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How did the Miami Hurricanes climb up the rankings? See the building blocks

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These articles highlight the Miami Hurricanes' recent climb in college football rankings through a combination of strategic coaching, player development and key game performances.

Quarterback Carson Beck (11) throws the ball during Miami Hurricanes football practice on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla. By Alie Skowronski

NO. 1: AFTER A LOT OF TURNOVER, TAKING A LOOK AT UM’S STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES BY POSITION

The Miami Hurricanes enter the 2025 season with a lot of roster turnover from a year ago. | Published August 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal flashes the U after the Canes defeat the Florida State Seminoles during an NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Garden, Florida on Saturday, October 26, 2024. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 2: FIVE MIAMI HURRICANES STORYLINES TO FOLLOW FOR THE 2025 SEASON

College football season has arrived — and the Miami Hurricanes’ marquee season opener is on the horizon. | Published August 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after his team defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By Photo by Matias J. Ocner

NO. 3: MIAMI HURRICANES, AFTER BLOWING 14-POINT LEAD, BEAT NOTRE DAME IN TOP-10 MATCHUP

The Miami Hurricanes entered Hard Rock Stadium on a mission. | Published September 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

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.