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Here's where the UM Hurricanes stand so far as they prepare to face SMU

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The University of Miami Hurricanes will play SMU after a big win against Stanford and a previous loss against Louisville.

How do things look this season leading up to the game?

Catch up with our Canes coverage below.

Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (4) runs with the ball as Iowa State Cyclones defensive backs Ta’Shawn James (19) and Marcus Neal (31) try to tackle him in the second half of their Pop-Tarts Bowl football game at the Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 1: WHY THE HURRICANES’ RUN GAME MIGHT BE KEY TO MAKING THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF

When the Miami Hurricanes begin the 2025 season with their marquee opener against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Aug. | Published August 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes defensive back Zechariah Poyser (7) runs through drills during spring practice at the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Miami on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida. By D.A. Varela

NO. 2: 30 KEY MIAMI HURRICANES FOR 2025 SEASON: ZECHARIAH POYSER MISSING PIECE IN SECONDARY

The Miami Hurricanes kick off the 2025 season on Aug. | 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: SEE PHOTOS OF MIAMI’S SEASON-OPENING VICTORY AGAINST NOTRE DAME

The University of Miami opened its college football season with a marquee matchup as the 10th-ranked Hurricanes beat the sixth-ranked Fighting Irish 27-24 at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday night. | Published September 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by John Devine

Miami Hurricanes running back CharMar Brown (6) battles Florida Gators defensive back Jordan Castell (14) in the second half of their NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, September 20, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 4: FROM COLLEGE GAMEDAY TO RIVALRY WIN, HURRICANES SHINE IN NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

The Miami Hurricanes’ Saturday started bright and early on campus. | Published September 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal flashes the ‘U’ sign after the Hurricanes defeat the Florida State Seminoles during their NCAA game at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 5: THREE AREAS WHERE THE HURRICANES CAN IMPROVE AS THEY LOOK TO BUILD ON 5-0 START

No matter how much success his team has, no matter their dominance, no matter where they rank nationally, Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal’s approach remains steadfast. | Published October 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) celebrates with unning back Mark Fletcher Jr. (4) after Fletcher scores in the second half during their NCAA football game against the Stanford Cardinal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 6: ‘THAT’S THE STANDARD’: HURRICANES GET BACK ON TRACK WITH DECISIVE WIN OVER STANFORD

Things weren’t going right for the Miami Hurricanes early on Saturday night against the Stanford Cardinal. | Published October 26, 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.