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Monday, September 14, 2026
Mike Norvell probably won't make it to the Miami game and that's a darn shame

As much fun as it would be for history to repeat itself, it's doubtful Norvell will make it to October 17 at Hard Rock Stadium.

Monday Musings: FAMU tidbits; a big day for a big former Hurricane

Happy Monday, everybody. And, once again, despite it being Florida A&M it is a Miami Hurricanes victory Monday. So, without further ado, let’s get into the Miami Hurricanes-related tidbits...

Miami's big spread against Wake Forest leaves little room for a letdown on the road

Miami will have an extra day after being shorted a day last week, so the Hurricanes will be rested, but they are quite banged up in the secondary with both Week 1 starting cornerbacks — OJ...

5 up, 5 down for Miami Hurricanes against FAMU

The Miami Hurricanes obliterated Florida A&M 77-7 to open the 2026 home schedule on Thursday night. The starters played in the first half on the way to a 49-0 halftime score. Miami held a 77-0...

Miami and FSU could not be further apart after Seminoles fire AD Michael Alford

Florida State has fired athletic director Michael Alford. The university announced Monday that Alford is no longer vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics, effective immediately.

Miami fans are vindicated after Giants rookie Francis Mauigoa posts clean NFL debut

Giants rookie guard Francis Mauigoa made his NFL debut against Dallas and looked like he is going to be a staple on the offensive line for years to come.

Miami is already in Notre Dame's head and November 7 can't get here fast enough

I get why Notre Dame fans are so upset with Miami. It must've stunk to know that a deserving team like the 2025 Fighting Irish wasn't in the CFP 12-team bracket because they lost to the Hurricanes.

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Miami moves up into the top 5 in both polls after win over Florida A&M

The Miami Hurricanes are now a top 5 team again. The Hurricanes moved up one spot in both polls after a 77-7 shellacking of the Florida A&M Rattlers on Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium in a...

Miami Hurricanes climb 2 spots to No. 5 in AP Top 25 after Week 2 shakeup

Miami is now No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll. The Hurricanes climbed two spots on Sunday after a 77-7 win over Florida A&M and a weekend that saw both Ohio State and...

ACC football power rankings after Week 2: Miami stands alone after record demolition

Two weeks of college football (in addition to Week 0) have come and gone. In the ACC, Miami has been the most complete team by a wide margin.

Storm Cellar: All-22 Review of MIAMI HURRICANES O-Line vs. FAMU Rattlers

The Miami Hurricanes had a much improved game along the offensive line in the run game and it wasn’t just the talent drop across the field. SJ Alofaituli really stepped up his technique between...

AP Top 25 prediction: How much will Miami benefit from losses by Oregon and Ohio State?

The Miami Hurricanes did what they were expected to do against a team in a game that there was no reason to schedule. But the Hurricanes were not going to offer up much drama this week.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Mario Cristobal is the coach at Miami that Dan Lanning wishes he could be at Oregon

Oregon fans swear the Ducks upgraded, but the facts are telling us a lot different.

Luke Nickel's emergence as a reliable backup QB could make Miami's life easier in 2027

The more Nickel is able to do this season, the more faith that Cristobal will have in his ability to be a factor at quarterback for Miami next year.

A'mir Sears adds 2 more touchdowns in another showcase for the 5-star Miami commit

Sears' 58-yard touchdown gave the Explorers a 14-7 lead, and he added a second score on a direct snap that effectively put the game on ice.

Miami is on QB collision course between Luke Nickel, Dereon Coleman and Israel Abrams

Backup QB Luke Nickel has looked sharp to start the season, and it has some fans questioning the QB timeline for the future.

Florida State commit Za'Kari Johnson could be moving closer to flipping to Miami

Florida State commit Za'Kari Johnson left Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday night impressed with Miami. After watching the Hurricanes beat Florida A&M 77-7, the Carol City standout said, "I'd love to...

