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Before the big UF game, relive UM Hurricanes highlights from last year

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The articles focus on Miami's 2024 and 2025 football seasons, highlighting the quarterback situation, transfer targets, and key matchups. They track Cam Ward's Heisman campaign, roster changes through the transfer portal, and Miami's schedule challenges.

Cam Ward leads Miami's offense, breaking school records and earning national attention. Miami launches a public campaign for Ward's Heisman bid, positioning him as one of the nation's top quarterbacks. The coaching staff evaluates transfer portal options, targeting players like tight end Alex Bauman from Tulane and center James Brockermeyer from TCU to strengthen depth at key positions. Miami faces a home-heavy schedule, opening against Notre Dame and preparing for tests against teams like Florida. The new season also sees several new players with assigned jersey numbers, including both spring transfers and freshmen. Miami aims to build on recent success and improve its national standing in 2025.

Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (7) runs in to score in the first half during the game against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

NO. 1: FIVE TELLING STATS FROM THE MIAMI HURRICANES’ WIN OVER THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS

The No. 12 Miami Hurricanes made quick work of the Florida A&M Rattlers with a 56-9 win on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium to improve to 2-0 on the season.  | Published September 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes linebacker Raul Aguirre Jr. (32) and wide receiver Samuel Brown (11) celebrate on the field after defeating Virginia Tech Hokies in an ACC conference football game at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday, September 27, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

NO. 2: MIAMI HURRICANES VS. CAL GOLDEN BEARS FAQ: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE MATCHUP

Kickoff between No. 8 Miami and California is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. from Berkeley’s California Memorial Stadium and will be televised on ESPN. | Published October 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) walks off the field after the Canes defeat the Florida State Seminoles in the during an NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Garden, Florida on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

NO. 3: THE MIAMI HURRICANES DROPPED A HEISMAN HYPE VIDEO FOR CAM WARD. WATCH IT HERE

The Miami Hurricanes’ campaign for Cam Ward to win the Heisman Trophy has begun. | Published October 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Markel Bell (70) blocks for quarterback Emory Williams (17) as he throws a touchdown pass in the second half of an NCAA football game against the Ball State Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

NO. 4: HURRICANES BOOK PORTAL VISIT AT NEED POSITION. AND UM’S QB OPTIONS AND PERSONNEL NOTES

Miami Hurricanes set to bring in tight end, examine quarterback options. | Published December 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Keelan Marion speaks to reporters during Media Day at the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility in Coral Gables, Florida, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 5: WHAT NUMBERS ARE NEW MIAMI HURRICANES PLAYERS WEARING THIS SEASON? HERE’S A LIST

The Miami Hurricanes began fall practice on Thursday, and with that a new season of UM college football is on the horizon. | Published July 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal flashes the U as the fans celebrate the Canes defeating the Florida Gators in an NCAA college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday, August 31, 2024. By Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

NO. 6: A GAME-BY-GAME LOOK AT UM’S HOME-HEAVY SCHEDULE. CAN HURRICANES TAKES ADVANTAGE?

The Miami Hurricanes’ ultimate goal remains unchanged: | Published August 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

The Hurricanes and Fighting Irish renew their rivalry Sunday night in Miami, led by two new starting quarterback in Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr (left) and Miami’s Carson Beck.

NO. 7: GREG COTE’S HOT BUTTON TOP 10: CANES-IRISH, DOLPHINS OPEN, MESSI MAGIC & MORE

GREG COTE’S HOT BUTTON TOP 10 (AUGUST 31): | Published August 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Greg Cote

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.