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The Miami Hurricanes’ future is looking brighter than it has in years, and it is largely thanks to a group of young receivers making immediate contributions. Freshmen have stepped into starring roles for Miami and are quickly earning praise from teammates, coaches, and fans alike. Seventeen-year-old Malachi Toney has been the consistent headline grabber through […]

The Sunshine State is the sight for the most nationally anticipated Week 3 college football contest. Miami (FL) football or South Florida will earn the title of best Florida CFB team of 2025 — in this showcase of unbeatens. Star power is behind center between Byrum Brown of USF and Carson Beck of Miami. Early […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference brings eight unbeaten teams into Week 3 — second most among FBS conferences. One unbeaten is No. 5 Miami under Mario Cristobal, who has a huge showdown this Saturday against South Florida. The Hurricanes lead the new power rankings for the ACC, except the top five has become rearranged. 1. Miami […]

Miami (FL) football is yet to lose on the football field at 2-0. But the Hurricanes sustained a loss on their 2025 roster, as a defensive back has entered the College Football Transfer Portal. Safety Markeith Williams is the departure for the ‘Canes, with Pete Nakos of On3/Rivals reporting the departure Monday. Williams has racked […]

Miami (FL) football brought over Carson Beck with national title aspirations involved. The College Football Transfer Portal addition has now shattered one Vinny Testaverde record. Beck hit not one, or two, or even 10 straight completions. The former Georgia Bulldog completed 15 straight passes during the 45-3 rout of Bethune-Cookman. Which the Miami X account […]

The Mario Cristobal era of Miami football has been defined by a high-powered offensive attack and crushing losses, forcing fans to wait even longer for a Hurricanes revival. Although the program made definite progress with Cam Ward last season, it still felt miles away from attaining elite status. If this squad is going to achieve […]

Miami football earned a gritty 27–24 win over Notre Dame on Sunday, and head coach Mario Cristobal summed it up with a simple, confident statement. “Our practice and preparation became a gameday reality,” Cristobal said after the game, via Christy Chirinos on X. The Hurricanes’ victory was a showcase of discipline, execution, and timely playmaking. […]

Miami (FL) football closed the first half through an uncanny catch by C.J. Daniels. The Hurricanes ended their opener executing one last stop as time milked away on Notre Dame. C.J. Carr willed the Fighting Irish to a comeback rally. Erasing a 21-7 deficit in the second half. But the ‘Canes pulled off the 27-24 […]

Miami (FL) football and Notre Dame engaged in a defensive confrontation Sunday. But C.J. Daniels caught the Fighting Irish off guard, literally. By delivering an absolute viral worthy catch. Rain pelted the Hard Rock Stadium grass. The College Football Transfer Portal addition from LSU faced a double team. Carson Beck heaved the ball his way […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference already watched one of its own get its season underway. With Stanford taking the walk-off road loss against Hawaii. But now, the 16 other teams will earn the college football spotlight. Which launches our first ACC Power Rankings of the 2025 season. This conference will feature no shortage of intrigue and […]

When No. 6 Notre Dame meets No. 10 Miami in Week 1 of the college football season this weekend, it will be one of the biggest games of the year for both teams. Each program enters 2025 with major aspirations shaped by how last season ended. The Fighting Irish are coming off a national championship […]

The 2025 Miami football team has much potential after last year’s events. Mario Cristobal and the Miami offense brought a massive transfer out of the portal to replace Cam Ward under center, Carson Beck. They also replaced a lot on this defense, which was their kryptonite. Those factors should help this fanbase gain hope and […]

Last year’s Miami Hurricanes team was on the cusp of doing something great. Then the wheels fell off at the end. Led by what became the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Cam Ward turned into an instant sensation, guiding the top offense in the country. But how does a team replace […]

The Miami football program is currently gearing up for the 2025 college football season, which is slated to begin this weekend. The big story of the offseason for the Hurricanes was the arrival of quarterback Carson Beck, who transferred from the University of Georgia after a mixed bag of a tenure there. Still, Miami will […]

Miami (FL) football created national championship thoughts with Cam Ward behind center. Starting 9-0 and rising to fourth overall in the AP Top 25 one year ago. The Hurricanes stumbled and went 1-3 the rest of the way, however. Head coach Mario Cristobal has departures to fill. Not just limited to the top pick of […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference is deep at quarterback this fall. Cade Klubnik and Kevin Jennings help lead their respective offenses at Clemson and SMU. But they need their offensive line to flourish in ACC play. Even incoming head coach Bill Belichick needs his trenches to ease into his highly anticipated role. His past New England […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference delivered one 2025 NFL Draft first round talent out of the backfield. Omarion Hampton is already turning heads for the Los Angeles Chargers. But Hampton swings the door open for a new leading ACC rusher to emerge this fall. Hampton’s departure also impacts Bill Belichick. As the eight-time Super Bowl winning […]

The title for top sack leader in the Atlantic Coast Conference is up for grabs in 2025. Donovan Ezeiruaku of Boston College is off to the Dallas Cowboys after piling 16.5 sacks in 2024. The ACC comes with plenty of contenders for the throne the Eagles star bequeaths. Some contenders reloaded in the pass rushing […]

Miami football has high expectations on the field, thanks to Mario Cristobal’s recruiting success after returning home to his alma mater. The on-field results have been good, but the way they have been recruiting should help push them over the top. Their recent recruiting win was after picking up a commitment from 2026 four-star safety […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference comes with no shortage of high scrutiny for 2025. And not just limited to Bill Belichick arriving to North Carolina. The ACC brings one of the deeper secondary units across the nation. Does the eight-time Super Bowl winner boast one of the nation’s top defensive back units? He does have intriguing […]

