Watch: 2025 Miami Hurricanes Defense | Top 5 Plays

The Miami Hurricanes are one of the big stories of the College Football Playoffs after beating Texas A&M and Ohio State. Leading the way for the Hurricanes is a defense that has made big plays all season and continues to do so as the playoffs roll on. Anchored by star defensive ends Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, the Miami defense became a serious problem for offensive coordinators week after week. Here we look back at the top plays that Mario Cristobal's defense made during the 2025 regular season.