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Two Miami Hurricanes Named First Team All-Americans

Two Miami Hurricanes Named First Team All-Americans

Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. and offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa were named First Team All-Americans by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the organization announced Friday night.

Miami Hurricanes News / ACC Digital Network / December 12
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NFL Draft intel: Answering the biggest questions about the 2026 class

NFL Draft intel: Answering the biggest questions about the 2026 class

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.  Typically, we track prospects, but we're mixing it up this week.

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Texas A&M captain fires cocky message directed at Miami star

Texas A&M captain fires cocky message directed at Miami star

Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III gave Miami star edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr some bulletin board material ahead of their clash in the College Football Playoff.

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Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. Gets More Notepad Material After Disrespectful Comments

Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. Gets More Notepad Material After Disrespectful Comments

The last time a team gave Rueben Bain Jr. some bulletin board material was Notre Dame. The Irish are on the outside looking in, thanks to that head-to-head matchup, while Bain was a game wrecker to open the season.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / December 3
Future First Round Pick Named ACC Defensive Player of the Year

Future First Round Pick Named ACC Defensive Player of the Year

Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Wednesday. He becomes the first Hurricane ever to win the conference’s top defensive award.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / November 29
No. 12 Miami bolsters CFP case with blowout win at No. 22 Pittsburgh

No. 12 Miami bolsters CFP case with blowout win at No. 22 Pittsburgh

The No. 12 Miami Hurricanes gave the College Football Playoff selection committee something to think about.

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Rueben Bain Jr. Early 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report

Rueben Bain Jr. Early 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report

Reuben Bain Jr. has been a staple on the Miami Hurricanes’ defensive line since his true freshman season in 2023. Through his first two seasons, he was a consistent bright spot on two inconsistent defenses that allowed 22.8 and 25.5 points per game, respectively.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 13
Miami Superstar Named Semifinalist For 2025 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award

Miami Superstar Named Semifinalist For 2025 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award

Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. has been named one of 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, the fourth-oldest individual honor in college football.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 12
Miami Announces Rueben Bain Jr. News on Wednesday

Miami Announces Rueben Bain Jr. News on Wednesday

The Miami Hurricanes are getting ready for a Week 12 matchup against the NC State Wolfpack. They're 7-2, with losses to the Louisville Cardinals and the SMU Mustangs.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 11
Miami Superstar Tabbed as a Semifinalist for Another Prestigious Award

Miami Superstar Tabbed as a Semifinalist for Another Prestigious Award

Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. has been named a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented annually by the Maxwell Football Club to the nation’s top defensive player.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 31
SEC quarterback is betting favorite to be No. 1 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft

SEC quarterback is betting favorite to be No. 1 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft

A lot can change between now and the 2026 NFL Draft in April, from what happens the rest of this college football season to the NFL Combine and pre-draft interviews, etc.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / October 27
Miami's Star Receiver is 'Certainly a Game-Changer'

Miami's Star Receiver is 'Certainly a Game-Changer'

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Entering the season, everyone had projections about this Miami Hurricanes team. They knew that star defensive edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr.

College Football News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / October 14
Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Miami Hurricanes

Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Miami Hurricanes

After getting in some much needed rest, the Louisville football program has their biggest matchup of the season coming up next. They're hitting the road again, traveling down to Coral Gables for a primetime weeknight matchup with the Miami Hurricanes.

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Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / October 13
Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. starting to get some major hype

Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. starting to get some major hype

If you're a college football fan and haven't tuned in to watch the Miami Hurricanes play this season, you may be missing out.

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College Football News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / October 9
Louisville Opens as Sizable Road Underdog at Miami

Louisville Opens as Sizable Road Underdog at Miami

The Louisville football program will be heading down to Coral Gables to take on Miami on the other side of their bye week, and as expected, oodsmakers are tabbing them as significant underdogs.

2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Edge Defender

2026 NFL Draft Rankings: Edge Defender

Key Points The 2026 NFL Draft class should feature a deep group of talented edge defender prospects, headlined by Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. Edge defenders are players who line up on the edges of the defensive front (outside linebackers in a 3-4 alignment, or defensive ends in a 4-3 alignment).

College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / October 2
Final Score Predictions For All Week Six ACC Games

Final Score Predictions For All Week Six ACC Games

This weekend's slate is chock full of solid conference matchups with implications on the early-season ACC standings. It is an opportunity for some programs to get valuable wins under their belt early so they are not playing catch-up later in the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23
NFL Draft intel: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza compared to four-time Pro Bowler

NFL Draft intel: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza compared to four-time Pro Bowler

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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 22
Rueben Bain Jr. Tabbed with Weekly ACC Honors

Rueben Bain Jr. Tabbed with Weekly ACC Honors

Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. has been named the ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for the second time this season following his dominant performance in the Hurricanes’ 26-7 victory over Florida on Sept.

Rueben Bain Jr. Could Transform Dolphins’ Front Seven

Rueben Bain Jr. Could Transform Dolphins’ Front Seven It is pretty clear that through three games, Miami will be picking at the top of the draft next April.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Miami Edge Rusher Rueben Bain Jr. Savagely Grills Florida After Saturday Romp

Miami Edge Rusher Rueben Bain Jr. Savagely Grills Florida After Saturday Romp

Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. dove into savage mode Saturday -- penetrating the offensive line of Florida for seven total tackles and another sack.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 20
Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. Might Be the Best Player in College Football Right Now

Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. Might Be the Best Player in College Football Right Now

Heading into the 2025 college football season, Miami edge defender Rueben Bain Jr. was one of many promising pass rushers hoping to improve his NFL Draft stock with a stellar campaign.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 17
Rueben Bain Jr. 2026 NFL Draft Profile

Rueben Bain Jr. 2026 NFL Draft Profile

Miami got off to a hot start in 2025, picking up ranked wins over Notre Dame and South Florida. The Hurricanes are the fourth-ranked team in the country and look to win their first ACC title.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 14
Miami 'Heavily Involved' in Pursuing Defender Who's as Big as Rueben Bain Jr.

Miami 'Heavily Involved' in Pursuing Defender Who's as Big as Rueben Bain Jr.

The Miami Hurricanes watched Rueben Bain Jr. wreck havoc on South Florida Saturday, tallying six tackles against Heisman Trophy hopeful Byrum Brown and the up-tempo offense USF runs.

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