This week was not a good week for Miami recruiting. The Canes lost major recruiting battles in the trenches on both sides of the line of scrimmage. There’s no way to sugar coat it. The loss of OT Mark Matthews, DT David Folorunsho and DL Xavier Muhammad really hurt. Perhaps Mario Cristobal and his staff can shift to a long game strategy for the blue chip prospects but it will be a steep uphill climb. Can Miami pivot to other options? Let's examine the options at this point

Miami (35-17, 15-14 ACC) dropped the second game of the finale season series to #11 Florida State, 11-1, on Friday. The Seminole win clinched the weekend series. The game was stopped after eight innings under the 10-run “mercy rule” in college baseball. The Noles had their way with Miami pitching while Miami’s bats were again silent and the defense committed three errors. First pitch for the last game in the regular season is set for 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, with coverage on

Going into this past week, the ACC had Miami scheduled to play FOUR games on Friday in 2026. Thanks ACC! Miami was absolutely livid. Such scheduling stacked the odds against the Canes making another run to the college playoffs. With those Friday games, Miami was facing shorter weeks to prepare for the next opponent, not to mention the impact on team health and home attendance. Just another example of the ACC shooting itself in the foot. If Miami was inclined to leave the ACC

Miami lost the first game of a three-game series, 7-6, to #11 Florida State in Tallahassee on Thursday. Despite a quality start from Miami lefty Rob Evans, the Canes could hold a 6-1 lead down the stretch. Evans fired seven innings, giving up just one run on six hits while striking out seven and walking two. Miami’s bullpen imploded over the last four innings. Six relievers combined to throw 3 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, six runs, three walks and one hit batter. Sad

It was just three years ago when the CFB Playoff was expanded to twelve (12) teams from four (4) teams. Over the past year, talk began about expanding the playoff to sixteen (16) teams, then talk started about going directly to twenty-four (24) teams! Really? What rationale is being used to destroy the regular season and conference championships? Sure, there might be more money for a select few schools. Sure, the coaches would have more job security. But what about the stude

Miami head coach Jai Lucas has just about filled out his roster of the 2026-27 season. The Canes still need depth in the front court at power forward. A new name to know is Robert Miller III. He is a transfer from LSU. He is a rising junior with experience in the SEC and some intriguing upside. At 6’-10”/230, Robert progressed during his two years in Baton Rouge. A native of Texas, Robert came out of high school as a 4-star prospect. As a freshman season in 2024-25 was produ

As of this writing, Miami has eleven verbal commitments to their 2027 recruiting class, now ranked #11 in the country. Miami is projected to sign a smaller class this cycle, between 20-22 recruits. That means the Canes must be very selective as they fill out the year’s class. First, let’s look at remaining needs. Miami still has needs at wide receiver, offensive line, tight end, defensive line, linebacker and safety. With that in mind, who are the most wanted recruiting targe

Miami is approaching a critical decision point. In our series, “Home, Sweet Home”, we have examined the journey already taken by the university administration as they drive toward a preeminent athletic program. Much ground work has already been done but more is in store for our great university to reach the top of the mountain. The ride has been very fulfilling, giving our university family hope for the future. Miami has made huge strides with our flagship athletic program, f

Miami powered their way past Louisville, 10-8, on Saturday at Mark Light Field and won the critical weekend series. The Canes scored 32 runs in the series. Miami (35-15, 15-12 ACC) bounced back from a 16-9 loss on Friday. The Canes brought their power bats again on Saturday, blasting four home runs. Alex Sosa led the way with two home runs and five runs batted in. Dylan Dubovik and Vance Sheahan each homered and knocked in a pair of runs. Miami's bullpen came up big in this c

Miami flipped coveted five-star corner back Donte Wright (Long Beach, CA. - Poly ) on Saturday afternoon. Donte is the 11th verbal commitment to Miami’s 2027 recruiting class, now ranked #10 in the nation and #1 in the ACC. Among his 23 scholarship, Donte chose Miami over such schools as Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, Oklahoma and USC. At 6’2”/170, Donte is rated 99, ranked the #2 CB in the nation and the #9 overall prospect in the 2027 class, according to the 247Sports Composit

