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See the storylines that brought the UM Hurricanes to this point

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The articles below discuss the Miami Hurricanes' journey marked by rivalries, roster changes, and evolving expectations under coach Mario Cristobal.

Catch up with how the Canes started the season.

Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Keelan Marion 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: WHAT NUMBERS ARE NEW MIAMI HURRICANES PLAYERS WEARING THIS SEASON? HERE’S A LIST

The Miami Hurricanes began fall practice on Thursday, and with that a new season of UM college football is on the horizon. | Published July 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

UM wide receiver Malachi Toney (12) catches a touchdown pass in the first half as during the Miami Hurricanes football spring game at Cobb Stadium on UM’s campus in Coral Gables, Florida on Saturday, April 12, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 2: 30 KEY MIAMI HURRICANES FOR 2025 SEASON: MALACHI TONEY HAS SKILL TO HELP AS A FRESHMAN

The Miami Hurricanes kick off the 2025 season on Aug. | Published August 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

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. 3: COTE: CRISTOBAL’S ‘INSATIABLE’ DRIVE CLOSING IN ON NEW CANES GLORY DAYS | OPINION

The upward trajectory of the Miami Hurricanes football program under coach Mario Cristobal is quantifiable. | Published August 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Greg Cote

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. 4: 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

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.