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Notre Dame opens the 2026 college football season ranked No. 4 in the AP preseason poll, earning several first-place votes; its top opponents in the poll are Miami (No. 7), BYU (No. 14), and SMU (No. 19), while Ohio State, Oregon, and Georgia occupy the top three spots.
Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle was arrested in Broward County on charges of reckless driving and aggravated fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer at high speed, tied to a July 10 incident in which he allegedly fled a Sunrise Police detective with emergency lights and sirens activated. He turned himself in Thursday, was booked and released on $55,000 bond; aggravated fleeing is a second-degree felony. UM said it is aware of the incident and will comment as legal proceedings unfold. Lyle, a Fort Lauderdale native and St. Thomas Aquinas alumnus, was preparing for his third season and had a strong 2024 freshman year before injuries limited him in 2025; coach Mario Cristobal said he is healthy and could have a bigger role this season.
An early look at the 2026 preseason rankings argues that five high-profile programs—Texas, Alabama, LSU, Miami, and Penn State—are overrated because polls lean on brand, transfer portal headlines, and past reputations rather than current rosters or recent results. Each program faces roster turnover or quarterback uncertainty: Texas with an unsettled line and Arch Manning-era hype; Alabama lacking a defined starting quarterback and a struggling run game; LSU undergoing its largest roster overhaul in program history with an unproven QB; Miami losing major starters and relying on a first-year quarterback; and Penn State in a transition year under Matt Campbell with a largely new roster. The piece contends these factors don’t justify top-five or high-teen placements given last season’s results and the current roster reality.
CBS Sports ranks the top 10 running-back rooms for the 2026 season, led by Miami and Texas Tech for depth and versatility. The piece details headliners and notable backups across programs such as Oregon, Louisville, USC, Florida, Missouri, Texas, Ohio State and Georgia, highlighting players like Mark Fletcher Jr. at Miami and Cameron Dickey/J’Koby Williams/Quinten Joyner at Texas Tech, and arguing that a deep, varied backfield can be the difference when injuries or rough slates hit.
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.