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What were we talking about before UM's 2025 football season? Take a look

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

As the University of Miami Hurricanes prepare for their first playoff game, let's look back at what fans and experts were saying before the season.

The Hurricanes (left) and Dolphins make Miami a Football Town first, even as both have sent much of the past quarter-century not earning the title. By Al Diaz

NO. 1: COTE: WHY MIAMI REMAINS A FOOTBALL TOWN EVEN AS DOLPHINS & CANES DISAPPOINT | OPINION

LeBron couldn’t change it. Messi hasn’t been able. Back-to-back Stanley Cups haven’t done it. We explore all the reasons why Miami remains a Football Town first as the Dolphins and Hurricanes prepare to take the field again | Published July 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Greg Cote

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. 2: 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

Miami Hurricanes defensive back Damari Brown (6) on the field before the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons for 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: DAMARI BROWN READY TO PUT INJURY BEHIND HIM

The Miami Hurricanes kick off the 2025 season on Aug. | Published August 6, 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. 4: 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. 5: CRISTOBAL CONFIDENT IN HURRICANES’ DEPTH. WILL IT FINALLY GET THEM OVER THE HUMP?

Mario Cristobal has told the story a few times during the past couple months. | Published August 19, 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.