University of Miami sophomore defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald was named to the preseason watch list for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame announced Wednesday. Presented annually to the nation’s top defensive back, the award recognizes performance on the field, athletic ability and character. Fitzgerald established himself as one of the country’s premier young defensive backs during a standout freshman campaign in 2025. The Miami native tied for sec

Miami head basketball coach Jai Lucas signed a five-year contract extension. Coach Lucas led the Hurricanes to an overall record of 26-9 in his first year as head coach, including a return to the NCAA tournament for the first time since the Final Four run in the 2022-23 season. It was the greatest turnaround in NCAA Division I history, coming from 7-24 the previous season. Coach Lucas came to Miami from Duke where he was an assistant coach. Prior to Durham, the Texas native h

Courtesy of the Miami Athletics - CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami linebacker Mohamed Toure was named to the 2026 Butkus Award preseason watch list, the Butkus Foundation announced Thursday. Toure made an immediate impact during his first season with the Hurricanes, starting all 16 games in 2025. He finished the year leading the team with 84 tackles, including three tackles for loss and two sacks, while adding six pass breakups. The veteran linebacker has appeared

Miami junior running back Jordan Lyle was arrested on Thursday for reckless driving and eluding police. He later posted bail. Miami released the following. “We are aware of the incident involving student-athlete Jordan Lyle. As due legal process runs its course, we will have no further comment at this time.” How this incident will affect Lyle’s status is undetermined at this time. Will it be a distraction for him or the team? Will team or university discipline is dealt if he

By TexCane - Aug. 14, 2026 Last week, I was talking to an old friend and fellow Miami alum. He said he was appreciative of our “WHAT IF” series regarding conference realignment scenarios. However, he didn’t believe any of them would solve the problems of college athletics. OK, I asked why. First, let’s call him Adam (not actual name.) In part one of this series, we heard about Adam’s views on the current NCAA and the paradigm shift needed for their survival. We heard about

August 11, 2026 - With all the reaction to the “Protect College Athletics” bill before the U.S. Congress, rumors began to go viral this week. One of these rumors involve Miami and Florida State A vote on the bill has been delayed until September due to provisions to limit conference size to 19 schools and a 5-year “independent” status for schools moving to another conference. Craig Shemon, of Locked On Big Ten, is reporting that Miami and Florida State could be moving to the

BY TexCane - Aug. 11, 2026 Last week, I was talking to an old friend and fellow Miami alum. He said he was appreciative of our “WHAT IF” series regarding conference realignment scenarios. However, he didn’t believe any of them would solve the problems of college athletics. I asked why. First, let’s call him Adam (not his actual name). The NCAA… Adam believes any realignment at this point will fail under the weight of an already weak foundation called the NCAA. Adam likened t

August 7, 2026 - The “Protect College Athletic” Act has hit a major roadblock and it may be good. Five-Year Forced Independence: There are two provisions in the act that are drawing opposition across the country. The first is a five-year waiting period if a current Power Four school wants to move to another Power Four conference. That school must remain an “independent” for five years. That means they will have no revenue from conference media rights and no clear path to nati

Our Miami Hurricanes completed their third fall practice on Friday. The Canes wore shoulder pads for the first time in fall camp. Physicality amped up as a result. Today felt like a bounce back day for both the offensive line and the wide receivers. Miami’s receivers were impressive today, especially TE Elija Lofton. His leaned down frame ,makes him much faster and quick. Eliah is going to be a handful for opposing safeties this season. TE Izzy Briggs is true freshman but he’

August 6, 2026 - editorial The chaos that is college athletics is quickly drawling close to a major eruption. Persistent rumors are circulating among college presidents and chancellors regarding a future that makes sense for universities, athletic departments, coaches, staffs and the student-athletes. Not to mention the fans. The latest genesis for concern is the “Save College Athletics Act” being considered by the U.S. Congress. Why, you say? Have you ever experienced a sit