Fall Scrimmage Reports
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Miami's Second Scrimmage Shows 'Progress' But Still have Miles to Go
- CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes finished their second scrimmage ahead of their Stanford season opener on Sept.
- 4, and to Mario Cristobal , there is still much to do.
- The Hurricanes have a stander to keep after back-to-back 10-win seasons with expectations to go 11-1, or 12-0 this season.
- However, Cristobal and everyone knows that they are far from where they want to be at this...
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Canes Camp Report: Aug. 21
- MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Hurricanes were back in action Friday morning, and this time, they held their second scrimmage of preseason camp on Greentree.
- After the scrimmage, head coach Mario Cristobal shared his thoughts on the workout with radio analyst Don Bailey Jr.
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- Pick/market: Friday morning, the Hurricanes were seen back in action hosting their second scrimmage of fall practice.
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- QB/OL: Miami's second scrimmage of fall camp went down on Greentree, and it basically signals the end of fall camp.
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- Injury: Courtesy of Miami Athletics: The Hurricanes were back in action Friday evening, although instead of working on Greentree on this particular day, the team headed north to Hard Rock Stadium for their first scrimmage...
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Scrimmage Notes
- Practice: Sounds like the NIL dept better start preparing for a meeting with Congdon and his agent in the not so distant future if this keeps up.
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Canes Camp Report: Aug. 14
- MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Hurricanes were back in action Friday evening, although instead of working on Greentree on this particular day, the team headed north to Hard Rock Stadium for their first scrimmage of preseason camp.
- After the scrimmage, head coach Mario Cristobal shared his thoughts on the workout with radio analyst Don Bailey Jr.
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Injuries
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State of the State, August 25
- Injury: Basically, unless that QB is injured, it's hard to see anyone on the SEC beating them, but that's why the play the games, I guess...
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Tight Ends
- Injury: You have to update that list dude, Gilbert is out for the season.
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- WR/DB: Camp wrapped with one roster change that shifts the picture here — Cam Vaughn is off the team, dismissed, and that opens up reps that were already going to be hard to find in...
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- Injury: Here's the story of the scrimmage after talking to team sources: - First and most important takeaway: we're pretty healthy.
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Quarterbacks
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- QB: Darian Mensah has been named to the 2026 Manning Award Preseason Watch List, recognizing the nation’s top quarterback
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Mensah Named to Manning Award Watch List
- CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah was named to the 2026 Manning Award Preseason Watch List, the Allstate Sugar Bowl announced Monday.
- The San Luis Obispo, California, native arrived at Miami after a standout 2025 season.
- Mensah started 14 games for the Blue Devils and completed 334 of 500 passes for 3,973 yards and 34 touchdowns against six interceptions.
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- QB/LB: Courtesy of Miami Athletics: University of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah was named to the 2026 Manning Award Preseason Watch List, the Allstate Sugar Bowl announced Monday.
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Cam Ward
- QB/OL: If the Titans don't fix the OL problem there is not a QB on earth that will be successful.
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Darian Mensah / Carson Beck
- QB/OL: Man look, I really like Beck and he was the first QB to lead Miami to a title game since another famous #11.
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Preseason AP Poll Out - Canes Ranked #7
- QB/OL: We’re #7 solely because the other teams are given the benefit of the doubt and we aren’t yet #3 team is led by gunner stockton bro lol.
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mensah undervalued
- Pick/market: For sure Mensah, last year, was analytically a top 2-4 QB in the country and now he surrounds himself with more talent; and yet Media will continue to prop up the same names we...
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- QB/WR: Courtesy of Miami Athletics University of Miami wide receivers Malachi Toney and Cooper Barkate were named to the 2026 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation announced Wednesday.
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- OL: Position previews with Chuck Martin This week, Coach Martin is taking you through quarterbacks, linebackers, offensive line and running backs.
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Coaching / Pressers
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- [forum] QB/OL: Miami Hurricanes offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson spoke with the media yesterday afternoon, reflecting on practice and the offensive growth with Darian Mensah.
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- [forum] Pick/market: Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman spoke with the media yesterday afternoon, reflecting on practice and the defensive growth.
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- Pick/market: Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman spoke with the media yesterday afternoon, reflecting on practice and the defensive growth.
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- QB/OL: Miami Hurricanes offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson spoke with the media yesterday afternoon, reflecting on practice and the offensive growth with Darian Mensah.
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Offensive Updates
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- OL/LB: Miami Hurricanes veteran offensive lineman Ryan Roderguiez spoke with the media, reflecting on fall practice and more.
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- OL: Miami OL commit JT Williams down for a minute after a play, but walks off field under own power.
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Canes Camp Report: Aug. 18
- CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The Hurricanes were back in action Tuesday on the Greentree Practice Fields as the third week of preseason camp continued at Miami.
- After practice, offensive linemen Matt McCoy and Ryan Rodriguez , along with defensive back Zechariah Poyser and linebacker Chase Smith spoke with reporters to share their thoughts on the day’s session, how camp is progressing and more.
