I believe the arguement was between 80's and 90's teams, so that's why 2001 was not on there.
In 1991 Nebraska had Keithen McCant at QB and lost 22-0 to Miami, Mickey Joseph was originally the starter that year but was quickly repalced by McCant.
I would also count 1985 for Miami, they would have been #1 had they beaten Tennessee in the Sugar Bowl.