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Georgia coach Kirby Smart opened with a NIL money joke aimed at Mario Cristobal at the Spurrier Awards in Gainesville, with Cristobal firing back about Carson Beck and Smart’s pre-NIL era; the exchange also included playful jabs at Florida as Spurrier watched.
Former Miami GA Mario Cristobal was nearly recruited into the Secret Service in 1998, but chose coaching football instead. Now he leads Miami to the College Football Playoff title game, a path shaped by that near-decision and family roots in law enforcement.
An in-depth profile of Mario Cristobal’s ascent from Cuba-born exile to Miami coach leading the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff National Championship, tracing his family’s sacrifices, work ethic, and the long road from FIU to Oregon back to his alma mater.
OutKick writer Austin Perry, a Florida Gators fan living in South Florida, admits he’s more anxious than excited about Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship between the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers. He explains personal and professional stakes: he’s long criticized Miami head coach Mario Cristobal and Indiana’s Curt Cignetti, noting Indiana’s roster ranks around 72nd with many players from the transfer portal. A win by Indiana would challenge his beliefs about talent and championship pathways, while a Miami victory would let him avoid looking foolish in his career. Ultimately, he says he may root for the Hoosiers to prevent another public misreading of the sport and to keep his professional reputation intact.
Miami Hurricanes are actively pursuing a high-end veteran quarterback through the transfer portal, with Brendan Sorsby emerging as a top target. The team has received praise from notable figures like Nick Saban and ESPN's Joey Galloway, highlighting their strong line of scrimmage and competitive spirit. Miami is also making roster improvements and attracting interest from other top transfer players, aiming to strengthen their championship contention.
Miami's highly touted team was upset by Louisville in a surprising loss, exposing vulnerabilities and dampening their College Football Playoff hopes, highlighting ongoing struggles despite early successes.
Miami's impressive win over Notre Dame has boosted its recruiting efforts, especially for a top local 5-star WR, with several high-profile prospects and visitors showing strong interest in the program following the game.
Mario Cristobal's key staff member, strength coach Aaron Feld, is stepping away from the program to prioritize his family, leaving a significant vacancy as the team prepares for the summer season.
Miami tight end Cam McCormick has been granted a ninth season of college football eligibility, making him the first player to have nine seasons of eligibility. After sustaining multiple season-ending injuries, including a left ankle injury and a right Achilles injury, McCormick will return to the Hurricanes for the 2024 season. His return is praised by Miami coach Mario Cristobal, who highlights McCormick's character and leadership. This unique eligibility situation is a result of McCormick missing multiple seasons due to injuries and the NCAA's additional year of eligibility granted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Miami football defies odds by signing a top 10 recruiting class for the second consecutive year, making them the only program outside the Big 10 or SEC to do so. Despite losing some recruits and experiencing drama during the Early National Signing Period, Miami managed to maintain momentum and secure commitments from highly-rated players. Head coach Mario Cristobal aims to continue adding elite talent to improve the team's roster and move up in the rankings.
The Miami Hurricanes have had a successful Early Signing Period, securing commitments from several highly-rated recruits. Despite losing one recruit to Alabama, they managed to flip a 4-star linebacker from Florida and are still in the running for other top prospects. With a strong class already committed, Miami's head coach Mario Cristobal aims to continue rebuilding the program through both the Early Signing Period and traditional signing day, as well as utilizing the Transfer Portal.
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is set to return to the field against Virginia after missing the previous game due to an undisclosed injury. Coach Mario Cristobal confirmed that Van Dyke is "good to go" and that the team is in a good place heading into the matchup. Freshman Emory Williams filled in for Van Dyke in the last game, throwing for 151 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
Mario Cristobal makes one of the worst coaching decisions ever by not taking a knee and fumbling the ball, resulting in a loss for Miami; Ohio State hopes to avoid another upset by Purdue; USC narrowly escapes against Arizona in a wild game; 14 FBS teams remain undefeated; Week 6 of college football had both fun and wacky moments.
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal's poor game management skills were on full display during a recent game against Georgia Tech, resulting in a devastating loss for the Hurricanes. With less than 40 seconds remaining and a field goal lead, Cristobal made the inexplicable decision to run a draw play, leading to a fumble and a Georgia Tech recovery. In the following plays, Miami's secondary allowed an untouched touchdown, sealing their defeat. This is not the first time Cristobal has made such blunders, raising questions about his coaching abilities. Miami's reputation as a serious football program continues to suffer, and their empire appears to be built on sand.
Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal's decision not to kneel the ball and run out the clock in a game against Georgia Tech backfired, leading to an improbable last-second touchdown by the Yellow Jackets and a 23-20 victory for Georgia Tech. This decision mirrored a similar situation in 2018 when Cristobal, then the coach at Oregon, also chose not to kneel, resulting in a fumble and an overtime loss to Stanford.