Eye on the U: Why this 5-0 start for the Miami Hurricanes feels different
This just feels different.
The Miami Hurricanes have had strong starts to seasons in recent history — 2017 and 2024 quickly come to mind.
But this year? Their 5-0 start feels like the start of something special.
It features three ranked wins and has them up to No. 2 in the country in the latest AP poll. They have a deep roster and are receiving contributions from multiple sources. The defense has improved. The offense is multi-faceted.
It’s early, but is it time to start saying these Hurricanes are championship contenders?
In a reboot episode of Eye on the U, the Miami Herald’s Hurricanes show, Hurricanes beat writer Jordan McPherson and deputy sports editor Andre Fernandez break down Miami’s stellar start to the season and the team’s potential in Year 4 under coach Mario Cristobal.
They look at what has gone right — quarterback Carson Beck successfully taking over for Cam Ward, the defense thriving under new defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, the statement wins. They look at what needs to improve — that late-game management in big games, even in wins, leaves something to be desired. And they look at the path ahead — in both the Atlantic Coast Conference and for the 12-team College Football Playoff field.
This story was originally published October 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM.
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