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Now that the UM season is over, let's take a look at how it all started

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The articles focus on the Miami Hurricanes' strong start to the 2025 season and their high aspirations. They detail how Miami, under coach Mario Cristobal, aims for the College Football Playoff.

Take a look at the past coverage below.

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. 1: 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 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. 2: 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 head coach Mario Cristobal, at left, and assistant head coach and offensive line coach Alex Mirabal react during their NCAA football game against the Florida Gators at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, September 20, 2025. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 3: HOW MARIO CRISTOBAL IS PREPARING MIAMI HURRICANES FOR FIRST ROAD GAME OF SEASON VS FSU

The No. | Published September 29, 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. 4: 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.