Mark Fletcher Jr.: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Miami’s Mark Fletcher Jr. will be back vs. Clemson to make Dabo Swinney’s life hell

Miami football has endured some bitterly disappointing ACC losses over the last few years, and a road matchup versus the Clemson Tigers could be trickier than most people anticipate.

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Miami’s Bell Cow Back Appears Out Against Central Michigan

No. 6 Miami hosts Central Michigan on Saturday with a running-back room that suddenly looks nothing like the one that opened the season. Senior Mark Fletcher

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Mark Fletcher Jr. Injury Update Emerges After Miami’s Win Over Wake Forest

No. 5 Miami escaped Wake Forest with a 33-20 road victory Friday night, but the Hurricanes finished with injury concerns involving multiple offensive playmakers.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / September 19

No. 5 Miami survives sluggish second half to beat Wake Forest

The Miami Hurricanes led 24-7 at halftime and scored on five of their first six drives before winning 33-20 at the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Friday night.

Darian Mensah sets ACC, Miami records against Wake Forest

Florida State may have a familiar name in mind to replace Mike Norvell

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Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / September 11

Miami sets program record in dominant win over Florida A&M

The Miami Hurricanes set a program record with 856 yards in a 77-7 win over Florida A&M on Thursday.

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

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

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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.

Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / September 10

Watch: Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. Highlights vs. Florida A&M

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

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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 4

'It's About Time': Mark Fletcher Jr. Gushes With Excitement Ahead of Season Opener

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — No one has been more ready for the college football season to start than Mark Fletcher Jr. The Miami Hurricanes senior running back is on pace for a career- and legacy-defining year, all the more reason why he is chomping at the bit to get going.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 7

Early projection: Top 10 running backs in the 2027 NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up, the attention has shifted to the 2027 draft.

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NFL executive warns about Arch Manning 2027 draft hype

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College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / May 5

What Does The Final Year of Mark Fletcher Jr. Look Like for Miami?

All records are set as a stepping stone for future greats who are prepared to break them. The Miami Hurricanes program has endless records, but many of them began to shed during the 2024 season.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / March 26

'A Clear-Headed Mark Fletcher Jr.' Prepares for his Final Season at Miami

CORAL GABLES — The Miami Hurricanes saw one of the greatest College Football Playoff runs from star running back Mark Fletcher Jr. Fletcher rushed for 1,202 rushing yards in his junior season and finished sixth most for a single season in Miami history.

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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.

Miami Hurricanes News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Miami Hurricanes Rising Star Drops Bombshell Transfer Portal Shocker Right After National Championship Defeat

Freshman running back Girard Pringle Jr. just made the Miami Hurricanes’ loss in the title game even worse. After a National Championship run, the promising freshman running back is seeking new opportunities.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Reason Mark Fletcher Jr. threw punch at Tyrique Tucker revealed

Reason Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. threw punch at Indiana's Tyrique Tucker revealed

Fletcher rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns for the Hurricanes, and was one of the stars of the team’s offense in the 27-21 national championship defeat.

Fernando Mendoza joins exclusive list of Heisman Trophy winners with national championship

Indiana scores special teams TD vs. Miami in CFP title game

CFP National Championship takeaways: Indiana Hoosiers cap greatest story college football's ever told

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 20

Even in Defeat, Mark Fletcher Jr. Soars up The Miami Hurricanes and CFP History Books

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes had a legendary run to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, but fell short of making history against No.

Miami Hurricanes News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Michael Irvin’s Response To Miami’s National Championship Loss Is Going Viral

It just wasn’t meant to be for Michael Irvin and the Miami Hurricanes. Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone, and Indiana bullied their way into the history books on Monday.

College Football News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Cameras Caught Fernando Mendoza’s Interesting Postgame Handshake With Mark Fletcher Jr. After The Miami RB Threw a Punch At Indiana Player

Either Fernando Mendoza didn’t know, or he is just a classy man when it came time to speak to Mark Fletcher. Hurricanes star Mark Fletcher Jr. lost his cool amid the emotion of a National Championship loss, but later redeemed himself.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 20

CFP National Championship takeaways: Indiana Hoosiers cap greatest story college football's ever told

The Indiana Hoosiers claimed the first college football national championship in program history on Monday, capping the greatest story the sport's ever told with a 27-21 win over the Miami Hurricanes.

Fernando Mendoza joins list of Heisman winners with national title

Mendoza had epic quote about his clutch fourth down play

HC Curt Cignetti could create a dynasty at Indiana

Cignetti blasts officiating in live interview during CFP title game

Indiana scores special teams touchdown vs. Miami

Carson Beck pulls an unsportsmanlike move after Miami’s loss

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 17

Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. Announces Career News Before Indiana Game

Mark Fletcher Jr. and the Miami Hurricanes take on the Indiana Hoosiers in the national championship game. They're looking to stay hot, currently riding a seven-game winning streak.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 9

CFP takeaways: Miami's Fiesta Bowl win over Ole Miss ends SEC superiority

It is not just a huge win for Miami to put it back on a championship level. It is also a big moment for the landscape of college football as a whole.

No. 10 Miami must clean up mistakes to end national title drought

Miami QB Carson Beck hits 52-yard TD late in CFP semifinal vs. Ole Miss

Beck runs in game-winning TD

Lane Kiffin reacts to Ole Miss losing

Jimbo Fisher pulls no punches on 'stupid and selfish' Kiffin

New Florida HC Jon Sumrall wants Gators to take cues from Ole Miss

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. Announces Career News Before Ole Miss Game

The No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes and the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels square off on Thursday in the Fiesta Bowl. The Hurricanes, who are on a six-game win streak, are looking to stay hot.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / December 23

Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. makes NFL Draft decision

Fletcher has rushed 158 times for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.

Miami defense in CFP win legitimizes team’s title candidacy

No. 10 Miami tops No. 7 Texas A&M in CFP first round; Ohio State next

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College Football News / Field Level Media / December 23

Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. returning for 2026 campaign

Miami star running back Mark Fletcher Jr. said Tuesday he will return to the Hurricanes for the 2026 season. The junior weighed leaving for the NFL draft, but decided to publicize his return just eight days prior to Miami's College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against No.