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Miami Hurricanes football news
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The gist
Miami Hurricanes open 2026 season Sept. 4 at Stanford ranked No. 7. They aim for first ACC title after national title game loss.
Background
Miami had a strong 2025 season, reaching the College Football Playoff National Championship game but losing 27-21 to Indiana. After two decades of irrelevancy, the program is resurgent under coach Mario Cristobal, who has used the transfer portal to restock at quarterback. The Hurricanes have their highest preseason ranking in over 20 years and are considered contenders for the ACC title, which they have never won.
How it unfolded
- Jan 19, 2026Miami loses 27-21 to Indiana in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium.
- 2026 NFL DraftNine Miami players are drafted; eight make NFL 53-man rosters, one lands on injured reserve.
- Aug 31, 2026Miami holds weekly press conference ahead of season opener; game week begins.
- Sep 1, 2026ACC releases first availability report: two players (Ja'Boree Antoine and Luka Gilbert) are out for the opener.
- Sep 3, 2026Miami Herald profiles Malachi Toney as the No. 1 player to watch; SI projects two-deep depth chart.
- Sep 4, 2026Miami opens season at Stanford with a 9 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Miami has the clearest path of any Power 4 school to win a title this season, even if it's just the ACC.
- Caution
- Miami has lost several players to transfer portal, dismissal, and injuries, raising questions about depth.