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Miami's Malachi Toney Earns His First National Honor of the Season

The week has finally ended for the college football world, and now national honors are starting to roll out for star players. Malachi Toney earns his first honor of the season, being named ACC Wide Receiver of the Week after his Heisman-worthy performance in the Miami Hurricanes' 45-6 victory against Stanford.

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'He Truly is a Guy That Changes Us': Another Star Safety Rises For Miami in his Debut

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The best player to root for flies around, putting his body on the line to make plays for his team, fans, and his coaches. Boston College transfer Omar Thornton is that star player, and he played at a level the Miami Hurricanes expect after getting in during the offseason during the 45-6 victory at Stanford.

Mario Cristobal News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Mario Cristobal offers ‘goal’ for return date for injured Miami Hurricanes CB OJ Frederique

There’s hope for a crucial defender’s return, but it will be quite a while. The Miami Hurricanes suffered a tough blow to their defense in the season-opening 45-6 win over the Stanford Cardinal on Friday.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 8

Where Miami Football Ranks After Electric Season Opener Against Stanford

Week one is done, and new polls are out for the college football season. The Miami Hurricanes entered the 2026 season as the preseason ranked No. 7 team in the country.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / September 8

Miami doesn't move in rankings despite dominant win over Stanford

The Miami Hurricanes remained seventh in the Associated Press Top 25 and the AFCA coaches polls released on Tuesday.

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No. 7 Miami showcases Heisman candidates in prime-time matchup with Florida A&M

Week 1 2026 Heisman candidates: Miami, Ohio State receivers make early case, ACC record-setter crashes the party

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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 8

Miami's Defensive Edge Rushers Continue to Grow into Their New Star Roles

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — All offseason, the topic of conversation was how the Miami Hurricanes would replace its trench players. The offensive line replaced four starters, and the defensive line lost two first-round picks.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 8

Miami vs. FAMU: 3 Things to Watch in the Week 2 Home Opener

Miami does not need Florida A&M to prove it can score. The Hurricanes already did that in a 45-6 win at Stanford. FAMU (1-1) is a mismatch on paper after they just suffered a 31-13 loss to South Carolina State on Sunday.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 8

Miami Hurricanes Stock Preview vs. FAMU: Who Can Rise After Stanford in Week 2 Home Opener

The Miami Hurricanes return home after last week’s 45-6 win at Stanford. The home opener against Florida A&M will be important for several players

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Latest rough Miami Hurricanes injury news opens the door for a potential young star to step on the scene quickly

A talented newcomer could find himself even more in the plans of the Hurricanes this season. The Miami Hurricanes opened the 2026 season with a dominant 45-6 victory over Stanford on Friday night, but the celebration came with a significant cost.

OJ Frederique Jr. News / TWSN / September 7

OJ Frederique Jr. Injury Is Miami’s First Major Test as a National Championship Contender

While the Miami Hurricanes opened the 2026 college football season in a major way, it came with a cost. On Monday, September 7, head coach Mario Cristobal had announced that cornerback OJ Frederique Jr had suffered a significant injury and will be sidelined for “quite awhile” which is not great news for Miami.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 6

Miami's Defense Kept Pace With Last Season, But Areas of Improvement Are in Order

The Miami Hurricanes and the college football nation were spoiled with Rueben Bain Jr. and Ahkeem Mesidor on the same field at the same time. The heart and soul of the Hurricanes' defense last season guided them to the National Championship game, and both became first-round picks.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 5

Miami's New Look Offensive Line Still Has Some Work to Do, Even With a 45 Point Outing

Everyone is raving about the No. 7 Miami and the offensive demolition job courtesy of Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney to Stanford in the season opener for the Canes.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 5

Nick Saban gives Miami Hurricanes the ultimate rat poison on College Gameday

The legendary Alabama coach sees the Canes taking that final step in 2026. Nick Saban is someone who believes in the Miami Hurricanes recently. That was evident last year when the legendary Alabama coach went to bat for the Canes on TV during the Notre Dame vs.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 5

Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney Put College Football on Notice

The Miami Hurricanes couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2026 season. No. 7 Miami dominated Stanford 45-6 on Friday night, but the biggest story wasn’t just the lopsided score.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 5

'I Feel Like I'm In Full Control': Miami's Heisman Hopeful QB Dazzles in Program Record Breaking Debut

The Miami Hurricanes' recent hit mark on quarterbacks has been revolutionary for the program. It started with Cam Ward breaking records left and right in his lone season in the orange and green.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5

Malachi Toney is already hitting the Heisman pose, and rightfully so

Malachi Toney did not waste a snap. Less than three minutes into Miami’s season opener at Stanford Stadium, the sophomore receiver scored and struck the Heisman pose.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / September 5

Malachi Toney sets Miami receiving record in win over Stanford

Toney picked up where he left off from a spectacular freshman season with a Miami record 234 receiving yards, falling one reception shy of the program high with 12 catches on Friday night.

Miami WR Malachi Toney gets his Heisman campaign started early

Top 25 roundup: Malachi Toney sets receiving record for No. 7 Miami

Darian Mensah tops 400 yards as No. 7 Miami hammers Stanford

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 3

Miami playing a rare season opener on the road at Stanford

Excluding neutral-site games, No. 7 Miami opens a season on the road for only the second time since 2015, playing at Stanford on Friday night.

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

Former Miami LB Wesley Bissainthe joins lawsuit seeking a fifth year of eligibility

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

National college football analyst and host Josh Pate predicts that the Miami Hurricanes will win the 2026 National Championship and quarterback Darian Mensah will win the Heisman Trophy.

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Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / August 28

Former Miami LB Wesley Bissainthe joins lawsuit seeking a fifth year of eligibility

Former Miami Hurricanes linebacker Wesley Bissainthe has joined the lawsuit seeking a fifth year of college eligibility, according to reporting from CBS

Sean McVay on NFL players returning to CFB: 'I feel like I took a freakin' gummy'

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Miami Hurricanes News / Viral Sports News / August 28

Former Miami Hurricanes Star Receives Polarizing NFL Update

For Miami Hurricanes fans, the latest news out of Arizona lands with a mix of pride and familiar caution. Carson Beck, the quarterback who spent one unforgettable season in Coral Gables, is working his way back from a minor rib injury as the Cardinals close out the preseason.