Villarreal have described LaLiga's handling of the proposed Miami game against Barcelona as "poor," saying the club had "repeatedly expressed its deepest concern" over the event's planning and criticised the organisers of what it called a "complete and utter lack of respect" in the way the cancellation was announced.

The University of Miami and the College Football Playoff are working on a contingency plan to account for a possible Hard Rock Stadium scheduling conflict if the Hurricanes make the playoff and earn a first-round home game.