However, any hopes of a sixth national championship were dashed when the Hurricanes were upset, 14–10, by Georgia Tech at home on November 19 (the game was originally scheduled for October 22, but was postponed in the wake of Hurricane Wilma).
The aspirations of a sixth national championship were thwarted when the Hurricanes lost to Georgia Tech at home on November 19, originally scheduled for October 22 but postponed due to Hurricane Wilma.