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Youth Litters No. 7 Miami's Defense, Except for One Specific Area

Youth Litters No. 7 Miami's Defense, Except for One Specific Area

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — It may be shocking to some, but the Miami Hurricanes have one of the youngest teams in the country. Highlighted by star sophomores Malachi Toney and Bryce Fitzgerald, Miami's team is on the younger side with some older players sprinkled in the mix.

Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / August 24
Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 24

One Defensive Star Continues to Shine and Will Define Miami's Secondary This Season

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Entering this season, the Miami Hurricanes' secondary looks to be one of the best in the country. They have the most returning production from last season's National Championship game run, but they did lose two key starters.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 24
No. 7 Miami isn't Reinventing Its Offensive Wheel, It's Evolving

No. 7 Miami isn't Reinventing Its Offensive Wheel, It's Evolving

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes have found a way to keep offensive production up even if it might not show on the stat sheet. At the end of the season, the Hurricanes were one of the best offensive running teams in the country, but ranked outside the top 75 rushing teams.

Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / August 24
Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / August 24
Mario Cristobal News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 22
Miami's Second Scrimmage Shows 'Progress' But Still have Miles to Go

Miami's Second Scrimmage Shows 'Progress' But Still have Miles to Go

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes finished their second scrimmage ahead of their Stanford season opener on Sept. 4, and to Mario Cristobal, there is still much to do.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 20
Miami DC Corey Hetherman Adjust Defensive Mindset Without Two First Round Picks

Miami DC Corey Hetherman Adjust Defensive Mindset Without Two First Round Picks

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Adjusting a defense after losing four key contributors is a task that Miami Hurricanes' defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman has tackled this offseason.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / August 19
Miami has enough WR depth to make up for Cam Vaughn's dismissal

Miami has enough WR depth to make up for Cam Vaughn's dismissal

The dismissal of wide receiver Cam Vaughn from the Miami football program should not significantly impact the Hurricanes' depth at the position. 

Miami RB Jordan Lyle allegedly drove 130 mph while evading police
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College Football News / EssentiallySports / August 19
Visuals Reveal Arrested Miami Hurricanes Star Fled Police in High-Speed Chase

Visuals Reveal Arrested Miami Hurricanes Star Fled Police in High-Speed Chase

Speed is a blessing on the football field, but off it, it can wreck a career in seconds. Miami Hurricanes sophomore running back Jordan Lyle is learning that the hard way.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / August 19
Miami earns highest ranking under Mario Cristobal in 2026 preseason poll

Miami earns highest ranking under Mario Cristobal in 2026 preseason poll

Miami earned its highest preseason ranking under Mario Cristobal as the Hurricanes enter their fifth season under their head coach. 

Miami RB Jordan Lyle allegedly drove 130 mph while evading police
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Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / August 18
Miami RB Jordan Lyle allegedly drove 130 mph while evading police

Miami RB Jordan Lyle allegedly drove 130 mph while evading police

Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle was arrested last Thursday on charges of reckless driving and fleeing police.

Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / August 17
Mario Cristobal News / Mike Farrell Sports / August 17
Miami Transfer WR Dismissed from Team

Miami Transfer WR Dismissed from Team

August is a time for roster movement, and at times departures. On Monday morning Miami head coach Mario Cristobal announced that transfer wide receiver Cam Vaughn had been dismissed from the program.

Miami Hurricanes News / A to Z Sports / August 15
Former Miami Hurricanes star has a strong NFL debut for the Bucs, and it could help decide a major roster battle brewing in Tampa Bay

Former Miami Hurricanes star has a strong NFL debut for the Bucs, and it could help decide a major roster battle brewing in Tampa Bay

The Bucs’ fourth-round pick had a solid showing. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a number of roster questions to answer during the month of August, and who will man one of the boundary cornerback spots is one of them.

Jordan Lyle News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15
Miami RB Jordan Lyle arrested on felony fleeing charge

Miami RB Jordan Lyle arrested on felony fleeing charge

Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle faces a felony charge after voluntarily surrendering to authorities in Broward County on Thursday. 

