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Hurricanes flashback: Let's look back at the start of UM season

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The articles all track Miami Hurricanes’ 2025 football season progress across several main storylines. Writers focus on Miami’s season-opening win against Notre Dame, movement in the national rankings, performance of new quarterback Carson Beck, and their transition from non-conference games into key ACC matchups.

The season launched with a statement victory over Notre Dame. Carson Beck stepped in as starting quarterback and played efficiently to lead his new team. Miami’s offensive line controlled early games, allowing the team to win matchups and move up in the AP poll. The team’s climb in the rankings included wins over Notre Dame and USF, resulting in a top-5 national ranking after three games. The Hurricanes then shifted focus to ACC play after a bye week, beginning with a rivalry game against Florida State.

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal blows a whistle during football practice at the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. By SAM NAVARRO

NO. 1: HERE’S WHAT MARIO CRISTOBAL HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE HURRICANES’ FIRST FALL SCRIMMAGE

The Miami Hurricanes held their first scrimmage of fall camp on Sunday, three weeks ahead of their marquee season opener against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Aug. | Published August 10, 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 on the field with the Canes during warmups before the NCAA football game against Syracuse Orange in the JMA Wireless Dome at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York on Saturday, November 30, 2024. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 3: MIAMI HURRICANES’ MARIO CRISTOBAL TALKS NOTRE DAME, NAMES CARSON BECK’S BACKUP

It’s finally game week. | Published August 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes wide receiver CJ Daniels (7) on a one handed catch for the touchdown in the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during an NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday, August 31, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 4: COTE: MIAMI UPSETS NOTRE DAME. DO CANES HAVE YOUR ATTENTION, AMERICA? | OPINION

Miami Hurricanes beloved championship-era coach Jimmy Johnson had the honor Sunday night to crank UM’s “Hurricane Siren,” a new home-game tradition that debuted vs. | Published September 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Greg Cote

Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman James Brockermeyer (52) gestures at the line of scrimmage in the second half during the NCAA football game against the South Florida Bulls at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 5: WHERE THE MIAMI HURRICANES RANK IN THE AP POLL AFTER THEIR WIN OVER USF

The Miami Hurricanes once again handled business on Saturday, defeating their second ranked opponent of the season in a convincing 49-12 win over the USF Bulls at Hard Rock Stadium to improve to 3-0 on the season. | Published September 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Anez Cooper (73), offensive lineman James Brockermeyer (52) and Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Matthew McCoy (78) set up to block during the NCAA football game against the South Florida Bulls at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 6: HURRICANES’ OFFENSE HAS BEEN PRODUCTIVE. THE OFFENSIVE LINE HAS BEEN A KEY REASON

The Miami Hurricanes’ offense has been humming through the first three weeks of the season. | Published September 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes offensive linemen Anez Cooper (73), and Matthew McCoy (78) at the line of scrimmage as James Brockermeyer (52), and quarterback Carson Beck (11) signal while South Florida Bulls defensive tackle Devin Lee (99) linesup in the first half of their NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 7: AFTER BYE WEEK, MIAMI HURRICANES SHIFT ATTENTION TO ACC SCHEDULE. FIRST UP: FSU

The Miami Hurricanes’ non-conference schedule is over. | Published September 28, 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.