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The piece highlights five 'most interesting' Notre Dame games for 2026—Miami, Michigan State, SMU, Wisconsin, and BYU—focusing on revived rivalries, potential top-25 intrigue, and early-season tests, and invites readers to share their takes in the comments.
The Arizona Cardinals selected quarterback Carson Beck with the 65th overall pick in the third round, adding a former Georgia starter who moved to Miami and helped the Hurricanes reach the national title game, while veterans Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew provide depth amid offseason uncertainty.
With the 68th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Miami offensive tackle Markel Bell. Bell stands 6'9" tall and weighs 346 pounds, presenting a massive blocking presence with surprisingly good movement for his size; he played left tackle at Miami and is expected to be developed at right tackle behind Lane Johnson, as the Eagles maintain a preference for massive linemen even amid a new offensive scheme and the departure of longtime OL coach Jeff Stoutland.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor with the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Mesidor, 25, emerged as a standout at Miami in 2025 (12.5 sacks, 17.5 TFL) after starting at West Virginia, and despite injury history is viewed as a disruptive three-down edge who can contribute immediately as LA’s third edge rusher behind Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu.
Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr., a top NFL Draft prospect, was driving in a 2024 collision that left Destiny Betts severely injured and later died; Bain received a careless driving citation that was dismissed as defective, with no charges filed, and a separate 2025 incident yielded another defective-citation dismissal. NFL teams will review the incident as Bain’s draft stock remains high.
NFL draft prospect Rueben Bain Jr. is linked to a 2024 Miami crash that left Destiny Betts in a coma and later dead; Bain was cited for careless driving (charges dropped) and several NFL teams were aware of the incident, as Bain continued to attract top-10 draft buzz, with Lions GM Brad Holmes confirming prior knowledge.
Rising Miami Hurricanes defensive end Rueben Bain, projected to be a first‑round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, was cited for careless driving in a 2024 Florida crash that left Destiny Betts dead after three months in a coma; the charge was later dropped, and while some sources question Bain’s transparency, teams reportedly remain satisfied with his explanation as Bain posted strong 2025 stats and Miami advanced to the national championship before losing to Indiana.
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, regarded as a top player, alleges Miami tampered with him after the Cotton Bowl, drawing scrutiny on Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal and turning discussion toward recruiting and a potential rematch in next season’s national-title race.
In the NCAA Tournament's second round, Purdue is favored over Miami in a high-scoring matchup. The predicted total is around 147.5, with Purdue -7.5 and Miami +7.5 on the spread. The piece recommends the Over 147.5 as the best bet and features a Miami-Purdue same-game parlay including Fletcher Loyer Over 2.5 three-pointers and Purdue moneyline, along with player props (Loyer points, Braden Smith assists, Oscar Cluff rebounds) depending on your risk tolerance.
Purdue heads into a paint-heavy matchup with Miami, a 26-8 ACC team ranked 30th by KenPom. Miami relies on a strong interior nucleus led by Malik Reneau and Ernest Udeh, uses a six-man rotation, and features solid rebounding; they can surge from deep if Donaldson is hot. Purdue should double Reneau to neutralize the interior, attack the paint, and look for open perimeter shots as Miami’s bench usage is limited and turnover risk exists. If Purdue brings consistent defense and execution, its depth and interior attack give it the edge over a Hurricanes squad that thrives when they establish inside scoring.
Missouri (No. 10) clashes with Miami (No. 7) in the NCAA Tournament in St. Louis, with betting analysis centering on Trent Pierce and Miami's vulnerable 3-point defense; the top bet is Pierce Over 1.5 threes, complemented by a same-game parlay featuring Stone, Donaldson, and Washington hitting threes and a Missouri team-total over, all set against Miami’s edge in turnover margin and rebounding.
Louisville couldn’t match Miami's size or outside shooting, going 6-for-24 from three and committing 13 turnovers that Miami converted into 21 points, as the Hurricanes pulled away for a 78-73 win that ends Louisville’s ACC Tournament run. Ryan Conwell led Louisville with 22 points and nine rebounds, J’Vonne Hadley added 19, and Khani Rooths scored 11 in nine minutes, while Reneau led Miami with 24 points in a game decided by a late turnover that sealed the outcome.
No. 10 Florida baseball swept Miami (No. 17) in Coral Gables, winning the first two games 7-2 and 8-4, while Sunday's series finale was canceled due to inclement weather and will not be made up. The Gators improve to 11-1, extend their series lead over Miami to 138-136-1, and begin a 10-game homestand with a Tuesday FAU game on SEC Network+.
No. 14 Virginia rallied from an 11-point first-half hole to edge Miami 86-83 at John Paul Jones Arena, finishing with Chance Mallory's three free throws after a late foul on a 3-pointer as Jacari White delivered a timely 3 earlier; the ceremony honoring former UVA coach Tony Bennett preceded the game, and Virginia extended its winning streak to eight while six Cavaliers scored in a tense, 12-lead-change affair.
Duke transfer Darian Mensah, who finished the regular season second in the nation in touchdown passes and passing yards and helped Duke win the ACC title and Sun Bowl, has drawn NFL‑level praise from coaches and analysts. He's an accurate, pocket‑poised passer who thrives in play‑action and posted standout numbers when blitzed (65.3% on 199 attempts, 22 TDs, 2 INT); however, his accuracy drops under heavy pressure and he had eight fumbles last season. His deep‑ball numbers are uneven, but his overall skill set and leadership give UM a high‑upside quarterback with noticeable pro potential if he continues to develop.