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Future Miami First Round Pick Honor with Nation's Top Defensive Award

University of Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. has been named the 2025 recipient of the Ted Hendricks Award, presented annually to the nation’s top defensive end, as announced by the Ted Hendricks Foundation on Wednesday.

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Miami's Star Freshman has Become the 'Connector' For the Hurricanes

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes' defense has played at an elite level this season, but at times, the offense has taken a step back. The Hurricanes also saw injuries ahead of conference play that most had to recover from.

Jai Lucas News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 28

No One Saw Ebuka Okorie Coming, Not Even Jai Lucas

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Jai Lucas arrived in Miami as a fresh-faced, young head coach prepared to take over a dying program and revive it. So far, the Hurricanes are 16-4, 5-2 in conference play, and are on pace to return to the NCAA Tournament.

Watch: Miami vs. SMU Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 28

Miami Hurricanes Take Top 2 In Latest Ranking Of Best College Football Games This Season

The Miami Hurricanes' fairytale season came to a screeching halt late in the fourth quarter of the National Championship game. The Hurricanes were down by six points with just 51 seconds of regulation left.

Conrad Hussey News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 27

Miami Lands a Veteran Safety in the Closing Days of the Portal Window

Although some classes are filling up, the Hurricanes are nowhere near done with their portal haul, as former Florida State and Oregon State safety Conrad Hussey announced his commitment to the U earlier today via social media.

Jai Lucas News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 27

Everything Miami Head Coach Jai Lucas Said Ahead of Stanford Matchup

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — As the Miami Hurricanes (16-4, 5-2 ACC) look ahead to the rest of the season, they face another superstar freshman that no one saw coming.

Darian Mensah News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Darian Mensah's transfer controversy has been resolved

Mensah threw for 3,973 passing yards and 34 touchdowns for Duke in 2025 and was an All-ACC selection.

The 'ACC football championship winners' quiz

Mario Cristobal News / A to Z Sports / January 27

'That drives me bananas' — Mario Cristobal's words thrown back in his face by ACC with Miami Hurricanes' 2026 schedule

The Miami Hurricanes had a season to remember in 2025, coming up one drive short of winning their sixth national championship in a 27-21 loss to Indiana in the national championship game.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 28

Settlement paves way for Mensah to chase national title at Miami

Settlement paves way for QB Darian Mensah to chase national title at Miami

Mensah got his wish. Now comes the hard part.

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia responds to chatter about his real height

Pavia's measurements another example of colleges lying about players' sizes

10 intriguing players to know at the 2026 Senior Bowl

Notre Dame is looking to reap benefits from new 2026 CFP format

NFL Draft intel: Who's poised to boost stock at Senior Bowl?

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 26

Miami Basketball Continues to Work Around Zone and Turnover Struggles

The Miami Hurricanes have a problem during the past three first halves in ACC play. They turn the ball over too much, and they struggle with zones that are thrown at them in different combinations.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 26

Another Miami Hurricanes Transfer Portal Entry Finds a Similar Home in the ACC

Miami's linebacker room was the weakest spot of a stout national championship-level defense last season. The Hurricanes will already lose Chase Smith (eligibility) and Wesley Bissainthe (declared for the NFL Draft), while Mohamed Toure will return for his 8th college football season.

Rueben Bain Jr. News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 26

Rueben Bain Jr. is 'Confident' Miami Will Be Back in More National Championship Games

The Miami Hurricanes have already set in stone what their defensive line will look like next season. Without the superstar edge-rushing abilities of Rueben Bain Jr.

Watch: Miami vs. SMU Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

Miami Hurricanes News / The Spun / January 25

A Miami Hurricanes Player Is Returning For His 8th College Football Season

After seven seasons playing college football, a member of Miami's national title runner-up is reportedly set to make it an eighth. In the year 2026, eligibility in NCAA sports has increasingly become a meme.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / January 24

Miami Defensive Line Get's A Big 10 Boost from the Transfer Portal

The Miami Hurricanes are adding many pieces before the transfer portal deadline closes for them, and their defense continues to grow. The Hurricanes are losing David Blay Jr., Rueben Bain Jr., and Akheem Mesidor, but now they have added another player, this time from the Big 10, to replenish the line of scrimmage.

Miami Hurricanes News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25

Miami player will return for eighth season of college football

A Miami Hurricanes standout will return to school for one more season in 2026 for a staggering eighth season of NCAA eligibility.

Mario Cristobal, Miami get good news days after CFP loss

10 notable college football transfers and where they landed

The 25 greatest undrafted NFL players of all time

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

Carson Beck News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

Carson Beck Shoulders Growing Blame After Miami’s National Title Slip

The CFP National Championship day felt like a dream come true for Indiana, but for Carson Beck and the Miami Hurricanes, it turned into a nightmare. Before kickoff, most people believed the Hoosiers would cruise to a one-sided win.

Miami Hurricanes News / Gridiron Heroics / January 23

Miami Linebacker Mohamed Toure Returns for Historic Eighth College Football Season

Miami Hurricanes linebacker Mohamed Toure announced his return for the 2026 season, making it his eighth year of college football. The Pleasantville, New Jersey native began his college career at Rutgers in 2019, the same recruiting class that produced several future NFL stars.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / January 22

Miami Hurricanes get good transfer portal news regarding RB Girard Pringle Jr.

The Miami Hurricanes were anticipating the loss of running back Girard Pringle Jr. this offseason via the transfer portal. But it looks like he's staying in Miami.

Carson Beck explains why this season with Miami was best year of his life

What is Carson Beck's NFL future after national championship loss?

The 'College football national champions' quiz