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Miami (FL) football head coach Mario Cristobal showed fire in his eyes. He became held back before confronting a referee. Xavier Lucas got tossed against Ole Miss. Lucas became the eighth penalty of the evening for the Hurricanes. The safety closed in and lowered his shoulder to lay the boom. But the transfer from Wisconsin […]

Miami (FL) football unleashed a defensive fury in both College Football Playoff games. Rueben Bain fired up top five NFL Draft chatter, while freshman Bryce Fitzgerald’s end zone interception eliminated Texas A&M. But the Hurricanes believe Ole Miss is a different animal for the Fiesta Bowl. The ‘Canes showed their respect for Thursday’s opponent down […]

Miami Hurricanes’ College Football Playoff surge has rekindled a familiar debate, and head coach Mario Cristobal is making sure the ACC’s case is heard loud and clear. Following the Hurricanes’ statement win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl, Cristobal used the moment to challenge lingering national skepticism surrounding his conference. “I don’t […]

Miami (FL) football is igniting national championship chatter for the first time since the early 2000s. The Hurricanes toppling defending champ Ohio State has fans visualizing a sixth title. But a red-hot Ole Miss squad now awaits in the Fiesta Bowl Thursday. The Rebels are riding their own destiny here too. Ole Miss came together […]

Miami (FL) football last delivered consecutive top 10 NFL Draft picks in 2004 and 2005. Rueben Bain wrecked Ohio State to dethrone the defending national champions. And that masterclass should become enough to command high draft praise. Top five chatter at that for the edge rusher. Bain pummeled Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin for 1.5 […]

Miami (FL) football fired off the final message of 2025 in beating Ohio State. Head coach Mario Cristobal let it be known at the Cotton Bowl that the Hurricanes are here. And now staring at their first national title since the 2001 season. Miami legends Michael Irvin and Ray Lewis clearly feel the new energy […]

On Wednesday night, the Miami football program shocked the college football world with a 24-14 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl, punching their ticket to the Fiesta Bowl in the process, where they will play for a spot in the national championship game. Making matters even more surprising was the fact […]

The No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes have done it, and Mario Cristobal surely deserves all the praise for successfully steering the Canes to a 24-14 victory over the No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Wednesday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. But Cristobal was also quick to show […]

Ohio State football quarterback Julian Sayin earned the respect of Mario Cristobal already. The Miami head coach raved about Jeremiah Smith, but handed the freshman quarterback eye-opening praise ahead of the Cotton Bowl. Cristobal’s words via Dan Hope of Eleven Warriors reveal how serious the opposing coach is taking Sayin. “He does not look like […]

Miami (FL) football is heaping praise for Ohio State ahead of the 2025 Cotton Bowl. Mario Cristobal calling Buckeyes star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith an NFL ready talent is one sentiment. Even verbose Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain raved about the quarterback he must chase Julian Sayin. Make no mistake, though. Miami wants to shock […]

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals are almost here, as the top four teams are coming off of byes and are ready to resume their push for a national championship. However, it won’t be easy for any of the top seeds, as all of them re playing against hungry teams that are playing with a lot […]

Miami (FL) football will watch an abundance of Ohio State playmakers on film including Jeremiah Smith. The difference is, Mario Cristobal and company has Ryan Day to scrutinize too before their College Football Playoff showdown. Day left the offensive play-calling in the hands of Brian Hartline and Chip Kelly the past two seasons. The latter […]

The Miami Hurricanes are feeling good after squeaking by the Texas A&M Aggies in round one of the College Football Playoffs. Led by edge rusher Ruben Bain’s three-sack performance, the Hurricanes set up a pivotal matchup against the No. 2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on New Year’s Eve in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl.  Although Miami is […]

After the Miami football team won in the College Football Playoff (CFP) first round game against Texas A&M, 10-3, there is no doubt going to be some people who believe they were right about choosing the Hurricanes over Notre Dame in the bracket. As the Miami football program celebrates the CFP win over Texas A&M, […]

Miami (FL) football survived a defensive battle against Texas A&M 10-3 on Saturday. Rueben Bain Jr. delivered two sets of attacks: One on the field, then one online directed in NSFW fashion toward Mike Elko and Trey Zuhn III. Bain dropped Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed three times. And that performance came following some notable words […]

With the Miami football team beating Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff (CFP) first round game, 10-7, there was a hilarious moment that had any fan laughing. Miami football head coach Mario Cristobal would get a big kiss on the cheek by former Hurricanes wideout Michael Irvin, as the receiver of the smooch reacted […]

The No. 10 seed Miami football got the job done in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday, and for that, Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal deserves all the love from his team’s supporters — and even a kiss, apparently, from one of the best to ever do it with the program. […]

Miami (FL) football is carrying the Atlantic Coast Conference on its back, despite not winning the ACC. Duke claims conference glory, yet Mario Cristobal never wavered from his belief Miami would earn a playoff bid. Now Texas A&M and an electric Kyle Field await the Hurricanes for their College Football Playoff opener. Miami is the […]

Miami (FL) football faces early odds in its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance. The Hurricanes snuck in over Notre Dame despite not winning the Atlantic Coast Conference. They get the reverberating sounds of the Texas A&M “12th man” crowd soon — but will have Keionte Scott. The valuable safety is upgraded to probable ahead of […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference went into chaos toward the end of 2025 thanks to Duke. The Blue Devils sparked College Football Playoff conversations by winning the conference, despite having five losses. But is it Duke, Miami or Virginia who claim first in the final ACC power rankings? 1. Miami (+2) Mario Cristobal manages to get […]

