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UNDER the SCOPE: Offensive Tackle
April 30, 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 offensive tackle room. Overview: Miami had one of the strongest offensive tackle rooms in the country in 2025. They have to replaced two NFL bound tackles in Francis Mauigoa (#10 - NY Giants) and Markel Bell (#68 - Phi Eagles). Miami prefers to c
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Apr 302 min read


REALIGNMENT: Paradigm Shift?
-EDITORIAL- by TexCane What you are about to read is pure speculation, not based on verifiable information. However, it will present a viable option in the ongoing power struggle in college athletics. The current struggle between the power four conferences continues. The Big Ten and SEC currently have a huge financial advantage over the ACC and Big-12. The revenue distribution gap between the “Power 2” (SEC and Big Ten) and the ACC/Big-12 has grown to as much as $30-40M per s
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Apr 293 min read


REALIGNMENT: Miami to Big 12?
With the retirement of Dan Radakovich, Miami is looking for a new athletic director. Some reports indicator the Miami administration wants a non-traditional athletic director with heavy revenue building experience. Among the names being bandied about in the press is Michael Yormark, twin brother of Big-12 commissioner Bret Yormark. While that connection doesn’t automatically mean the Canes are headed to the Big-12, it could mean Miami might be thinking out-of-the-box in their
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Apr 271 min read


Canes’ pitching wins the day…and series
Miami defeated California, 4-1, on Sunday at Light Field. The Canes used the sold pitching of starter AJ Ciscar and closer Lyndon Glidewell to secure their sixth straight weekend series. Ciscar (4-3) threw 7 /2/3 innings, giving up one run, on X hits while striking out seven Golden Bears and walking none. Glidewell fished off Cal with 3 strike outs over the last 1 1/3 innings and his second save of the season. At the plate, Miami (32-12, 12-9 ACC) collected nine hits with Al
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Apr 271 min read


A Walk to Victory…
Miami used a rare method to victory on Saturday night at Light Field. A walk-off walk! Miami (31-12, 11-9 ACC) jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first inning on Alex Sosa’s three-run home run, his 11th of the season. California scored a pair of runs in the fifth to tie the game at 3-3. With the game tied with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, Miami’s Max Gavin drew a walk that drove in the winning run in a 4-3 victory over California. Miami starter Lazaro Collera hurled 5
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Apr 261 min read


2026 NFL DRAFT: RECAP
It was quite a weekend for our Hurricanes. Thirteen Miami players are headed to the NFL in 2026. Here is a rundown of who is going where Team Round Overall OT Francis Mauinoa New York Giants First 10th DE Rueben Bain Tampa Bay Bucs First 15th DE Akeem Mesidor Los Angeles Rams First 22nd QB Carson Beck Arizona Cardinals Third 65th OT Markel Bell Philadelphia Eagles Third 68th S Jakobe Thomas Minnesota Vikings Fourth 98th CB Keionte Scott
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Apr 261 min read


Nine Canes drafted! Are we back?
After a national championship game appearance, Miami’s players earned the fruits of their labor this weekend at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Nine Miami Hurricanes were drafted. Miami’s nine picks this weekend is the most Hurricane players selected since 2017. The Canes are tied with Ohio State and Texas A&M for the most draft picks in this year's draft. Three Hurricanes were selected in the first round, the first time since 2007. Miami is tied for the fourth-most in Miam
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Apr 251 min read


DAY 3: CJ Daniels drafted by Rams
Miami wide receiver CJ Daniels (Lilburn, Ga - Lilburn) was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round with the 197th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday. At 6’-2”/202, Daniels, transferred to Miami in 2025. He posted 50 receptions for 557 yards, seven touchdowns in 13 games for the Canes. Over his college career, CJ caught 198 passes for 2,996 yards and 28 touchdowns at Liberty (2020-23), LSU (2024) and Miami (2025). NFL.com analysis: "Daniels has a tremen
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Apr 251 min read


DAY 3: Anez Cooper drafted by Jets
Miami offensive guard Anez Cooper (Pleasant Grove, Ala) was drafted by the New York Jets with the 188th pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday. Anez started all 16 games at right guard in 2025, earning All-ACC Second Team honors. He played four seasons at Miami, appearing in 52 games, starting 46, all at right guard. NFL.com analysis: "Cooper is a big and proportional guard. He loses effectiveness when blocking in space, but he plays with good body control
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Apr 251 min read


