No. 14 Miami struggled offensively in the 77-67 loss to No. 1 Florida in the season opener for the second year of the Jai Lucas era. Defensively, the Canes would get stops and, at times, would get the Gators to go into offensive droughts.
Before, the AP and the USA Today Coaches polls were the standard of what teams looked like heading into the season and the be-all and end-all of how others viewed teams.
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — While Malachi Toney and Darian Mensah continue to get all the eyes on them for No. 1 Miami (8-0, 6-0), another elite player continues to hurdle his way into the minds and hearts of everyone who is watching.
Miami has been named as one of the final three programs in the hunt for five-star wide receiver Brysen Wright, as reported by Rivals. He has also locked in his commitment date which will be announced on Thursday, Nov.
Only three teams remain undefeated. Only one sits as the No. 1 team in the country. The Miami Hurricanes (8-0, 6-0 ACC) find ways to win, highlighting what the program, players, and coaches learned during its College Football Playoff run.
Miami, UCLA and Utah are the only undefeated teams left.
The Miami Hurricanes remained No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, receiving 62 of 70 first-place votes after a 38-35 victory over North Carolina.
All eyes are on the College Football Playoff Rankings that will be announced on November third. It is the first rankings ofthe season that really matter even if the AP and USA Coaches Poll have gotten everyone through to this point in the season.
After coming away with the victory against North Carolina, there are many questions about No. 1 Miami. However, winning cures all, even if there are some nitpicks to be made.
Skip Bayless has made a huge admission about the Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah, stating that it was hard for the veteran analyst to evaluate him due to his superstar wide receiver teammate Malachi Toney.
The Miami Hurricanes' 38-35 win at North Carolina, coupled with Ohio State's 30-18 loss at USC on Saturday night, could make the Hurricanes the unanimous number-one when the Week 10 polls are released on Sunday.
Miami Hurricanes legend Santana Moss once said, "Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games." Miami's big-time players made big-time plays late in the game as the Hurricanes survived to win 38-35 at North Carolina on Saturday night.
Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. had a record-setting night in Week 9.
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — It's not easy to come in and play as a freshman at any level, especially for a team that just played in a National Championship game.
Miami's opponents are helping to strengthen its case as the best team in the country.
The Canes have navigated their schedule at an elite level this year. The Miami Hurricanes are over halfway through their 2026 slate, and they’ve arrived at the end of October at a perfect 7-0 overall and 5-0 in ACC play.
Miami has a pair of undeniably qualified candidates for the biggest individual award in college sports. The Miami Hurricanes are in the midst of a potentially special season, and it’s been driven by the best duo in all of college football.
Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays.
Malachi Toney continued rewriting the Miami Hurricanes' record book in a 52-23 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Is the U back? That has been a constant question surrounding the Miami Hurricanes since they won their last national championship in 2001.
Whiteside is ranked as the No. 27 linebacker in the 2027 class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He's the 20th commitment to an elite Miami class, ranked No. 2 in the country.
Toney is climbing the Miami record books.
How did the AP Poll shake out after a chaotic Week 7?
Miami survived with a 43-35 double-overtime win over Florida State on Saturday that will likely push the Hurricanes to No. 1 in the polls.
The Hurricanes' first three games of the 2026 season were during the week.
The 27-24 loss by the Texas Longhorns to the Oklahoma Sooners allowed the Miami Hurricanes to move up from fourth to third in the Associated Press Top 25 and AFCA Coaches Poll on Sunday.
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