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As the UM Hurricanes prep for Cotton Bowl, let's go back to season's start

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The articles below highlight player developments and strategic changes that shaped the Miami Hurricanes' season.

Catch up with the coverage before the season even began.

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) works out during spring practice at the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, Monday, March 3, 2025. By SAM NAVARRO

NO. 1: EYE ON THE U: EARLY THOUGHTS FROM SPRING FOOTBALL. PLUS SOME BASKETBALL AND BASEBALL TALK

Spring football is here! | Published March 13, 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: A FRESHMAN STANDOUT, STRONG DEFENSE AND MORE TAKEAWAYS FROM THE HURRICANES’ SPRING GAME

Here’s what stood out from the Miami Hurricanes’ spring football game. | Published April 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordan McPherson

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates with fans after their win over the Duke Blue Devils during an ACC football game at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. By David Santiago

NO. 3: HURRICANES ADD ANOTHER RECEIVER IN PORTAL, PURSUING MORE VETERAN DEFENSIVE BACKS

UM is pursuing more defensive backs in the transfer portal. An update. | Published April 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

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. 4: UM EXPLAINS DECISION AT LINEBACKER. AND BLOUNT, LOFTON, TACKLE SITUATION

A six-pack of Miami Hurricanes notes on a Thursday: | Published August 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Barry Jackson

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. 5: 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

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.