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theKEYS to the GAME: Notre Dame
Nov. 6, 2026 - No. 1 Miami travels to South Bend on Saturday to take on No. 4 Notre Dame in a classic showdown of two top powers in college football. As is our tradition, we attempt to identify the Keys to a Miami victory. POUND THE ROCK: Notre Dame has an excellent defense. However, they must play without three starters on defense, included their captain, MLB Drayk Bowen, DT Francis Brewu (questionable), S Brauntae Johnson and CB DJ McKinney. Attack the middle (spine) of th


theINJURY Report: Notre Dame
Nov. 6, 2026 - #1 Miami travels on Saturday to take on #4 Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. The Canes have been hit hard again on the injury front with the announcement that star wide receiver Malachi Toney required surgery on his ankle on Thursday and is probably out for the rest of the regular season. From all reports, here is the projected Availability Report for Saturday’s match-up with the Irish. MIAMI OUT: WR Malachi Toney WR Josua Moore EB CharMar Brown DB Ja’Boree A


BOOM! Welcome to the U, Brysen Wright
Nov. 6, 2026 - Miami struck again on the recruiting trail on Thursday. Jacksonville Mandarin wide receiver Brysen Wright announced both his commitment to Miami and his reclassification from the 2028 class to the 2027 class. Prior to his reclassification, the 6’3.5”/215 prospect was rated 99, ranked the #1 wide receiver and #3 overall prospect in the 2028 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite. After his reclassification, Brysen is expected to be a borderline


COMMITMENT WATCH: Brysen Wright
July 5, 2026 - It’s decision day for elite 2028 wide receiver Brysen Wright (Jacksonville, FL - Mandarin). Brysen will announce his college destination on Thursday afternoon from among his 32 scholarship offers. It’s come down to three school, Florida, Miami and Texas. Miami is the projected favorite going into the announcement. At 6’3.5”/215, Brysen is rated 99, ranked the #1 wide receiver and #3 overall prospect in the 2028 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Compo


TOP of the Boards: 2028
November 4, 2026 - Miami is putting the finishing touches on their 2027 recruiting class after all evaluations. Many are expecting the class to be another top ten haul of young talent. With that said, the Canes’ staff is beginning to prioritize their 2028 recruiting targets. Miami is projecting 24-26 new recruits in 2028. At this time, here are the current top prospects we project on Miami’s recruiting boards. Quarterback: (1-2) Knox Annis (COMMITTED) CJ Cypher (COMMITTED


Malachi Toney to undergo surgery…
Nov. 4, 2026 - Miami star wide receiver, Malachi Toney availability for Saturday’s game with Notre Dame is now uncertain due to a high ankle sprain sustained in practice on Wednesday. The injury is not expected to be season ending. The hope is Malachi can return for the post season if Miami advances into the College Football Playoffs. Should Malachi not be able to play on Saturday, it would mean transfer Cooper Barkate (372 yds/4TDs) would take on a greater role in Miami’s ai


CFP Rankings… “definitively easy choice”
November 4, 2026 - The initial College Football Playoff rankings were released on Tuesday. The committee ranked the Miami Hurricanes No. 1 in this week’s rankings. It is the first time Miami has been ranked No.1 in the CFP rankings. “I think Miami was a definitively easy choice, but that may have been the easiest decision that the committee had to make,” said CFP selection committee chair Hunter Yurachek. Miami was followed by Georgia, Utah, Indiana and Alabama in the top fiv


thePRE-GAME Report: Notre Dame
November 3, 2026 - #1 Miami Hurricanes vs #4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Kick-Off: 7:30 P.M. ET Location: Notre Dame Stadium South Bend, IN 77,622 seating capacity Media Coverage: NBC / 560-WQAM ODDS: -5.5 Notre Dame | 52.5 O/U Notre Dame: Football since 1887 (139 years) 2026 Record:


COACH: “We didn't tackle well.”
Nov. 3, 2026 - Miami head coach Mario Cristobal is preparing his team in what most consider the biggest game of the year for the Canes, Notre Dame in South Bend on Saturday. On Monday, coach Cristobal made multiple appearances, first early on The Joe Rose Show and later in the day he met with the local press on campus. He shared his thoughts on last week's game, what's to ben improved and upcoming game against Notre Dame We have compiled his remarks by topic. Opening stateme
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