VIDEO: Takeaways from No. 19 Hurricanes following press conference

Miami wins nail-biter against Bethune-Cookman

The Miami Hurricanes improved to 2-0 on the season with a hard-fought 20-14 win over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Saturday.

The Hurricanes, ranked No. 19 in the AP Top 25, were led by quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, who threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns.

Running back Jaylan Knighton also had a big day for Miami, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown.

The Hurricanes' defense also played well, holding Bethune-Cookman to just 270 yards of total offense.

After the game, Miami head coach Mario Cristobal met with the media to discuss the win.

Here are some of the key takeaways from Cristobal's press conference:

Cristobal was pleased with his team's effort and execution.
Cristobal said that Van Dyke is "getting better every week."
Cristobal said that the Hurricanes' defense is "still a work in progress."
Cristobal said that the Hurricanes are "excited" about the upcoming game against Southern Miss.

The Hurricanes will host Southern Miss on Saturday, September 17, at Hard Rock Stadium.