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Tales From My Couch: Watching Miami’s CFP Win In A Daze

Wow. What a game. What a win. What a statement. I have to start there. Saturday’s victory over Texas A&M in front of 100,000-plus fans at Kyle Field is what Miami Hurricanes football fans have been clamoring for for years now. Coach Mario Cristobal has this program where it needs to be in his fourth […]

Film Review: Miami Hurricanes 10 – Texas A&M Aggies 3

The Miami Hurricanes (11-2) knocked off the Texas A&M Aggies (11-2) 10-3 on Saturday afternoon in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. The Canyonero Keys to Victory main theme was to sell the farm to get yourself a brand new Canyonero. The individual keys to victory were: 1- Can’t let Reed run. Marcel Reed […]

Rueben Bain, Jr. kept receipts, and Texas A&M paid the price

Why? Why would you do that, Trey Zuhn III? What were you thinking Rueben Owens II? Those two gentlemen very firmly messed with the bull in the two weeks leading up to the first-round playoff clash between Miami and Texas A&M. And, in the most unsurprising news of all time, they got the horns. Bain […]

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Storm Center: December 21, 2025

Good morning, Canes. Here we go to start your Sunday: Miami beats Texas A&M 10-3, advances to CFP Quarterfinals “Night night” – Bryce Fitzgerald Miami made their inaugural appearance in the College Football Playoffs, and went on the road to beat Texas A&M 10-3 in a hard fought, physical, defensive struggle of a game. Here’s […]

Miami Hurricanes open as underdogs against Ohio State Buckeyes in Quarterfinals of College Football Playoffs

As the Miami Hurricanes continue the journey of the 2025 season, our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook have released odds for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. With no further ado, your FanDuel Sportsbook line of the week: Now that we’ve moved to the CFP, Miami isn’t overwhelmingly more talented than their opposition. Both Miami and […]

Three Stars: Miami vs Texas A&M

Yes! The Miami Hurricanes won its first CFP game in program history today against Texas A&M in front of a raucous home crowd at Kyle Field, 10-3. It was a defensive performance for the ages by Miami: holding the Aggies to only three points at home, while forcing three turnovers and having seven sacks. Let’s […]

Miami sneaks by Texas A&M, 10-3

The Miami Hurricanes won its first ever game in the CFP today against Texas A&M in Kyle Field, 10-3. It was a defensive struggle for nearly four quarters, with both teams finally showing some life on offense late in the game. Carson Beck was 14-20 for only 103 yards and one touchdown. Mark Fletcher Jr. […]

Miami Hurricanes vs. Texas A&M: College Football Playoff Game Preview

Game Details Recent History Miami Hurricanes Outlook The Miami Hurricanes are back to competing for national championships as they have made the College Football Playoff for the first time. The fans and the university have been waiting for this program to get back to its winning ways and tradition of playing meaningful games in late […]

Miami Hurricanes Injury Report: College Football Playoffs vs Texas A&M

We’re back with the injury report for Miami’s College Football Playoff game against Texas A&M. This is now standard in the world of college football, so get used to it. Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal gave injury updates during his standard Monday presser. The big one was the statement that, beyond getting nicked up guys […]

Receipts Please! Returning Playoff Selection Nonsense Back to Senders

What another delightful week of college football! The Miami Hurricanes are heading to the College Football Playoffs!!! And boyyyyy did that decision not sit well with some fan bases. Sure, the vast majority of talking heads agreed that Miami’s head-to-head win over Notre Dame had to place Miami over Notre Dame in the final rankings. […]

Miami Hurricanes Opponent Q&A: Texas A&M Aggies with Good Bull Hunting

Hello, Canes fam! Been a good while, but we’re back for another opponent Q&A as the Canes head deeper into the 2025 College Football Playoffs. Joining us today to talk about his beloved Texas A&M Aggies is Robert Behrens. He’s one of the writers over at our SB Nation sister-site Good Bull Hunting. I returned the […]

Monday Musings: Gearing up for Texas A&M; portal mania heating up

Happy College Football Playoff week, errrrrbody. Miami and Texas A&M will finally do battle on Saturday after almost two weeks of hype. I rearranged my travel plans, so I’ll be able to get to my hotel by kickoff and watch that sucker. I wasn’t about to be stress listening while driving on the interstate, so […]

Miami Hurricanes land three on AP All-America teams

The All-America honors came pouring in last week, and a number of Miami Hurricanes found themselves earning nods from various outlets after strong performances in 2025. However, the big one was released on Monday in the form of the Associated Press All-America team, and three Hurricanes found themselves among their ranks: Francis Mauigoa, Rueben Bain, […]

The Hurricanes Made the Playoffs – Now What?

It’s official: Miami is in the College Football Playoff. It still feels great, especially sneaking in past Notre Dame by outlasting the “eye-test” cynics as they advance to the sport’s biggest stage to face-off against Texas A&M at Kyle Field. For the first time in a long time, the Canes are sitting at the grown-ups’ […]

5 up, 5 down for Miami before the College Football Playoff begins

Hope you all are having a great weekend. I know I have been, basking in the glow of the Miami Hurricanes’ first playoff appearance in program history. The Canes’ playoff genesis begins next weekend against the Texas A&M Aggies, and it should be an exciting weekend of football for Miami fans. I mean, considering it’s […]

Catching up on Miami’s numerous All-American honors

The Miami Hurricanes ended their season with a tremendous and well-deserved reward as a team after going 10-2 for the second straight regular season. For the first time in program history, the Hurricanes are bound for the College Football Playoff, squaring off against Texas A&M next Saturday at noon in College Station. However, the rewards […]

Miami Hurricanes Women’s Hoops Early Season Evaluation

The Miami Hurricanes women’s basketball team is off to a great start to open the 2025-26 season. The Lady Canes, under second-year head coach Tricia Cullop, entered the year with a spotless slate. The fun but obnoxious Cavinder Twins era ended mercifully. All but one player (Ahnay Adams) left the program either due to graduation […]