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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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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. […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Miami Hurricanes vs. Texas A&M: College Football Playoff Game Preview

Game Details Recent History Miami Hurricanes Outlook The Miami Hurricanes are back to competing for national championships as they have made the College Football Playoff for the first time. The fans and the university have been waiting for this program to get back to its winning ways and tradition of playing meaningful games in late […]

3 months ago | 1 read