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Donaldson, Miami Defeat Rival Notre Dame 81-69

No matter the sport, Miami currently owns Notre Dame. On Tuesday night, the Hurricanes, led by floor general Tre Donaldson, defeated the Fighting Irish in South Bend by 12 points. UM earned its 10th consecutive victory and is still undefeated in conference play. This winning streak marks the longest for the program in eight years. […]

27 days ago | 3 reads

Picking the Spread: Best Bets Predictions for the CFP Championship Game

For the second time these playoffs, the Miami Hurricanes are a sizable underdog for next Monday’s College Football Playoff Championship Game. Despite playing in their home stadium, our friends at Fan Duel opened betting with Miami as a 7.5 point underdog. That line has since moved to an 8.5 point underdog. For the responsible gamblers […]

28 days ago | 0 reads

College Football Playoff National Championship Game: Head Coach pressers

On Monday, Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal and Indiana Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti had media availabilities. They answered questions about their teams and the forthcoming matchup in the National Championship Game. Here are the videos of each session: Mario Cristobal Curt Cignetti That’s what the coaches had to say a week out from the National […]

28 days ago | 0 reads

Miami Travels to Notre Dame, Seeking 10th Straight Win

The Miami Hurricanes are one of college basketball’s hottest teams. The once-lovable losers from Coral Gables have reeled off nine wins in a row before their encounter with rival Notre Dame on Tuesday night. With a 14-2 overall record and an undefeated 3-0 start to ACC play, the Canes have put the horrors of last […]

28 days ago | 0 reads

Miami Hurricanes Injury Updates: National Championship Game

On Monday afternoon, Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal had press availability. During that availability, he commented on a few injuries affecting the Miami Hurricanes. The good news for Miami per Cristobal, is that EDGE Akheem Mesidor is fine after a minor arm injury in the Semifinals where an Ole Miss lineman feel on his arm. […]

29 days ago | 0 reads

Monday Musings: Get your notebook ready, Rueben

Happy pre-national-championship-game-week Monday, Miami fans! I keep saying each Monday is better and better, because it is. Only two Mondays are better than CFP semifinal Monday, and this is one of them. But enough of that rambling. Your Miami Hurricanes are playing the Indiana Hoosiers for the national championship a week from today. There are […]

29 days ago | 2 reads

5 up, 5 down from Miami’s 31-27 Fiesta Bowl win over Ole Miss

Man, what a game on Thursday. The Canes overcome the Rebels and, at times, themselves on the way to securing the program’s first trip back to the national championship game in 23 years. And because there was plenty of good and not so good, I’m curious to see what Pro Football Focus had to say […]

30 days ago | 1 read

Donaldson Leads & Plays Hero In Miami’s 91-81 Win Over Georgia Tech

The Miami Hurricanes continue to be one of the hottest teams in college basketball. On Saturday afternoon, the team took down Georgia Tech 91-81 at the Watsco Center. With the victory, Miami is now the winner of their last nine games, but this triumph didn’t come easy. The Canes began the contest blazing, as they […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Miami Hurricanes open as underdogs against Indiana Hoosiers in 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game

As the Miami Hurricanes conclude the journey of the 2025 season, our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook have released odds for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Indiana Hoosiers. With no further ado, your FanDuel Sportsbook line of the week: To me, the line is fine. Both teams are among the most talented and accomplished in the country, […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

2025 College Football Playoffs: Miami Hurricanes vs Indiana Hoosiers in the National Championship game details, TV coverage announced

In case you missed it, THE MIAMI HURRICANES ARE IN THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! As Miami continues their march through the playoff bracket, the details for each game have been firmly known. That is the case with the National Championship Game, slated to be played on Monday, January 19th at 7:30pm eastern. […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Canes Hoops Hosts Georgia Tech, Looks For Ninth Straight Win

The Miami Hurricanes will look to continue their hot stretch tomorrow afternoon when they host 10-6 Georgia Tech. UM is coming off an emotional 81-77 road victory over Wake Forest on Wednesday. In the game, Jai Lucas once again shifted his defense to play in a 2-3 zone set in the first half and had […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Film Review, Fiesta Bowl: Miami Hurricanes 31 – Ole Miss Rebels 27

The Miami Hurricanes (13-2) beat the Ole Miss Rebels (13-2) 31-27 to lift the Fiesta Bowl curse and put the ‘Canes into the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Don’t hug me yet, I might swear in your face like Mario Cristobal did to Kevin (who should know better after the 2003 Fiesta Bowl) Beard. […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Ole Miss Rebels College Football Playoff Semifinal 2025 Edition

THE MIAMI HURRICANES WON THEIR FIRST-EVER FIESTA BOWL, DEFEATING THE #6 SEEDED OLE MISS REBELS 31-27, AND HAVE ADVANCED TO THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Craig T. Smith is back with your game recap, and Mike Schiffman has your 3 stars: Let’s get into this edition of The […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Three Stars: Miami vs Ole Miss

The Fiesta Bowl curse has been lifted! The Miami Hurricanes beat the Ole Miss Rebels tonight in the 2026 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, 31-27. The Canes will now return home to play for the 2026 National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium. It’s great to be a Miami Hurricane! I am fired up! Not sure how I […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Miami beats Ole Miss 31-27, is off to the national championship game at home

I don’t have words. My brain is broken. All I can do is scream…..THE MIAMI HURRICANES ARE GOING TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!!! The Hurricanes rallied from two fourth quarter deficits to win 31-27 over Ole Miss in the first College Football Semifinal and advance to the national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Carson […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Top five Canes I’d bring back for the Fiesta Bowl

The Fiesta Bowl is now just one single sleep away, y’all. Miami and Ole Miss are that close to duking it out for one of those two incredible Cinderella stories to advance into the national championship spotlight. I’ve played the game over and over again in my mind. I’ve thought about Miami’s strengths and Ole […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Fiesta Bowl Game Preview – Miami Hurricanes vs. Ole Miss Rebels

Game Details Recent History Miami Hurricanes Outlook There is an argument to be made that the Miami Hurricanes are the most dangerous team in the College Football Playoff. Don’t take my word for it; listen to the greatest college football coach of all time talk about it. Nick Saban loves this Miami team and has […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads