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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Miami emerges as contender for two coveted transfer portal guards

Miami is emerging as a contender for two high level Power Conference transfer guards.

Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor projected as an overdrafted prospect

Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor is projected to be overdrafted primarily due to being 25-years old.

Former Miami guard who just entered portal would be perfect project for Jai Lucas

Former Miami guard Jalil Bethea is heading back to the transfer portal after one season at Alabama, reopening the recruitment of one of the more intriguing former five-star guards in college...

Miami in driver's seat for a 5-star OT Mario Cristobal has at the top of his wishlist

With the way that Miami has recruited throughout this cycle, the Hurricanes are positioning themselves under Mario Cristobal's watch to potentially get the No. 1 class for 2027. Of course, it...

Miami Hurricanes could be closing in on No. 3 running back in 2027 cycle

On3 national recruiting insider Steve Wiltfong has logged an expert prediction for Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes to land elite running back Myson Johnson-Cook.

Miami's Malachi Toney gets unexpected shoutout from French tennis star Arthur Fils

French tennis star Arthur Fils wrote "GABOS" on the camera after his quarterfinal win over Tommy Paul at the Miami Open, then explained the mentality behind it in a postmatch interview. Malachi...

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Miami Hurricanes begin work in transfer portal market with veteran guard

UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) guard Koree Cotton has heard from Miami, USC, Kansas, High Point, DePaul, Ole Miss and Providence, according to his agent.

Jai Lucas and Miami face two more losses to transfer portal as offseason ramps up

Freshmen John Laboy II and Treyvon Maddox have both entered the transfer portal, adding two more departures to Jai Lucas' first Miami roster.

Mario Cristobal is looking for one guy to stand tall on the defensive front in 2026

There's no question that Reuben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor will have their place secured in Miami lore, and they will be missed. But when the Hurricanes are at their best, that defensive line...

Jai Lucas impact clear as Miami earns national recognition in final polls

The impact Jai Lucas had on his first season as Miami's head coach paid off with end-of-season recognition.

Miami's most important non-quarterback for next season may not be who you think it is

The Miami Hurricanes should have one of the most loaded offenses in the country, but this key player may be the straw that stirs the drink more so than incoming transfer portal quarterback Darian...

Mario Cristobal and Miami might have found the next great Hurricanes running back

Mario Cristobal knows that he has to continue stocking the running back room for the future and the player that may best fit future plans is four-star prospect Myson Johnson-Cook. 

Jai Lucas has Miami trending in Way-Too-Early 2026–27 Top 25 rankings

Led by the return of rising sophomore Shelton Henderson and incoming five-star freshman Caleb Gaskins, Miami is ranked in the 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25.

Monday, April 6, 2026
Malachi Toney and Darian Mensah didn't wait for spring to begin building a strong bond

Mensah's transfer was an ordeal and if the two got off to a slow start this spring it probably would've been understandable. But with championship expectations in the program. Mensah and Toney...

Miami 'pushing hard' to land the mother of all recruiting haymakers on Ohio State

DJ Jacobs is currently committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes, but Miami has been in the picture for him from the beginning and this is a recruiting battle that is expected to continue through the...

Monday Musings: spring football hopes

Happy Monday, everyone. Hope your week has gotten off to a nice start. As usual, there’s lots to get to on Hurricanes athletics, so let’s do it. 1) I have said before in this piece that Monday...

UNC fans are dreaming if they think Jai Lucas will be in the running to replace Hubert Davis

The Miami coach has been garnering some buzz, but Miami fans aren't worried.

2026 NFL Draft: Predictions and Projections for Miami Hurricanes Prospects

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the Miami Hurricanes football team is sending one of the strongest groups of prospects to the next level. We haven’t seen a batch of players from Miami like this...

Miami Hurricanes remain alive in race for elite 4-star WR in class of 2027

Wide receiver Eric McFarland has cut his list to 11 schools, with the Hurricanes still in the mix alongside Florida, Georgia, Auburn, LSU, Kentucky, Texas, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Ohio State and UNLV.

Miami DB Bryce Fitzgerald gives a Darian Mensah take that has us ready for Week 1

Leave it up to Miami Hurricanes defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald to hype up incoming transfer quarterback Darian Mensah. He dazzled at Duke last season, as Fitzgerald has nothing but glowing things...

Jai Lucas caps historic turnaround season with prestigious coaching award

After taking over a program that had just finished 7-24 and missed the ACC tournament, Jai Lucas was named the 2026 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year on Thursday, an honor presented annually...

Sunday, April 5, 2026
Miami, Mario Cristobal in pole position to land 4-star OL after a recent visit

Cristobal has put a major emphasis on line play since arriving in Miami and is beginning to see the fruits of his labor pay off in a big way. Next up is local recruit Sean Tatum

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Mario Cristobal will have to fight off SEC titans for 5-star OL target

Cristobal and staff have worked hard to get Mark Matthews on campus repeatedly for the Hurricanes' biggest recruiting weekends with the hopes that it will lead to an eventual commitment

Miami receives best news of the offseason with recent Shelton Henderson decision

Shelton Henderson is returning to Miami, giving Jai Lucas the biggest offseason win the Hurricanes could have asked for before portal season fully ramps up.

Lane Kiffin must be shaking with Miami hosting 4-star LSU commit for a visit

Lane Kiffin may be an adept recruiter himself, but the so-called portal king is about to find out what happens when Mario Cristobal can get a blue-chipper on campus. Miami is hoping to flip a...

Miami battling Florida and others for elite WR set to announce soon

Leesburg, Georgia, four-star receiver Jaden Upshaw will announce his commitment on April 15, with Alabama, Florida, Miami and Texas A&M making the final cut.