The stage is set for Jai Lucas and the Miami Hurricanes in the 2026-27 season

The ACC released Miami's 18-game conference schedule for the 2026-27 men's basketball season, filling in the dates around a non-conference slate that already included Florida, Alabama, Texas and...

Friday, September 11, 2026
Miami got a glimpse of its next generation in 77-7 win against FAMU

Last night was the first real look at Miami's next generation. The starters finished their work early in a 77-7 win over Florida A&M, and the Hurricanes spent the rest of the night putting true...

Film Review: Miami Hurricanes 77 – FAMU Rattlers 7

The Miami Hurricanes move to 2-0 after drubbing the FAMU Rattlers 77-7 on Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium. I predicted Miami by 40+ and clearly that was an easy take. Diatribe coming, skip...

5-star forward CJ Rosser confirms Miami Hurricanes visit in late September

Five-star forward CJ Rosser has set official visit dates with all seven schools still in his recruitment, beginning this weekend at North Carolina and including a late-September trip to Miami.

Mike Norvell throwing Ashton Daniels under the bus is what he gets for bargain-bin shopping

Mike Norvell calling out his quarterback two weeks into the new season? Miami fans can sit back and enjoy this ride.

Postgame interaction between Mario Cristobal and FAMU HC Quinn Gray sparks controversy

Near the end of the game between Miami and FAMU, it appears as though head coach Quinn Gray wasn't too happy with Mario Cristobal.

4 big winners and 2 losers from Miami's blowout win over Florida A&M

The Miami Hurricanes were expected to pile up big numbers against Florida A&M, and they did not disappoint, beating the Rattlers, 77-7.

No. 7 Miami gains school-record 856 yards, rolls past Florida A&M 77-7

No. 7 Miami set a school record for yards and tied the mark for points in a game, with quarterbacks Darian Mensah and Luke Nickel each throwing three touchdown passes in a 77-7 victory over...

Hurricanes offense wows with 856 yards, 42 first downs in 77-7 onslaught

Miami had 856 yards and 42 first downs in a 77-7 onslaught of Florida A&M in its home opener Thursday night.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
No. 7 Miami scores 11 TDs and steamrolls Florida A&M 77-7 at Hard Rock

Darian Mensah and Luke Nickel combined for six touchdown passes, Mark Fletcher Jr. and Javian Mallory each ran for two scores, and No. 7 Miami rolled past Florida A&M 77-7 on Thursday night at...

Miami's new-look secondary will be seriously tested with long-term Xavier Lucas injury

Lucas transferred to Miami in 2025, after spending his freshman season at Wisconsin. He played a major role in last year's improved defense and started 13 games in the secondary with 46 tackles, a...

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Florida A&M Rattlers 2026 Edition

Another game, another victory for the Canes! On Thursday night, your Miami Hurricanes began the 2026 home schedule with a blowout 77-7 win over the Florida A&M Rattlers. You love to see it! Craig...

Three Stars: Miami vs FAMU

The Miami Hurricanes demolished the FAMU Rattlers tonight at Hard Rock Stadium, 77-7. Miami’s defense didn’t give up a point. Miami’s offense looked incredible all night long. In an obvious tuneup...

Recap: Miami defeats Florida A&M 77-7

The Miami Hurricanes rolled up the Florida A&M Rattlers 84-7 in their 2026 season opener at Hard Rock Stadium before a visibly impressive Thursday night crowd. Darian Mensah was once again close...

Unexpected Xavier Lucas injury adds to Miami’s growing concerns in the secondary

With Lucas out and OJ Frederique expected to miss an extended period of time, Miami will rely on some talented underclassmen behind Ethan O'Connor and Damari Brown. Expect to see the bench emptied...

GAME THREAD: Florida A&M Rattlers at Miami Hurricanes

Welcome to another Miami Hurricanes game day everyone! Your Miami Hurricanes are back in action and begin the home schedule tonight! This week, the Canes return to the friendly confines of Hard...