The 2025 college football season will be here before you know it, and one of the Power Four conferences — the ACC — will look to show its prowess once again. In the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff, the ACC had two representatives: Clemson and SMU, with the former reclaiming the conference […]

Miami (FL) football saw one prized commit land a Monday surprise. He woke up realizing a rearrangement he helped orchestrate. He reshaped the college football recruiting rankings — by earning the No. 1 prospect label. Five-star tackle Jackson Cantwell is On3/Rivals’ new top recruit. Cantwell shot to first overall in the first prospect rankings amid […]

Miami (FL) football is sending its own storm surge during hurricane season. These Hurricanes are racking up impressive June college football recruiting wins, notably Israel Briggs on Tuesday. Now “The U” is immediately pairing Briggs with a former Southeastern Conference commit. Miami landed ex-Tennessee wide receiver commit Tyran Evans Wednesday — nearly 24 hours after […]

Miami football picked up a major win in recruiting with the commitment of a 4-star tight end. The Hurricanes are trending in the right direction after an encouraging third year under Mario Cristobal. The program went from 7-6 in 2023 to 10-3 in 2024, finishing the season as the No. 18 team in the country. […]

The 2026 recruiting class is the primary focus right now for the Miami football team, but the Hurricanes are putting in work with 2027 prospects as well. On Monday, Miami landed a commitment from four-star 2027 safety Jaylyn Jones. Jones was deciding between Miami, Florida and Auburn, and head coach Mario Cristobal got the job […]

After flipping him from Georgia, the Miami Hurricanes have landed a new four-star wide receiver recruit from Southern California, Vance Spafford. Miami has been on a roll recruiting-wise, and after Spafford’s commitment, the Hurricanes jumped into the top 10, now ranked eighth in On3’s recruiting rankings. Spafford’s commitment is a massive pickup, highlighting an offense […]

Miami (FL) football is gaining steam on the college football recruiting trail. The Hurricanes have landed four prospects in June. And they beat out Florida and Penn State for the latest four-star addition. Edge rusher Asharri Charles is off to Coral Gables. The 2026 talent announced his decision Sunday afternoon. Recruiting insider Hayes Fawcett of […]

Miami football scored a pair of recruiting wins for the Class of 2026 as Mario Cristobal looks to build this program into an ACC powerhouse. The third season under the Hurricanes’ head coach was an encouraging one as he led the program to a 10-3 season. That being said, the year ended somewhat disappointingly as […]

Miami (FL) football and Mario Cristobal faced a sudden coaching change Saturday. Cristobal and the ‘Canes are losing a popular member of their staff. Plus with a big college football recruiting month still ahead. Strength and conditioning coach Aaron Feld is stepping away from his duties, with Doug Samuels of Football Scoop confirming the move. […]

Miami (FL) football could shake up the college football recruiting world to start June. One 2026 visitor is hinting at commitment — following his meeting with Mario Cristobal. Four-star running back Derrek Cooper reopened his recruiting process one year ago, decommitting from Georgia. But he delivered a glowing review of Miami via Hayes Fawcett of […]

ESPN’s coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft raised eyebrows after the Tennessee Titans picked Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward No. 1 overall. Longtime analyst Mel Kiper Jr. went on a rant about teams not selecting Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders. His rants caught the attention of Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal, who called out Kiper […]

Miami football head coach Mario Cristobal shaded Mel Kiper for how he covered Cam Ward throughout the NFL Draft process. The superstar quarterback was unsurprisingly taken with the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans. Ward was phenomenal in his one season with the Hurricanes, racking up accolades like the Davey O’Brien Award and […]

The Miami football team picked up as big of a commitment as you’ll see on Tuesday as the top player in the nation will play for Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes. Offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell is the #1 player in the class, and he was choosing between Miami, Georgia, Ohio State and Oregon. Cristobal ended […]

The Miami football team picked up a massive commitment on Tuesday as the top player in the 2026 recruiting class announced that he will play for the Hurricanes. Offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell was between Miami, Georgia, Ohio State and Oregon. He decided that he wants to play for Mario Cristobal and Miami. “BREAKING: Five-Star Plus+ […]

Miami (FL) football is flashing the big bucks to win over recruits. It’s a new tactic they’ve employed in this new era of college football recruiting. The Hurricanes have pulled out $2 million in attempting to win over a five-star talent. Miami and head coach Mario Cristobal are prioritizing landing tackle Jackson Cantwell of Nixa, […]

Miami football flipped a former Auburn standout from Houston in a major transfer portal win. The Hurricanes are coming off an encouraging season with Mario Cristobal, which ended in disappointment. Miami was on a College Football Playoff track before a late loss to Syracuse eliminated Cam Ward and company from contention. Now Ward is off […]

The Miami football team picked up a massive college football transfer portal commitment on Wednesday as North Dakota State running back CharMar Brown is coming to play for Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes. Brown played one season with the Bison before entering the transfer portal, and he had a big year as he racked up […]

Miami (FL) football head coach Mario Cristobal is navigating through the NIL era of college sports. But he dropped an honest take on Nico Iamaleava and his Tennessee situation — with NIL at the forefront there. The Volunteers quarterback grabbed headlines for pulling a holdout similar to an NFL one, according to ESPN on Friday. […]

Miami (FL) football swooped up a massive recruiting win Saturday. And over a Southeastern Conference heavyweight in Georgia. The Hurricanes flipped four-star cornerback Jontavius Wyman Saturday, with Hayes Fawcett of On3 confirming the flip. The College Football Playoff qualifier also loses an in-state talent, as Wyman stars in Jonesboro. But he’s the newest college football […]