There's still work to be done, but 2025 offered proof of concept for Mario Cristobal's vision for the Miami program

A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.

Miami and its famous “U” helmets will be squaring off against Indiana on Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a matchup that marks the Hurricanes ’ first berth in a national title game in 23 years. Regardless of whether it wins or loses, it’s safe to say “The U” is back.

Miami just produced its best season in a generation, but there are challenges ahead if the Hurricanes want to stay on top

Miami's bid for its first national championship since 2001 ended Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium as the Hurricanes lost to unbeaten Indiana.

To make the CFP title game, Beck has led Miami on an impressive run, with three consecutive upset victories: vs. No. 7 Texas A&M, vs. No. 2 Ohio State and vs. No. 6 Ole Miss. He has thrown for 509 yards and four touchdown passes with just one interception in Miami's run through the CFP.

Miami's football team faces big changes next season with a new quarterback, new starters on both lines, and a new kicker

In the quiet aftermath of a championship that slipped away by inches, Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal delivered a raw, emotional assessment of his team’s loss. Following Miami’s 27-21 defeat to the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship, Cristobal shouldered the responsibility.