Miami made the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history after a thrilling 10-2 regular season. Even the least sports-inclined ’Canes can appreciate the spirit behind football, so get your game face on and celebrate part of why it’s so great to be a Miami Hurricane.
Sixth-year redshirt senior wide receiver CJ Daniels makes a one-handed touchdown catch during a 27-24 win over Notre Dame at Hard Rock Stadium on Aug. 31, 2025.
Texas Down
Our first ever game in the College Football Playoffs ended in a victory against the Aggies, kicking off the Hurricanes’ journey to the finals.
With a minute and 44 seconds left in the game, freshman wide receiver Malachi Toney runs the ball into the endzone to give Miami the 10-3 lead.
Facing pressure from the Texas A&M defense, junior running back Mark Fletcher Jr. holds out his arm to continue his run down the field. Fletcher led the game with 173 rushing yards.
Scott and Toure – Working together, sixth-year senior defensive back Keionte Scott and graduate student linebacker Mohamed Toure tackle Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed. Scott had two sacks and three tackles for loss in the first round playoff game.
In the third quarter, sophomore defensive back Zechariah Poyser and graduate student linebacker Mohamed Toure stop a run from Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion. Four plays later, freshman defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald intercepts a Texas A&M pass.
Diving to the ground, sophomore defensive back Xavier Lucas tackles Texas A&M wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman during the first round college football playoff matchup.
Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal raises up his fist in celebration after beating #7 Texas A&M 10-3 in the first round of the college football playoffs.
What’s a Buckeye?
The ’Canes celebrated a victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes as 2025 came to a close, and set the stage for a good year ahead.
During the first quarter of the college football playoff quarterfinal, senior wide receiver CJ Daniels avoids a tackle from an Ohio State defend.
Sixth-year senior defensive back Keionte Scott returns an interception for a 72 yard touchdown to bring Miami a 14 point lead over Ohio State.
After the Miami special teams division stops a Dylan Joyce punt at the Ohio State 2-yard line, freshman defensive back Ja’Boree Antoine celebrates with his teammates.
Junior running back Mark Fletcher Jr. scores the first touchdown in Miami’s win over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl college football playoff quarterfinal.
During the second quarter of the Cotton Bowl against Ohio State, junior defensive back Ahmad Moten Sr. tackles quarterback Julian Sayin.
Facing pressure from an Ohio State defender, sixth-year senior quarterback Carson Beck attempts a pass to sophomore tight end Elija Lofton.
Never A Miss
The Fiesta Bowl had both Miami and Ole Miss fans at the edge of their seats up until the last second. The victory by the ’Canes secured our place in the championship game.
After beating Ole Miss in the college football playoff semifinals, Miami players, including senior wide receiver Keelan Marion, celebrate on stage.
21-27
The Hurricanes went in the underdog against undefeated Indiana University in the CFP National Championship game. Though the Hoosiers claimed a 27-21 victory, the
’Canes fought valiantly, as they have all season, leaving hope for another great run in 2026.
Students cheer and hold up the U in the student section of a sold-out Hard Rock Stadium as the Hurricanes defeat Notre Dame 27-24 on Aug. 31, 2025