3 bold predictions for Miami's expected blowout win over Florida A&M

The No. 7 Miami Hurricanes host Florida A&M tonight in a home opener that projects to be more of a tuneup than anything else.

Heisman Watch: Darian Mensah is out front after Week 1, but the Miami QB is not alone

Mensah's yards confirmed all the thoughts we had about him being the perfect fit for Shannon Dawson's offense. But what about the other Heisman candidates? How did they perform in Week 1 and did a...

ACC Rooting Guide: Week 2

The Atlantic Coast Conference lost both big matchups against Southeastern Conference teams in Week 1: Clemson got smoked at LSU and Louisville came up just short against Ole Miss in Nashville....

Miami vs Florida A&M history: Who leads the all-time series? 1 big upset and 11 blowouts

No. 7 Miami and Florida A&M meet Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium for the 13th time, with the Hurricanes holding an 11-1 series lead that has been one-sided for more than four decades.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Jordan Lyle has felony charge dropped and could suit up for Miami sooner than later

This settles much of the legal process for the running back that Mario Cristobal was letting run its course. Now the question is when will the junior get back on the field for the Miami Hurricanes.

How to watch Florida A&M Rattlers at Miami Hurricanes in Week 2

To continue the 2026 season, the Miami Hurricanes make their home debut with the annual HBCU buy-game/beatdown against the Florida A&M Rattlers. The Canes return home after a season-opening win on...

FAMU's upset chances against Miami take a major hit after starting QB ruled out for season

Florida A&M starter Isaiah Knowles is out for the rest of the season with a thumb injury, and the Rattlers will face No. 7 Miami on Thursday without the quarterback expected to run Quinn Gray's...

FSU commit Za'Kari Johnson could be added to Miami's wish list of potential flips

iami was one of the first schools to offerJohnson back in May 2025 and the general belief was that he was likely to commit to the Hurricanes.

FAMU faces tall upset task against Miami in short week: Full scouting report

The Florida A&M Rattlers (1-1) return to Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday night to play No. 7 Miami, just four days after they lost there in the Orange Blossom Classic.

Former Miami Hurricanes to watch in 2026 NFL season opener between Patriots and Seahawks

Players for Miami fans to watch in the 2026 NFL season opener include kicker Andy Borregales, defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III and tight end Elijah Arroyo.

Mario Cristobal doesn't want an expanded CFP bracket, but it's the best thing for Miami

Cristobal will probably never come around on the idea of a 24-team playoff. He can be stubborn at times and, in this case, it's not that he's wrong, but over the past two years, Cristobal has had...

Malachi Toney sets himself up for a busy award season after Week 1 performance

Miami sophomore wide receiver Malachi Toney was named ACC Wide Receiver of the Week on Tuesday after a record-setting performance in the Hurricanes' 45-6 victory at Stanford. Toney also was...

5 underclassmen that will put their talent on display for Miami against Florida A&M

A lot of underclassmen should get the opportunity to play extended snaps and display reasons for the coaching staff to trust them in more important situations later in the season.

Which uniform combination is Miami wearing in Week 2 vs. FAMU?

No. 7 Miami Hurricanes will host Florida A&M on Thursday night in its traditional home look at Hard Rock Stadium.

Film Forecast ‘26: Florida A&M Rattlers at Miami Hurricanes, 9/10

The Miami Hurricanes (1-0) will host the Florida A&M Rattlers (1-1) on Thursday, September 10th. This is Miami’s home opener after a Week One road trip to Palo Alto to play the Stanford Cardinal....

No. 7 Miami set to play host to Florida A&M in Hurricanes' home opener Thursday

Wide receiver Malachi Toney and quarterback Darian Mensah rewrote the Miami record book in their first game as teammates, getting the Hurricanes’ season off to a flying start. They’re not...

A'mir Sears continues his trajectory toward National Player of the Year honors

Despite his team taking the loss, Sears made an emphatic statement in the first month of the season, and he has a case for being the top-ranked player in the 2027 class.

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