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Miami HC Mario Cristobal announces 2 season-ending injuries after Wake Forest game

Miami (FL) football continued to roll in Week 3, taking down Wake Forest 33-20 on the road despite a sleepy second half on offense to get to 3-0 on the season.

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Miami Hurricanes suffer two brutal season-ending losses, and one came out of left field and will test their depth immediately

It was a rough injury update on Monday morning from Mario Cristobal. The Miami Hurricanes picked up their second conference win of the season on Friday night, defeating Wake Forest on the road 33-20.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 21

Mario Cristobal’s Miami Warned of Major ACC Threat That Changed Its Fate Around With Big Transfer Portal Move

Ranking 14th in the nation with an 83.5 QBR score, Lincoln Kienholz is suddenly making noise across college football. The former Ohio State backup has transformed Louisville into a top-15 threat in just three full-time starts.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 20

Where Miami Football Ranks After Injury Riddled Win at Wake Forest

The Miami Hurricanes are not concerned with the AP and USA Today coaches poll. Miami has started the season showing they have one of the best offenses in the country and it keeps them inside the top 25 of the week 4 polls.

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College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 19

Mario Cristobal Gives Latest Update After Miami Star Left Week 3 Game With Injury

Miami pulled off a solid 33-20 win over Wake Forest to stay unbeaten, but the victory came with a high cost. Star wide receiver Malachi Toney limped off the field during the Week 3 matchup, leaving Hurricane fans holding their breath.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 19

Miami HC Mario Cristobal joins 100 win club after huge W vs. Wake Forest

Darian Mensah’s record-setting accuracy dominated the headlines out of Winston-Salem, but Friday night carried a quieter milestone for the man on the Miami sideline.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Alabama Legend Nick Saban Fires Brutal Shot at ACC

Alabama Crimson Tide legend Nick Saban has never needed much prompting to remind people where he thinks the real power in college football sits. On Friday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” the former Alabama coach offered Miami plenty of praise and then used that praise to take another swipe at the conference the Hurricanes call home.

Mario Cristobal News / Yardbarker / September 16

Mario Cristobal getting credit for Miami's $200 million Nike deal

The Miami Hurricanes have one of the biggest brands in college football. Some would say they also boast one of the biggest brands in college sports.

Miami's early quirks in 2026 schedule come to an end at Wake Forest

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Friday night college football: Oregon seeks redemption as Miami, Texas Tech headline slate

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 16

Miami's early quirks in 2026 schedule come to an end at Wake Forest

The Miami Hurricanes' last weekday game to begin the 2026 season is on Friday at Wake Forest. Miami began the 2026 season on Friday, Sept. 4, with a 45-6 win at Stanford.

Secondaries to be challenged when Wake Forest hosts No. 5 Miami

Friday night college football: Oregon seeks redemption as Miami, Texas Tech headline slate

AP Top 25 college football rankings for Week 2: New No. 1, Michigan reenters rankings

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College Football News / TWSN / September 11

Malachi Toney’s Message to Mario Cristobal Reveals His True Character

Malachi Toney has started to build a legitimate Heisman Trophy campaign in his second college season. Yet, his most impressive moment against Florida A&M recently had nothing to do with the product he put on the field.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 11

‘He had absolutely zero interest’ — Mario Cristobal hit Malachi Toney with a huge compliment for what he didn’t do in Miami’s win over FAMU

The Hurricanes’ star sophomore showed his selfless side in Miami’s blowout win. The Miami Hurricanes completely demolished the Florida A&M Rattlers 77-7 on Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 11

Miami's 77-7 win gives the rest of CFB another reason to panic

Miami's 77-7 win gives the rest of college football another reason to panic

Miami's 77-7 win over Florida A&M deserves another look, mostly because of how ridiculous the numbers became.

SEC's LSU drama drags on following Thursday meeting

Brian Kelly's sad realization about watching Lane Kiffin and LSU football

The numbers that could end up dooming Mike Norvell at Florida State

SDSU's Sean Lewis is ready to take on Bob Chesney and UCLA

What Arch Manning, Julian Sayin must do to boost draft stock in showdown

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Mario Cristobal offers ‘goal’ for return date for injured Miami Hurricanes CB OJ Frederique

There’s hope for a crucial defender’s return, but it will be quite a while. The Miami Hurricanes suffered a tough blow to their defense in the season-opening 45-6 win over the Stanford Cardinal on Friday.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Miami's Mario Cristobal Announces Significant Injury Blow Before Week 2

No. 7 Miami opened its 2026 season with a dominant 45-6 victory over Stanford on Friday, but the Hurricanes lost one of their starting defensive backs almost immediately.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Latest rough Miami Hurricanes injury news opens the door for a potential young star to step on the scene quickly

A talented newcomer could find himself even more in the plans of the Hurricanes this season. The Miami Hurricanes opened the 2026 season with a dominant 45-6 victory over Stanford on Friday night, but the celebration came with a significant cost.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 2

Insider gives a positive update on Miami Hurricanes’ attempt to flip 2 2027 5-star targets, and they have their own commit to thank

The Canes have a budding local star, and he’s doing work for Mario Cristobal with his electric play. The Miami Hurricanes have put together a truly remarkable 2027 recruiting class, and Mario Cristobal didn’t have to look far to secure its crown jewel.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / August 19

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

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / August 3

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

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Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / July 9

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

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Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / June 30

Four-star WR Eli Woodard traveling across the country to feel the Miami Hurricanes' energy

The Miami Hurricanes gave Eli Woodard, a four-star wide receiver from Temecula, California, a special feeling.

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Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / June 24

Mario Cristobal, Miami land two elite recruits minutes apart

The Miami Hurricanes and head coach Mario Cristobal had a great day on the recruiting trail.

Ole Miss has one of the biggest recruiting wins of the Pete Golding era

Recruit flips to Deion Sanders, Colorado less than 24 hours after going all-in with Ole Miss

Ohio State Buckeyes land first 2029 recruiting commitment

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Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / May 21

Miami Hurricanes beat out South Carolina, Ohio State, others for elite LB AJ Randle

The Miami Hurricanes picked up a huge 2027 recruiting win on Thursday.

Three Big 12 coaches who could find themselves on the hot seat

Is a favorite emerging in Alabama QB competition?

LSU's Lane Kiffin has adapted to NIL and transfer portal era in one genius way

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Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / May 14

Miami HC Mario Cristobal is right on the money about NIL chaos in college football

College football has always been a big business, but now that those numbers are out in the open, the average fan is seeing just how much money is getting thrown around at some of the top programs across the country.

Cristobal has honest take on College Football Playoff expansion

ACC, Big 12 join calls to expand CFP, but some opposition still exists

Matt Rhule confronts reality of NIL era for Nebraska Cornhuskers

Tosh Lupoi's bold vision for Cal helped keep QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian slams SEC rival with wild 'basket weaving' comment