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ICYMI: Here's what the UM Hurricanes looked like as the season started

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The articles highlight key players set to influence the Miami Hurricanes' 2025 season. They focus on individual athletes leading up to Miami's opening game against Notre Dame. These pieces emphasize player development, the roles they expect to play, and how Miami anticipates starting the season.

One article discusses Jordan Lyle's potential increased workload this season. As a sophomore, Lyle looks to build on his explosive freshman year. He averaged 7.41 yards per carry and hopes to maintain that level of output. Another article examines Ethan O'Connor's impact on Miami's secondary. O'Connor arrives from Washington State, contributing ballhawking abilities to a revamped defensive backfield. He aims to refine his coverage skills this season. A separate article explores Kamal Bonner's role in strengthening the linebacker corps. Coming from N.C. State, Bonner provides speed and physicality. His experience in the ACC offers Miami additional depth.

Miami Hurricanes linebacker Kamal Bonner 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. 1: 30 KEY MIAMI HURRICANES FOR 2025 SEASON: KAMAL BONNER FORTIFIES LINEBACKER CORPS

The Miami Hurricanes kick off the 2025 season on Aug. | Published August 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Sep 20, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars defensive back Ethan O’Connor (24) lines up for a play against the San Jose State Spartans in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. By James Snook

NO. 2: 30 KEY MIAMI HURRICANES FOR 2025 SEASON: CAN ETHAN O’CONNOR MAKE MARK IN SECONDARY?

The Miami Hurricanes kick off the 2025 season on Aug. | Published August 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle (21) on a carry in the first half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons of their NCAA game in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, November 23, 2024. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 3: 30 KEY MIAMI HURRICANES FOR 2025 SEASON: JORDAN LYLE POISED FOR BIGGER WORKLOAD

The Miami Hurricanes kick off the 2025 season on Aug. | Published August 7, 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.