Friday, April 3, 2026
Projecting Miami's QB room beyond 2026 with commitment from 4-star Israel Abrams

Miami received a commitment from four-star quarterback Israel Abrams on Friday.

New Miami QB commit explains why he chose the Canes and fans will absolutely love it

Miami just landed the commitment of 2027 signal-caller Israel Abrams. Abrams is rated the No. 2 quarterback in the 2027 class in the 247Sports rankings.

Cam Ward and Carson Beck just helped Miami land one of the top QBs in the country

In some major news for Miami, Mario Cristobal just landed the No. 2 QB in the country and Carson Beck/Cam Ward deserve an assist here.

Mario Cristobal lands nation's No. 2 QB in latest massive Miami recruiting win

Elite 2027 signal-caller Israel Abrams announced his commitment to Miami on Friday on "The Pat McAfee Show," giving Mario Cristobal and Shannon Dawson a massive win at the most important position...

Miami exec has the Canes on flip watch for 5-star Ohio State commit fans want

With DJ Jacobs in town for a visit with Miami, there's buzz that the Canes may be able to pull off the biggest flip of the year.

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Miami battling Florida, Notre Dame and Ohio State for elite 4-star safety recruit

Four-star safety Zayden Gamble has narrowed his recruitment to Miami, Florida, Notre Dame and Ohio State. Gamble is ranked the No. 16 safety in the 2027 class by the Rivals Industry Ranking.

Mario Cristobal hosts 5-star Ohio State commit for what could be game-changing visit

Cristobal is gearing up for a massive recruiting weekend, but Thursday is proving to be just as important for the Hurricanes as their top target on defense, five-star edge rusher DJ Jacobs, is in...

The Case for Keionte Scott Being a First-Round Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the Miami Hurricanes football program is producing a wave of NFL-ready talent. They haven’t had a class like this in quite some time, where there are many players...

Miami commit gives promising glimpse into what Jai Lucas' 2nd year could look like

Caleb Gaskins, a five-star Hurricanes signee, showed he belonged with the best of the best at the McDonald's All American festivities.

Malachi Toney believes fans should keep an eye on this freshman WR

It's a big deal when a top player like Toney takes a moment to shout out one of the young guys that has been impressing him the most this spring.

Miami baseball receives big time recognition as the midseason arrives

Four Hurricanes earned Perfect Game midseason All-America recognition, with freshmen Alonzo Alvarez and Dylan Dubovik landing on the Freshman First Team, Daniel Cuvet making the Second Team, and...

Nation's No. 1 OT on a Miami visit with Mario Cristobal hoping to get things done

With Miami hosting several big-name targets this week, plenty of eyes are on 5-star tackle Mark Matthews and a potential upcoming decision.

All-22 Review: Darian Mensah vs. Temple (2024)

We are back with another edition of the All-22 Review. This round we’re looking at new Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah taking on the Temple Owls in 2024 as a member of the Tulane Green...

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Miami and Jai Lucas may be able to land commitment from 2026 5-star SG at the buzzer

Five-star shooting guard Brandon McCoy has cut his recruitment to four schools, and Jai Lucas' Miami Hurricanes made the list alongside Alabama, Michigan and Arkansas.

Miami and Jai Lucas should pursue 7-foot-9 Florida transfer Olivier Rioux

Olivier Rioux, the former Florida center who stands 7-foot-9, entered the portal Tuesday after two seasons in Gainesville.

Miami is in recruiting battle with Georgia, FSU and others for 4-star OL

Four-star interior offensive lineman Jatori Williams is down to five schools, and Miami made the cut alongside Florida State, Georgia, Auburn and Kentucky.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The first SP+ rankings of the 2026 football season are here!

The first set of SP+ rankings for the 2026 college football season are here. ESPN’s Bill Connelly has created an algorithm that ranks teams without putting emotion into the rankings. There are no...

Friday, March 20, 2026
Miami Hurricanes to face Missouri Tigers in first round of NCAA Tournament

No. 25 Miami and Missouri will face each other Friday night in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The Hurricanes are 14-6 against ACC opponents and 11-2 in non-conference play. Miami ranks fifth...

Thursday, March 5, 2026
No. 22 Miami's 24 wins in Jai Lucas' head coaching debut match most ever in regular season

Miami coach Jai Lucas likes the confidence and belief that the No. 22 Hurricanes have brought into March of his first season with them. “It takes a whole season to get there and get the guys to...

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
QB Darian Mensah joins Miami Hurricanes after legal battle with Duke

Darian Mensah has enrolled at Miami, giving the Hurricanes another standout transfer at quarterback as they come off a season where they went to the national championship game and got into the...

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Duke and QB Darian Mensah reach transfer settlement, clearing his path to UM

Duke and Darian Mensah have reached a settlement in their legal fight over the quarterback’s plan to transfer, clearing the way for him to move on to the University of Miami. The school and...

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Fontainebleau hotel worker accused of stealing Miami Hurricanes championship ring

Miami Beach Police arrested an employee at the iconic Fontainebleau hotel, alleging that he stole a Miami Hurricanes championship ring from the lobby. Police said the theft happened Sunday at the...

Carson Beck on his year at Miami: ‘This university truly saved me'

Carson Beck was part of two national championship runs at Georgia. To him, those seasons weren’t as good as this one was for him at Miami. Beck’s last pass as a college quarterback was an...

Monday, January 19, 2026
Winners, losers as Indiana tops Miami 27-21 to win first CFP championship

The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship is headed to Indiana. Top-seeded Indiana won its first ever football championship on Monday, outlasting the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in...

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