The University of Miami athletic director Blake James announced Thursday it extended football coach Mark Richt through the 2023 season.

Richt, who spent 2001-2015 as coach at Georgia, recorded a 19-7 record in his first two seasons with the Hurricanes.

Last season, Richt lead Miami to a 10-3 record and an appearance in the ACC Championship game.

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