Jordan Lyle News / The Spun / August 14
Miami Running Back Jordan Lyle Was Arrested Thursday

Miami Running Back Jordan Lyle Was Arrested Thursday

A year ago Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle looked like he would be a solid contributor on a title-seeking team. Now his entire junior season is in jeopardy.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / August 12
Miami basketball's future is bright thanks to HC Jai Lucas

Miami basketball's future is bright thanks to HC Jai Lucas

The Miami Hurricanes were pleased with what they saw from first-year head coach Jai Lucas in 2025-26.

Will Zoom Diallo be a top 20-point guard in college basketball this season?
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Miami Hurricanes News / A to Z Sports / August 8
ESPN tabs Miami Hurricanes’ biggest all-time villain, and it absolutely couldn’t have been anyone else

ESPN tabs Miami Hurricanes’ biggest all-time villain, and it absolutely couldn’t have been anyone else

There’s only one super villain for the U, and every fan knows who it is. There are moments in sports that are timeless. Heroes rise to carry teams to championships.

Miami Hurricanes News / A to Z Sports / August 5
Former Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck just got a very big opportunity, and the eyes of the nation will be on him

Former Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck just got a very big opportunity, and the eyes of the nation will be on him

The ex-Canes QB will be front and center on national TV on Thursday night. The long, grueling NFL offseason comes to an end on Thursday with the Hall of Fame game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers.

Mario Cristobal News / Yardbarker / August 3
Mario Cristobal, Miami reportedly agree to contract extension

Mario Cristobal, Miami reportedly agree to contract extension

There are few people on earth more ingrained in the culture of the Miami Hurricanes than head coach Mario Cristobal. Cristobal, the 55-year-old head coach, was born in Miami, and he played college football for the Hurricanes from 1989 to 1992.

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Darian Mensah News / Yardbarker / July 15
Miami's Darian Mensah perfectly explains NIL and transfer portal era: 'Business is business'

Miami's Darian Mensah perfectly explains NIL and transfer portal era: 'Business is business'

Darian Mensah shocked the college football world this offseason with his transfer from the Duke Blue Devils to the Miami Hurricanes. The move says a lot about college football today. 

Miami paid big money to win QB Darian Mensah in the transfer portal
QB Darian Mensah discusses how success of Cam Ward, Carson Beck persuaded him to transfer to Miami
Bold NC State talk isn't unwarranted heading into 2026 season
The 'College football national champions' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / July 15
Mensah talks how success of Ward, Beck persuaded him to transfer

QB Darian Mensah discusses how success of Cam Ward, Carson Beck persuaded him to transfer to Miami

Former Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah joined the Miami Hurricanes this offseason. A huge paycheck isn't the only reason he transferred. 

Miami paid big money to win Mensah in the transfer portal
Florida State HC Mike Norvell has telling response about job security
Brian Kelly not counting out a return to college football
Bold NC State talk isn't unwarranted heading into 2026 season
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Darian Mensah News / Yardbarker / July 14
Miami paid big money to win QB Darian Mensah in the transfer portal

Miami paid big money to win QB Darian Mensah in the transfer portal

Mensah has all the tools to be a superstar for the Miami Hurricanes in 2026.

Why Mensah could be one of the biggest risers in 2027 NFL Draft
Michael Irvin all-in on Miami heading into 2026 season
Five ACC storylines heading into conference's media days
Michigan AD dismisses job security questions as social media speculation
Louisville lands former Tennessee commitment in four-star DL Kadin Fife
Darian Mensah News / Yardbarker / July 8
Perfect timing: Why Miami QB Darian Mensah could be one of the biggest risers in 2027 NFL Draft

Perfect timing: Why Miami QB Darian Mensah could be one of the biggest risers in 2027 NFL Draft

Mensah could be poised to be one of the biggest risers in the 2027 NFL Draft. Here's why.

Big 12 commissioner eying another round of College Football Playoff expansion
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Joey McGuire said he had plenty of support from peers during Brendan Sorsby saga
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