Where from here?
Miami lost out on their top running back target this cycle on Saturday. While extremely disappointed, Mario Cristobal and his staff have always maintained a “get back to work” mentality in all aspects of running a premiere program. That means the staff will now pivot to other blue chip targets. Miami's vaulted rushing attack is scheduled to return five quality backs (Mark Fletcher, Jordan Lyle, CharMar Brown, Girard Pringle Jr., Chris Wheatley-Humphrey) in 2026. They will be
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Apr 253 min read


DAY 3: Keionte Scott drafted by Tampa Bay!
The 2026 NFL Draft continued on Saturday in Pittsburgh. Miami cornerback Keionte Scott was been selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round with the 116th overall pick. At 5’-11”/193, Keionte, a San Diego native, transferred to Miami in 2025 and went on to earn All-ACC Second Team honors. He posted 64 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, five sacks, two interceptions that were both returned for touchdowns, two forced fumbles and five pass breakups in 14 games. Keionte i
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Apr 251 min read


Canes land PG transfer Quin Berger!
Miami continued their roster rebuild on Friday when former Bucknell point guard Quin Berger (Norristown, PA) announced his transfer to Miami. At 6’-2”/195, Quin is an under the radar player who will provide experience and depth for head coach Jai Lucas in 2026-27. Welcome to the U, Quin! Welcome to the family! GO CANES!
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Apr 251 min read


UNDER the SCOPE: Tight Ends
April 25, 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 tight end room. Overview: Miami needs to improve the production of its tight ends and keep them healthy in 2026. Miami prefers to carry between 5-6 tight ends on the roster. Returning Lettermen: Miami returns four tight ends, Jackson Carver, Luka
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Apr 251 min read


AD Dan Radakovich retiring…
University of Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich according to multiple reports. Radakovich has led Miami’s athletic programs since 2021. He arrived at Coral Gables from Clemson after ten years as Tigers’ athletic director. In 2017, Radakovich was named Sports Business Daily's Athletic Director of the Year in 2017. Prior to his tenure at Clemson, he was at Georgia Tech from 2006-2012. During Radakovich’s time in Coral Gables, Miami’s football team played for the National
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Apr 251 min read


DAY 2… Three More Canes Drafted!
Miami had three more players heard the name called on Friday night at the 2026 NFL Draft. Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round with the 65th overall pick. Offensive tackle Markel Bell was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 68th overall pick in 3rd round. Miami safety Jakobe Thomas was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round with the 98th overall pick. Beck, Bell and Thomas joined Francis Mauig
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Apr 251 min read


Canes drop opener, 9-2
Miami dropped the first game of a three-game series to California, 9-2, on Friday night at Mark Light Field. In the process, Miami starter Rob Evans was forced to exit with an ankle injury after fielding a ground ball in the third inning. He was helped off the field. Early report indicated nothing was broken. It’s unclear how long Evans will be out. Miami (30-12, 10-9 ACC) were also without third baseman Daniel Cuvet after getting his wisdom teeth removed. He is not expected
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Apr 251 min read


Three Canes Go In First Round!
The Miami Hurricanes had three players selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft by the New York Giants with the 10th overall pick . Defensive end Rueben Bain was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 15th overall pick. Defensive end Akheem Mesidor was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers
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Apr 241 min read


Canes Squeeze by FAU, 5-4
In a see-saw game, Miami used a squeeze bunt in the ninth inning to defeat Florida Atlantic, 5-4, on Wednesday night. Miami (30-11) jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two innings. FAU rallied to tie the game in the fourth inning and then took the lead, 4-3. Miami bullpen then took control and slammed the door on the Owls. Reliever Packy Bradley-Cooney entered and threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts before handing it over to Jake Dorn (5-0) who threw a scoreless ei
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Apr 231 min read


TOP of the Board: Running Back
Miami will feature one of the best running back rooms in the country in 2026, featuring as many as four backs led by Mark Fletcher Jr.. Coach Cristobal is committed to talent acquisition, stacking blue chip players at every position. He believes competition is a critical factor in maintaining a consistent contender for championships. Behind Fletcher will be, in no particular order, CharMar Brown, Jordan Lyle, Girard Pringle Jr., and Chris Wheatley-Humphrey, with freshman Ja
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Apr 232 min read


UNDER the SCOPE… Wide Receivers
April 22, 2026 Every season is a new season in college football since the emergence of NIL and the transfer portal. This series breakdown, by position, the talent and potential of each group. Today, we examine Miami's wide receiver room. Overview: Miami had a lot of production to replace this cycle in the wide receiver room. Head coach Mario Cristobal and WR coach Kevin Beard did just that between outstanding talent acquisition at both the high school and transfer portal. Mia
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Apr 221 min read
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