Pissed Off For Greatness
The Miami Hurricanes went 1-1 last week, whiffing on a huge opportunity to beat Virginia on the road but rebounding to beat Florida State in Tallahassee, avenging their early season loss to the Seminoles. Even with the Virginia loss, Miami inched up a few brackets this week: Miami has three games remaining in the regular […]
I have lived through 44 New Years Eves. I can now confidently say watching Miami beat that team from Ohio on NYE 2025 with my two-year old son takes the top spot for me. Let me walk you through my night of watching State of the U’s Game of the Year! Pregame: Nervous energy. While […]
The NFL Combine results drop this week, and two names will dominate the conversation in Indianapolis: Rueben Bain Jr. and Francis Mauigoa. The Miami Hurricanes’ dynamic duo – one terrorizing quarterbacks from the defensive line, the other protecting them on the offensive line – are both projected as top-10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. […]
The Miami Hurricanes lost in the national championship game, but with the Super Bowl over and the NFL Combine looming, the NFL is gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft. With several former Miami players expected to be drafted this year, we are hosting a Q&A with the NFL fans around SB Nation’s extensive network. […]
Happy Monday, everybody. Hope your week has gotten off to a great start. The Miami Hurricanes had some notable happenings in the sports world since the last time I touched base, so let’s get right to them. 1) Holy moly. What a night it was in Coral Gables last Tuesday night. I had my phone […]
The transfer window has closed for college football players for the 2026 season. Eligible football players, including graduate transfers, cannot enter the portal once the window (and playoff window) closes- unless their head football coach leaves for another school. But the players who are still in the portal are eligible to complete their transfer. When […]
Two weeks ago, the Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball team was teetering on the bubble. But four straight wins later, two against safe NCAA Tournament teams and another against a bubble team, and the Hurricanes are rising up the seed lines down the stretch of this season. The last bracketology rankings from Monday (before the VT […]
The good thing about making a deep run in the CFP is that you can look back on the regular season losses with less disdain and frustration. If Miami got left out for Notre Dame, myself, along with thousands of other Canes fans, would still be devastated by this ugly loss in the middle of […]
Happy Monday, everybody. Hope your week has gotten off to a good start. As it’s Monday, and plenty has gone on in the Hurricanes’ sports world, let’s get down to it…. 1) The Miami Hurricanes pulled off a Houdini act in Raleigh to cap a terrific week. It felt like it was going to be […]
People might as well dub Miami the “Cardiac Canes” after Saturday’s thriller in Raleigh. The Hurricanes pulled off one of the season’s biggest upsets, using a late surge to secure a 77-76 victory over NC State Wolfpack. The matchup carried significant ACC implications. Entering the game, Miami sat just behind NC State in the conference […]
The Miami Hurricanes are coming off of a College Football Playoff National Championship Game appearance in year four of the Mario Cristobal Era. This off-season has seen some change around college football but one consistency for Miami is that the head coach, offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator all return for another run at a 6th […]
On Wednesday morning, a plethora of Miami Hurricanes players were invited to the NFL combine. The premier showcase for draft eligible talent, the NFL Combine takes place in Indianapolis. NFL teams send multiple staffers to evaluate workouts, coach prospects, and interview potential additions to their rosters. This year’s NFL Combine will be held from Thursday, […]
It finally happened! The Miami Hurricanes have earned the signature win for Jai Lucas and the school’s NCAA Tournament hopes. For the first time since January 18, 2022, UM defeated North Carolina on their home floor and has improved to 19-5 overall. The Canes needed to get a win, as they were 0-4 against top […]
When Corey Hetherman took over as defensive coordinator following Lance Guidry’s firing in December 2024, he inherited a secondary that had been the Achilles’ heel of a team that should have competed for a national championship. The 2024 pass defense ranked 57th nationally, surrendered 42 points to Syracuse in a season-ending catastrophe, and featured communication […]
Happy Monday everybody. Hope your week is getting off to a good start. The Super Bowl is behind us, so now we’re sans football until college football Week 0 in late August. Speaking of the Super Bowl… 1) It wasn’t a great result for most former Miami Hurricanes in the big game. The Seattle Seahawks […]
The Miami Hurricanes have started February with a bang. After losing three of its final five games to end January, the team took care of business on the road, beating lowly Boston College to improve to 18-5. The Canes need a great final month of the regular season to stay alive for an at-large bid […]
The Miami Hurricanes defensive line unit won the SOTU Awards for the Best Unit in 2025. The defensive line is coached by Jason Taylor and Damione Lewis. As I’m sure you know, Jason Taylor is a former Miami Dolphin and NFL Hall of Fame defensive end while Lewis played for the Hurricanes as well as […]
Following their road win over Notre Dame on January 13, the Miami Hurricanes were experiencing the highest of the highs. Vibes were great. The team improved its overall record to 15-2 and won its first four ACC games. They put together an eye-popping 10-game win streak and were poised to make the NCAA Tournament. Now, […]
For decades, the Miami Hurricanes have dominated the NFL’s biggest stage. From Michael Irvin’s two-touchdown explosion in Super Bowl XXVII to Dan Morgan’s record-setting 18 tackles in Super Bowl XXXVIII, from Duane Starks’ game-changing pick-six to Ray Lewis’ legendary MVP performance, the program has produced some of the most iconic moments in Super Bowl history. […]
Just like State of the U’s flagship column “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,” the State of the U awards are not just about the good, but also cover the bad and the ugly. While certain position groups thrived in 2025, the tight ends fell well short of Miami’s reputation as “Tight End U.” […]
Hello, everyone. I hope your week has gotten off to a good start. No nonsense to open up this week’s piece, so let’s get to it….. 1) I’ll admit it. I was sad when Sam Leavitt picked LSU. I was bummed when Ty Simpson decided to go on to the NFL. But boy, am I […]
“This kid can do a lot more. So let’s push the limits of what we can do with him.” This sentiment from Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson after watching Malachi Toney‘s progression through the season couldn’t be more accurate. Toney didn’t just contribute for the Hurricanes as a true freshman – he obliterated program records, […]
That Miami Hurricanes have signed two freshmen tight ends in the 2026 recruiting class. Gavin Mueller and Israel Briggs are both out-of-state, four-star TE’s that will be added to a position group that has Elija Lofton, Jackson Carver, Luka Gilbert, and Jack Nickel. Alex Bauman has moved on to updating his LinkedIn page while Brock […]
The Miami Hurricanes had one of the biggest turnarounds you’ll see from a unit from one year to the next. The Hurricanes’ defense was an abomination in 2024 that ultimately cost the team a trip to the College Football Playoff for the first time ever. What a difference nine months made. Well, that and some […]
Some seasons stick with you longer than others. Not only because of the memorable wins, but because of the way a team feels and the identity it built. The moments that made it magical, and the players who quietly shape everything in between. This season for Miami was one of those years, the kind fans […]