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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.
Miami officially adds quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Cooper Barkate from Duke, pairing a top-tier passer with a top-10 receiver to elevate the Hurricanes’ offense; Mensah has two years of eligibility (with the option to turn pro after next season) and Barkate has one, as UM expands its portal haul following an NIL-related settlement with Duke.
Darian Mensah’s fate rests in a Thursday court hearing that could determine whether he can play for Miami in 2026, while Duke has already landed Walker Eget and positions him as their likely 2026 starter—meaning Mensah’s return to Duke appears unlikely. Mensah remains in the transfer portal under a temporary restraining order that bars enrollment elsewhere, and the ruling could force Miami to pivot or keep aggressively pursuing portal targets. Had he joined Miami, his near-4,000-yard, 34-TD season would boost the Hurricanes’ ACC title hopes, and Miami continues to add players such as Damon Wilson II, Vandrevius Jacobs, and Omar Thornton for 2026.
Clemson unveiled its 2026 football schedule: the Tigers open Sept. 5 at LSU, play seven home games (Georgia Southern, North Carolina, Miami, Charleston Southern, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, South Carolina), and travel to Cal for a Friday night game Sept. 25. The schedule also includes a potential Friday/Saturday game at Syracuse in early November (flex), with kickoff times TBA.
Miami Hurricanes superfan and adult-film star Abella Danger weighed in on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s draft prospects, calling him quick, powerful and intentional and saying the Raiders would be lucky to have him as a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft; Mendoza, who threw for 3,535 yards and 41 touchdowns in Bloomington, has already praised Las Vegas as the team pursues a new head coach after Pete Carroll’s firing.
Speculation about Darian Mensah joining Miami lingers, but observers suggest the Hurricanes’ best QB option could already be on the roster, making an external addition less certain.
Miami was inches from a blocked-punt TD turning point in the 3rd quarter. A designed trick play on Indiana’s punt would’ve yielded a 95-yard return and a 14-10 Miami lead, but the punt was perfectly placed, forcing Malachi Toney to field at the 4-yard line and preventing the play. Miami then went three-and-out, and Indiana recovered the punt for a touchdown, widening the gap to 17-7 and creating a pivotal 14-point swing in the CFP final.
Miami Hurricanes’ bid to add Duke quarterback Darian Mensah could hinge on a court ruling: Duke is suing Mensah over a multi-year NIL contract that allegedly prevents him from enrolling elsewhere, and a judge has ordered Duke to place him in the transfer portal with an expedited decision likely by Wednesday. Mensah, a 6’3” 205-pound playmaker who threw for 3,973 yards and 34 TDs in 2025 and has two years of eligibility left, would bolster Miami’s quarterback room as Carson Beck departs and Emory Williams weighs a transfer. The dispute echoes earlier transfer-saga dynamics seen in the Xavier Lucas case.