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Where Miami Football Ranks in 2026 Preseason AP Top 25

Where Miami Football Ranks in 2026 Preseason AP Top 25

Last season, the Miami Hurricanes started the season as the No. 10 team in the country in the 2025 preseason AP Top 25. After finishing with a 13-3 record and falling one drive short of winning a National Championship to the Indiana Hoosiers, the Canes finished the season as the No.

Darian Mensah 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 / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 17
Fall Camp Leaves Miami Without a Few Players Heading in the 2026 Season

Fall Camp Leaves Miami Without a Few Players Heading in the 2026 Season

Left and right, across the nation, players are flying off rosters, being dismissed, including some with the Miami Hurricanes. The college football season is less than two weekends away.

Jai Lucas News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 16
'I Felt Like That's Where We Were Going To Be': Jai Lucas Reflects on his First Year as HC

'I Felt Like That's Where We Were Going To Be': Jai Lucas Reflects on his First Year as HC

Refreshing and rejuvenating are some adjectives that describe the Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team last season. From the worst season in program history, to one of the best regular season ever, Jai Lucas ended year one expecting the most out of the team that was build by in on short notice.

Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / August 16
Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / August 16
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 / ESPN / August 14

Miami's Lyle arrested for reckless driving, fleeing

Miami running back Jordan Lyle has been charged with a felony count of fleeing/eluding police and a misdemeanor count of reckless driving, according to the Broward County state attorney's office in Florida.

Mario Cristobal News / EssentiallySports / August 14
UM Issues Statement After Mario Cristobal’s Athlete Arrested on Reckless Driving and Fleeing Charges

UM Issues Statement After Mario Cristobal’s Athlete Arrested on Reckless Driving and Fleeing Charges

Mario Cristobal’s running back Jordan Lyle’s preseason momentum with the Miami Hurricanes came to a halt on August 13 when the 20‑year‑old running back was allegedly arrested in Broward County.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 14

'It's Like World War III': Miami's Receiver and Secondary Battles Sparks a Love of War

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Entering this season, the Miami Hurricanes are projected to have a top-five secondary and receiver room in the country. That only means one thing: War.

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 / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 13
One Assistant Coach Quietly Reshaping the Miami Hurricanes

One Assistant Coach Quietly Reshaping the Miami Hurricanes

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Feel good. Look good. Play good. The one consistent look that's been passed around from last season heading into this year is the Miami Hurricanes look.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 13
ESPN tabs Miami Hurricanes star to preseason All-America team, and he could be set for a massive year in 2026

ESPN tabs Miami Hurricanes star to preseason All-America team, and he could be set for a massive year in 2026

A big part of Miami’s defense from 2025 will be even more crucial this year. The Miami Hurricanes’ run to the College Football Playoff National Championship game in 2025 was powered in large part by the outstanding pass-rushing duo of Reuben Bain Jr.

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.

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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 11
Miami's Fall Camp Proves That The Best is Yet to be Seen From Star Transfer Receiver

Miami's Fall Camp Proves That The Best is Yet to be Seen From Star Transfer Receiver

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Harvard, Duke, and now Miami have had some time with one of the best receivers in the country. However, Cooper Barkate is still getting used to the 'hotter' Miami weather as the Hurricanes enter their second week of Fall Camp.

Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / August 10
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 / 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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Arch Manning's famous last name could be a double-edged sword
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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
Five ACC storylines heading into conference's media days
Ranking nine quarterbacks set to attend SEC media days
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
Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / July 9
Michael Irvin all-in on Miami heading into 2026 college football season

Michael Irvin all-in on Miami heading into 2026 college football season

Michael Irvin is bullish on the Miami Hurricanes heading into the 2026 season.

Michael Irvin lands an unusual new media gig
Why Notre Dame, Oregon are likely to be in CFP national championship
Where Georgia stands in national championship race for 2026
Can Texas Longhorns live up to the preseason hype in 2026?
Five college football programs that could exceed expectations in 2026
The 'College football national champions' quiz
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
Deion Sanders is patient in the NIL era but he's expecting Colorado to win in 2026
Joey McGuire said he had plenty of support from peers during Brendan Sorsby saga
Former Florida HC Billy Napier pinpoints what went wrong with Gators
The 'CFP appearances' quiz

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