Our Hurricanes have come a long way since the arrival of head coach Mario Cristobal. He has built the program back to elite level in four years. Still, there is still more work to do to reach the top of the mountain. That work involves consistent field success, higher financial funding and strategic facility development. Miami has hired an elite coaching and support staff. They have built a roster that can consistently compete in talent acquisition and or championships on th

Our Hurricanes have come a long way since the arrival of head coach Mario Cristobal. He has built the program back to elite level in four years. Still, there is still more work to do to reach the top of the mountain. That work involves consistent field success, higher financial funding and strategic facility development. Miami has hired an elite coaching and support staff. They have built a roster that can consistently compete in talent acquisition and or championships on th

Miami rallied in the ninth inning but still fell to Louisville, 16-9, after giving up nine runs in the 11th inning at Mark Light Field on Friday night. Miami (34-15, 14-12 ACC) tied the game in the ninth inning on a base hit by Alonzo Alvarez. Unfortunately, Miami’s bullpen imploded in the 11th inning as the Cardinals sent 14 batters to the plate, scoring nine runs to seal the game. Alex Sosa led the Canes’ attack with three hits, including a home run and drove in three runs

May 9, 2026 . Every season is a new season in college football since the emergence of NIL and the transfer portal. This series will break down, by position, the talent and potential of each position group. Today, we examine Miami’s DEFENSIVE TACKLE room. OVERVIEW: Miami had a solid interior on the defensive line in 2025. Coach Damion Lewis is projected to have another solid group of defensive tackles in 2026, perhaps even better the last season. In 2026, coach Lewis must repl

Miami landed the verbal commitment of coveted four-star defensive lineman Ezekiel Ayangbile (Houston, TX - Langham Creek) on Friday afternoon. Ezekiel is the 10th verbal commitment to Miami’s 2027 recruiting class, now ranked #10 in the nation and #1 in the ACC. He chose Miami over LSU and Virginia Tech, among his 38 scholarship offers. At 6’2”/265, Ezekiel is rated 92, ranked the #23 DL in the nation and the #227 overall prospect in the 2027 class, according to the 247Sports

Our Hurricanes have come a long way since the arrival of head coach Mario Cristobal. He has built the program back to elite level in four years. Still, there is still more work to do to reach the top of the mountain. That work involves consistent field success, higher financial funding and strategic facility development. Miami has hired an elite coaching and support staff. They have built a roster that can consistently compete in talent acquisition and or championships on th

Miami’s bats came alive in the fifth inning, plating nine runs on their way to defeating Louisville, 13-8, on Thursday night at Mark Light Field. The Canes used “small ball” against the Hokies, pounding out 14 hits including 12 singles and eight walks for the night. Miami (34-14, 14-11 ACC) exploded in the fifth inning with nine runs. Derek Williams drove in four runs, Jake Ogden had four hits and knocked in two runs and Brylan West also drove in two runs for the Canes. Gabri

Our Hurricanes have come a long way since the arrival of head coach Mario Cristobal. He has built the program back to a top tier level in four years. Still, there is more work to do to reach the top of the mountain. That work involves on consistent field success, higher financial funding and strategic facility development. Field Success: For more than twenty years, Miami lived in the “glory days” with nothing but frustration and mediocre results on the field. In 2022, the uni

May 7, 2026 Every season is a new season in college football since the emergence of NIL and the transfer portal. This series will break down, by position, the talent and potential of each position group. Today, we examine Miami’s DEFENSIVE END room. Overview: Miami has built a national reputation as EDGE U. In recent years, Hall of Fame coach Aaron Taylor has cemented that reputation with recruiting prospects across the nation. In 2026, he developed and sent not one but two o

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal promoted nickel coach Terry Jefferson to cornerbacks coach on Wednesday. Coach Jefferson, a Dade County native who played his high school football at Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington before a college career at Florida A&M, brings experience and proven results. Coach Jefferson spent two seasons at Jacksonville State. In 2024, Jacksonville State finished with the top-ranked defense in Conference-USA, finishing second in interceptions in the con