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'Communication' Continues to be Miami's Defensive Focal Point Entering Dog Days of Camp

'Communication' Continues to be Miami's Defensive Focal Point Entering Dog Days of Camp

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — One thing is clear about the Miami Hurricanes defense this season: communication is the biggest focal point entering this season.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 18

Miami's Star Quarterback Finds New Ways to Improve Thanks to His Defensive Coordinator

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes saw a defense flip around in one season thanks to defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman. Hetherman has brought a new edge to the defensive side of the ball, which challenged everyone last season.

Mario Cristobal News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 18
Mario Cristobal Assesses New Challenges After First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

Mario Cristobal Assesses New Challenges After First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — No. 7 Miami has stayed under the radar during fall camp, but now, after its first scrimmage, head coach Mario Cristobal looks for ways to improve his team.

Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / August 17
Mario Cristobal News / ACC Digital Network / August 17
Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / August 17
Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / August 17
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.

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.

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.

Will Zoom Diallo be a top 20-point guard in college basketball this season?
With a leader emerging for Jaxon Kohler, Mark Pope must go all in for Mark Mitchell
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.

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.

Notre Dame, USC announce renewal of storied rivalry
Arch Manning's famous last name could be a double-edged sword
Four college football teams entering a national title-or-bust season
Five most interesting transfers in Big 12 for 2026 season
Five most interesting transfers in Group of Six and Independent
Weekly Syllabus: College football training camps open
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
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
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