Miami’s football team climbed into the College Football Playoff ended exactly where its whole argument began: with Notre Dame. The committee finally nudged the Hurricanes ahead of the Irish for the final at-large berth, leaning hard on Miami’s 27-24 win in Week 1 as the decisive tiebreaker between two 10-2 teams. Inside the program, Mario […]

Miami’s football team’s path into the College Football Playoff ended exactly where its argument started: with Notre Dame. The CFP committee finally flipped the Hurricanes over the Irish on Selection Sunday, sliding Miami into the field as the No. 10 seed and leaving Notre Dame on the outside. Chair Hunter Yurachek said that once Miami […]

On Sunday, the final college football playoff rankings for the 2025 season will be revealed, letting fans know which 12 teams will have an opportunity to compete for a championship over the coming month. The Miami football program is not expected to be among the final field, but that isn’t stopping head coach Mario Cristobal […]

The tension around the College Football Playoff bubble took an unexpected turn this week when Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian publicly questioned how the Miami Hurricanes closed out its latest 38-7 win against Pittsburgh. Miami head coach Mario Cristobal did not hesitate to respond to Sarkisian’s shot at the Hurricanes. Speaking with Brett McMurphy […]

Every year in college football, there seems to be a great debate between two powerhouses for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Sometimes, it’s between one traditional power and a newcomer trying to break through. In 2023, Alabama got in over Florida State. Last season, the Tide were left out in favor of SMU. […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference has no unbeatens left — making the ACC the lone power conference without one. Georgia Tech went down in a stunning upset against North Carolina State. Time to see if Virginia moves up, plus find out how far Miami falls after its own Saturday letdown. 1. Virginia (+1) The ACC’s new […]

Miami (FL) football plummeted down the top 25 rankings. The now No. 18 Hurricanes are picking up the pieces from a stunning upset loss to SMU. Now with two losses, Miami’s College Football Playoff chances take a major hit before the official rankings there drop on Tuesday. Worse for the ‘Canes, their Atlantic Coast Conference […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Miami football program’s freefall continued with an inexplicable road loss to SMU in overtime, giving the Hurricanes their second loss in three weeks and effectively eliminating them from college football playoff contention. It was another rough game from quarterback Carson Beck, who threw a brutal interception in overtime that helped SMU […]

Despite a strong start to the season, Miami’s 2025 College Football Playoff hopes are now in jeopardy after its Week 10 loss to SMU. Head coach Mario Cristobal is aware that the result forces his team into an uphill battle over the final month of the regular season. While Cristobal remains confident in his team’s […]

Miami (FL) football watched fans rush the field, but walked off tasting a rough defeat versus SMU. None, though, got roasted so fiercely than Carson Beck. The reason why Beck lured out the critics? Through this costly interception in the red zone that shifted the tide to the Mustangs. SMU intercepts Miami’s Carson Beck in […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference has one unbeaten left in Georgia Tech. Meanwhile, the trio of Pittsburgh, Louisville and Wake Forest all enter Saturday on winning streaks. Time to see if this changes the ACC rankings from last week. 1. Georgia Tech (-) Haynes King is now hearing Heisman Trophy buzz. However, head coach Brent Key […]

Mario Cristobal has been hammering discipline, and not just in the penalty column. During his Monday availability earlier this month, he called Miami’s football team flag problem “unacceptable,” noting how penalties disrupt rhythm and can be fatal against good teams. With a bye-week window to reset, the message was about cleaning up details and accountability […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference has witnessed a shakeup. The previous ACC No. 1 Miami moves down in the latest rankings thanks to the Louisville upset. But is it the Cardinals or Georgia Tech who elevates to the Hurricanes’ spot? 1. Georgia Tech (+1) The Yellow Jackets hit history not seen since 1966 in beating Duke. […]

Huge showdowns loom in the Atlantic Coast Conference this week — bound to drastically change the ACC standings. Although the Week 8 version of ClutchPoints’ power rankings saw movement from others; particularly Clemson and SMU suddenly gaining retraction. Meanwhile, Miami remains the leader but a huge Friday night matchup is on deck. 1. Miami (-) […]

Miami (FL) football reigns supreme in the state of Florida — beating four different in-state foes. Yet the Hurricanes’ victory over Florida State brings forth new concerns moving forward. At the same time, Miami’s Atlantic Coast Conference power rankings spot remains intact — but there are a few other changes including one involving Duke. 1. […]

The Miami Hurricanes may be 5-0 and ranked No. 2 in the nation, but head coach Mario Cristobal isn’t letting the record distract from a growing concern. Following Saturday’s 28-22 win over the Florida State Seminoles, the head coach used his Monday press conference to send a strong message about the team’s ongoing penalty issues. […]

Miami (FL) football declared themselves “state champions” after taking down Florida State Saturday. With the exception of Notre Dame, every 2025 Hurricanes victory was against a Florida representative. Except the road win for Mario Cristobal and company comes with concerns on the side of the top five program. Miami remains No. 2 in the country […]

With its Week 6 win over Florida State, Miami is now 4-0 against in-state opponents in the 2025 college football season. According to head coach Mario Cristobal, that makes the Hurricanes the unofficial “state champions” of The Sunshine State. After beating Notre Dame in Week 1, Miami has gone on to defeat Bethune-Cookman, USF, Florida, […]

With its Week 6 win over Florida State, Miami is now 4-0 against in-state opponents in the 2025 college football season. According to Mario Cristobal, that makes the Hurricanes the unofficial “state champions” of The Sunshine State. After beating Notre Dame in Week 1, Miami has gone on to beat Bethune-Cookman, USF, Florida and Florida […]