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- Intel: Malachi Toney and Cooper Barkate have been named to the 2026 Biletnikoff Award Watch List, presented annually to college football’s outstanding receiver at any position
- RB: Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle was accused of driving at least 130 mph while fleeing a traffic stop last month, which led to his arrest warrant and subsequent arrest last week.
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- QB/WR: Miami’s fall camp continues to bring plenty of competition, and that battle is especially noticeable between the Hurricanes’ wide receivers and defensive backs.
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Really good breakdown of Samson by Tengwall
- OL/LB: X's and O's Thread 'Film Study: Why Miami OL Samson Okunlola Is Going To BREAKOUT In 2026' Thursday at 6:11 PM I've been wanting to make this Film Study for so long!
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- QB/WR: Miami wide receiver Vandrevius Jacobs is seeing plenty of competition inside the Hurricanes’ receiver room, but he believes that competition is bringing out the best in everyone.
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- RB: Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle was arrested Thursday on a Sunrise PD warrant that included charges of reckless driving and fleeing and eluding.
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Canes Camp Report: Aug. 13
- CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The Hurricanes were back in action Thursday on the Greentree Practice Fields as the second week of preseason camp continues at Miami.
- After practice, defensive backs Bryce Fitzgerald and Omar Thornton , along with wide receivers Vandrevius Jacobs , Joshua Moore and Daylyn Upshaw spoke with reporters to share their thoughts on the day’s session and more.
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Defensive Updates
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- Defense: Ahmad Moten Sr.
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- OL/DL: Miami Hurricanes linebacker Chase Smith spoke with the media.
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Moten, Wilson Named to Bednarik Award Watch List
- CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami defensive linemen Ahmad Moten Sr. and Damon Wilson II were named to the 2026 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Friday.
- Semifinalists for the Bednarik Award will be announced Nov.
- 10, with three finalists set to be unveiled Nov.
- The winner will be announced Dec.
- 10 during The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN.
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Toure Named to Butkus Award Watch List
- CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami linebacker Mohamed Toure was named to the 2026 Butkus Award preseason watch list, the Butkus Foundation announced Thursday.
- Toure made an immediate impact during his first season with the Hurricanes, starting all 16 games in 2025.
- He finished the year leading the team with 84 tackles, including three tackles for loss and two sacks, while adding six pass breakups.
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CaneSport Rewind: Catch up on all of our Fall Camp Coverage
- Miami enters game week ranked No. 7 in the preseason AP poll, with the article describing an offense expected to rank among the nation's most explosive and a defense returning many pieces from a top-five unit.
- Transfer quarterback Darian Mensah is the centerpiece of Shannon Dawson's adaptable offense, with fall coverage emphasizing his chemistry with a deep group of weapons and the importance of restoring Miami's road production.
- Miami rebuilt its offensive line around Matthew McCoy while also evaluating Samson Okunlola, Max Buchanan and freshman Ben Congdon, making line cohesion a central championship-level test for 2026.
- The defensive outlook centers on resolving linebacker questions and replacing edge production with Damon Wilson, Marquise Lightfoot and Armondo Blount, while the secondary is presented as a potential national strength.
- Miami's comparatively soft schedule is framed as both a path to the playoff and a concentration-risk trap in which one poor Saturday could materially damage its championship route.
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- Pick/market: On Saturday afternoon, Miami Hurricanes head football coach Mario Cristobal joined the Pat McAfee show on ESPN, reflecting on fall practices and the team.
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Fall Camp Top 25 (2026 edition)
- Pick/market: I wouldn't compare him to anyone who has come through here as much as 2 DBs who came out of FSU 10-12 years ago.
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More Rat Poison
- Intel: Todd McShay Picks Historic College Football Powerhouse to Win the National Championship Winning a national championship in college football has become an increasingly more difficult feat in the last three decades.
7 MORE DAYS... Football!!!!!
- LB: Don't get me wrong, I'm happy that football is close, but that lineup will not keep me from anchoring out in the middle of the lake next Saturday.
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- Practice: “Day by day, we have to get better.” RedHawk Insider No.
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We need the rivalry back
- Intel: There has never been a better time to make Notre Dame–Miami an annual rivalry again.
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Podcast: ACC Win Totals Part 1: Clemson, Florida State, Miami & MORE | 2026 College Football Futures
- Miami was described as the ACC's best team on paper, with Darien Mensah's arrival and Damon Wilson's addition strengthening an already veteran roster.
- The spring emphasis was on developing depth because so many established players required limited work; Notre Dame is the schedule's defining test as Miami tries to win its first ACC title.
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Miami Football Super Fan
- Intel: there are some people out there who are proud of themselves and say that they would never bark for a woman.
- KICKER: Dylan Joyce has been named to the Ray Guy Award Preseason Watch List, recognizing the nation’s top punter
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Joyce Named to Ray Guy Award Preseason Watch List
- CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami punter Dylan Joyce has been named to the preseason watch list for the Ray Guy Award, presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate punter.
- The Australia native averaged 44.4 yards across 54 punts last season, with 13 traveling at least 50 yards.
- Joyce placed 23 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line while recording just six touchbacks.
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