The departure of Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor was always going to hurt the Miami Hurricanes defensive line for the following season. The goal was to replenish what was going to be lost with recruiting, and the transfer portal, and the Canes have landed one of the key remaining pieces to the defensive line puzzle for next season.
Canadian edge rusher Akheem Mesidor is a powerful and hard playing edge rusher for the Miami Hurricanes. He and teammate Rueben Bain have anchored the edges of the defensive line for the Hurricanes all season and have helped guide Miami to a national championship.
Following one of the worst defensive showings in franchise history, the Dallas Cowboys need to find ways to improve this offseason. They're currently searching for a new defensive coordinator, but whoever they hire won't be able to fix things on their own.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes had four game changers on the field against No. 1 Indiana in their 27-21 win at Hard Rock Stadium. Mark Fletcher
Here's everything NFL Draft fans need to know about Miami edge defender Akheem Mesidor: Height: 6-3 Weight: 280 Age: 24 Mesidor has rare explosiveness for a heavier edge player, firing off the ball and sending offensive tackles scrambling to match his get-off.
The 2025-26 college football season is down to its final game, as Indiana takes on Miami on Monday night to decide the national championship. This game
The Indiana Hoosiers (15-0) face the Miami Hurricanes (13-2) in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).
You've heard of the eye of a storm, especially a hurricane? Well maybe defensive lineman Akheem Mesido is the calm of what Miami hopes to unleash in the CFP National Championship Game on Monday.
Miami has returned to the national spotlight after two decades of mediocrity. The Hurricanes snuck into the College Football Playoff, and proved they belong with wins over Texas A&M, Ohio State, and Ole Miss.
Miami football’s defense has taken some hits in Thursday night’s College Football Playoff Fiesta Bowl showdown against the Ole Miss Rebels at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Ole Miss football soon must deal with a fierce Miami pass rush at the Fiesta Bowl. But Kam Franklin boosts the defense. ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel dropped an update there on the eve of kickoff Thursday.
The College Football Playoff semifinals for the 2025-26 season start on Thursday night with Ole Miss and Miami meeting in the Fiesta Bowl. The winner of this showdown in Glendale, Ariz.
The Miami Hurricanes' defense faces the most electric quarterback in the country in the Fiesta Bowl. It starts with a dynamic pass, and the Canes have the best rushing duos in the country — Rueben Bain Jr.
The College Football Playoff quarterfinals for the 2025-26 season begin on Wednesday night with Miami meeting Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. The winner of this matchup will play in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan.
The College Football Playoff quarterfinals are almost here, as the top four teams are coming off of byes and are ready to resume their push for a national championship.
No. 10 Miami has many to be thankful for as they head into the Cotton Bowl Classic against No. 2 Ohio State. Miami's defense has been elite all season, with highlights from Rueben Bain Jr., Akheem Mesidor, and Keionte Scott, who have been destroying teams, leading them to the most victories on the year.
Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, defensive linemen Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, and wide receiver Malachi Toney were named to The Sporting News All-America Team, the publication announced.
Miami quarterback Carson Beck and defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor were honored by the ACC on Monday, earning ACC Quarterback of the Week and ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, respectively, following the Hurricanes’ 34-17 victory over Virginia Tech.
Mario Cristobal has been hammering discipline, and not just in the penalty column. During his Monday availability earlier this month, he called Miami’s football team flag problem “unacceptable,” noting how penalties disrupt rhythm and can be fatal against good teams.