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Miami Hurricanes return to Cotton Bowl in search of another legendary performance
With every passing game, the Miami Hurricanes hit a new high under Mario Cristobal. It is no secret that this program has been mediocre (or worse) over the majority of the last quarter century, but things are going in a positive direction with this CFP run. If you’re looking for hope for the future, a […]
Miami Enters ACC Play Against Mediocre Pitt At Home
The Miami Hurricanes enter ACC play with a tidal wave of momentum. They are 11-2 and have recorded wins against Georgetown and Ole Miss on the road. They have beaten all the opponents they were expected to beat. Their two losses have come against No. 22 Florida and No. 10 BYU. Both defeats were competitive […]
College Football Playoff Quarterfinals: Miami Hurricanes vs. Ohio State Matchup of the Week
We have officially made it to another game week, as the Miami Hurricanes are in the Cotton Bowl Classic, taking on the defending national champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes. The hype is real surrounding this CFP Quarterfinal game. The defenses on both teams are some of the best in the country, and the stars will […]
Miami gets a good report on the health front ahead of showdown with Ohio State
The Mami Hurricanes are gearing up for their Cotton Bowl clash with the Ohio State Buckeyes on Wednesday. Fortunately, it appears the Hurricanes will mostly have all hands on deck for the biggest game of the season. The initial availability report for Miami vs. Ohio State was revealed on Sunday night, and the Hurricanes don’t […]
2025 Ohio State and Miami, Meet 2002 Ohio State and Miami
Stop me if you’ve heard this before… Two blue-blood college football programs with a rich history of national championships are set to square off, but the past few years have been much kinder to one team than the other. One team is the defending national champion, the previous year having ended its relatively brief national […]
Who are the experts picking for Miami vs. Ohio State?
Well, we’re just a few days away from kickoff between the Hurricanes and the Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl, and there’s been no lack of hype and talk leading up to this game. Well, there has been on Miami’s side, because they don’t talk, but Ohio State certainly has been talking. But who do the […]
Born After the Phantom Flag: Malachi Toney vs. Jeremiah Smith Headlines a New Miami–Ohio State Postseason Era
When Ohio State and Miami collide in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on New Year’s Eve, the matchup will feature two of college football’s most electrifying underclassmen wide receivers. And it features arguably the best freshman from each of the past two seasons. But the storyline runs deeper than statistics – it’s a tale of […]
Catching up on the Ohio State trash talk ahead of Cotton Bowl clash with Miami
Rueben Bain, Jr., if you’re reading this, I made it easy for you. Just go ahead and get your pencil and notebook and jot these things down before you hop on that plane for Dallas. Yes, Ohio State is following the unwise approach that Texas A&M took and is talking loudly about the Miami Hurricanes […]
Miami Hoops In A Great Position Heading Into ACC Play
The Jai Lucas era for Miami Hurricanes basketball is 13 games in. After non-conference play, UM has compiled a record of 11-2. With a completely new roster, the 2025-26 Canes have already surpassed the win total from the disastrous 2024-25 season, in which Miami went 7-24. A group, mostly comprised of former Florida high school […]
Recruiting Radar: Miami vs Ohio State recruiting battles have shaped both rosters
Recruiting is the lifeblood of a College Football program. With that being the case, teams all over the country work tirelessly to get the best players possible to join their programs. With a finite number of players, teams routinely fight against each other for the best prospects in the hopes of improving their rosters. Over […]
Caleb Gaskins Signing Signals Positive Change For UM Hoops
Historically, the University of Miami has been irrelevant in the college basketball landscape. The dominant football powerhouse has been a perennial underachiever on the hardwood. However, signs are pointing up, and skies appear to be brightening. New head coach Jai Lucas has brought in the winning pedigree he sustained as an assistant at Duke. Since […]
Film Forecast, The Cotton Bowl: Miami Hurricanes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes, 12/31 (Part 1)
The Miami Hurricanes (11-2) will face the Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) in the Cotton Bowl on December 31st at 7:30pm on ESPN. The Buckeyes are a 70% favorite on the ESPN matchup predictor and a 9.5 point favorite per Las Vegas. The teams are tied 2-2 all-time in the matchup with Miami having the recent […]
College Football Playoffs: How to watch Miami Hurricanes vs Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl Classic
Miami is continues their initial appearance in the College Football Playoffs! After a hard fought 10-3 win against the Texas A&M Aggies, the Canes move on to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, where they will face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Here are the particulars for you to watch this week’s game: #10 Miami […]
Dear JD: Didn’t I see Julian Sayin in a teen movie?
The Miami Hurricanes and Ohio State Buckeyes will face off in the Cotton Bowl on New Years Eve. The two teams haven’t faced off since a Miami win in 2011. The Buckeyes quarterback, Julian Sayin, has a particular look to him. If he seems familiar it’s because he looks like a heel in multiple teen […]
Monday Musings: Man, do I love smack talk from opposing players
Happy playoff victory Monday, y’all. Food tastes a little bit better, sweatshirt feels a little bit comfier, sun is a little bit brighter. Man, have I longed for these days. What a feeling. And there’s still a lot more to go, as we have 10 more days of enjoyment until the Miami Hurricanes get another […]
Miami Hurricanes RB Mark Fletcher Jr. to return for senior season per report
Following the Miami Hurricanes’ 10-3 win over the Texas A&M Aggies in the first round of the College Football Playoffs, ESPN’s David Hale wrote an incredible feature on Mark Fletcher Jr. You need to read it. Link below. While the feature on Fletcher Jr, his performance, and the importance of his late father, Big Mark, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Texas A&M Aggies College Football Playoff 2025 Edition
THE MIAMI HURRICANES WENT INTO KYLE FIELD AND BEAT THE #7 SEED TEXAS A&M AGGIES TO ADVANCE TO THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF QUARTERFINALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was a hard fought, defensive slugfest, but Miami found a way to win the game 10-3 over the Aggies. Wow. WOW WOW WOW!!!! Mike Schiffman pulled double duty with your game […]
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. […]
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME THREAD: Miami Hurricanes at Texas A&M Aggies
Welcome to another Miami Hurricanes game day everyone! The first one that has Miami in the College Football Playoffs! To open the CFP, Miami travels to College Station, TX to take on the 7th seeded 11-1 Texas A&M Aggies. Been waiting for moments of consequence like these for a long time. I’m super excited to see that […]
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