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

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The articles below focus on Miami's strategy, roster development and path through the 2025 season as the team aims for the College Football Playoff.

Catch up with the coverage below from the season's start:

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

Xavier Lucas (6) and the other defensive backs walk onto the field during Miami Hurricanes football practice on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla. By Alie Skowronski

NO. 2: 30 KEY MIAMI HURRICANES FOR 2025 SEASON: XAVIER LUCAS LOOKS LIKE TOP-END CORNERBACK

The Miami Hurricanes kick off the 2025 season on Aug. | Published August 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Joshisa Trader (0) stiff-arms Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Myles Purchase (5) as he runs with the ball to score a touchdown in the first 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. 3: 30 KEY MIAMI HURRICANES FOR 2025 SEASON: TRADER HAS OPPORTUNITY IN FRONT OF HIM

The Miami Hurricanes kick off the 2025 season on Aug. | Published August 19, 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. 4: 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

California Golden Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) is sacked by Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) in the second half of their NCAA college football game at the California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Berkeley, Calif. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 5: 30 KEY MIAMI HURRICANES FOR 2025 SEASON: FULL STRENGTH RUEBEN BAIN KEY FOR UM

The Miami Hurricanes kick off the 2025 season on Aug. | Published August 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

A Miami Hurricanes fan holds a "Catholic and Convict" sign as the Canes play Notre Dame at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, November 11, 2017. By CHARLES TRAINOR JR

NO. 6: ‘I EXPECT MY SEAT TO BE SHAKING’: HURRICANES WANT RAUCOUS CROWD FOR NOTRE DAME GAME

The Miami Hurricanes know what’s ahead of them. | Published August 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal gestures as he makes his way back to the locker room after his team defeated Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in their NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By Photo by Matias J. Ocner

NO. 7: MIAMI HURRICANES SHOWCASE THE PROPER MINDSET IN BLOWOUT WIN OVER BETHUNE-COOKMAN

The Miami Hurricanes weren’t focused on doing anything flashy on Saturday, although there was plenty of flash to come from the outing. | Published September 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes wide receiver CJ Daniels (7) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in the first half of their NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By Photo by Matias J. Ocner

NO. 8: 5 NOTABLE STATS FROM THE MIAMI HURRICANES’ ROUT OF BETHUNE-COOKMAN

The No. | Published September 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) and head coach Mario Cristobal walk off the field after the Canes defeat the South Florida Bulls during their NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, September 13, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 9: 8 NOTABLE STATS FROM MIAMI HURRICANES’ WIN OVER USF BULLS TO IMPROVE TO 3-0

The fifth-ranked Miami Hurricanes defeated the No. | Published September 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) and running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (4) greet each other on the field before the start of the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 10: LIVE UPDATES: NO. 3 MIAMI HURRICANES BEAT NO. 18 FLORIDA STATE TO START ACC PLAY

The Miami Hurricanes’ latest big test in a season filled with expectations? | Published October 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) flashes the U 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. 11: BOTH BYES BEHIND THEM, EVERYTHING AHEAD OF THEM: HURRICANES READY TO MAKE PUSH

For the second time in the past three weekends, the Miami Hurricanes did not play a football game. | Published October 12, 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.