losing control of his staff? More importantly, can he find the right replacements before the Hurricanes’ progress takes a serious hit?