Miami fires DC Lance Guidry

Miami fired defensive coordinator Lance Guidry following a 42-41 loss to Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, head coach Mario Cristobal announced Tuesday.

"In a continuous effort to always improve all aspects of our program, I have decided to make a change on defense. We will move forward and make decisions that provide our players, staff and program the best opportunity to win and develop at the highest level," Cristobal said in a statement.

Guidry served as defensive coordinator for two seasons. He joined the Hurricanes after spending two years in the same role for Marshall.

Miami started the season 9-0 and was undefeated at home. The team stumbled in the final month, losing three of its last four. Its last regular-season loss to Syracuse prevented the program from earning the chance to play for a conference title.

The Hurricanes also blew a 10-point lead in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, allowing Iowa quarterback Rocco Becht to throw a go-ahead touchdown with under a minute to play.

Miami finished third in the ACC and 15th in the nation.