August 22, 2026 - As the 2026 football season quickly approaches, position battles are still underway. The competition is fierce on Greentree. At this time, CaneReports will attempt to break down the projected depth chart at each position group. Remember, the coaching staff can still make final changes to these depth charts. Today, we project the OFFENSIVE TACKLE group. Left Tackle: Samson “Pancake” Okunlola Samson has won the starting job during fall camp. He brings two year

August 22, 2026 - Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman met with the press this week and shared his perspective on his defense as they prepare to open the 2026 season. On Miami’s 2026 defense: “I think we're getting better every single day. I think little steps, but I think we're playing faster. I think our guys are communicating a lot better, and I think we're playing together as a unit. And every day, We're growing closer together. You can see guys really trusting ea

August 21, 2026 - LSU transfer power forward Robert Miller signed with Miami on Friday. At 6’-10”/230, Robert is the 14th member of the 2026-27 Hurricane team. The Texas native is a rising junior and is expected to reinforce Miami’s front court with his physical presence, both offensively and defensively. "He plays with great energy, protects the rim and is an efficient finisher around the basket", said Miami head coach Jai Lucas in a released statement. “He brings the type o

August 20, 2026 - Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson met with the media on Wednesday. He shared his perspective on the offense’s progress and his expectations for the 2026 season. On the progress of Miami’s offense in fall camp.… “I mean, like probably everywhere in the nation right now, you’ve got good days and you’ve got bad. And we’ve had, obviously, some bad days. Our defense is really talented. But the good thing about it is if we have a day that we’re a little o

August 20, 2026 - As the 2026 football season quickly approaches, position battles are still underway. The competition is fierce on Greentree. At this time, CaneReports will attempt to break down the projected depth chart at each position group. Remember, the coaching staff can still make final changes to these depth charts. Today, we project the TIGHT END group. NOTE: Sophomore Luka Gilbert has been lost for the season (injury) and is not included in this depth chart. Elija

- courtesy of Miami Athletics - August 20, 2026 - CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah was named to the 2026 Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch List, the Davey O’Brien Foundation announced Thursday. Mensah is one of 30 quarterbacks selected to the preseason list for the award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top college quarterback. The San Luis Obispo, Calif., native enters his first season with the Hurricanes following a standout 2

courtesy of Miami Athletics August 19, 2026 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. The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes college football’s outstanding receiver at any position, where any player who catches a pass is eligible for the award; Miami is one of nine programs tied for the most Biletnikoff Award preseason wa

August 20, 2026 - The other day, we projected a massive wave of realignment coming within the next six months. The reaction was swift and passionate. “Did you forget the conference cap at 19 schools?” Good point. We projected the Big Ten would quickly expand to 24 member schools within the proposed 180-day grace period for schools to transfer. “Other than Miami and Notre Dame, ACC schools will not have offers to go to the Big Ten or SEC. The SEC/BigTen schools don’t want to s

August 19, 2027 - Miami had a record setting year under first year head coach Jai Lucas. The Canes had the best turnaround season in school history, returning to the NCAA National Tournament with a 26-9 record. However, coach Lucas and his staff again had to rebuild the roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The staff is now focused on recruiting efforts for 2027 high school prospects to achieve a sustainable roster moving forward. Look for Miami to sign 2-3 recruits in thei

August 19, 2026 - As the 2026 football season quickly approaches, position battles are still underway. The competition is fierce on Greentree. At this time, CaneReports will attempt to break down the projected depth chart at each position group. Remember, the coaching staff can still make final changes to these depth charts. Today, we project the DEFENSIVE LINE group. EDGE RUSHERS: Damon Wilson II Miami landed one of the SEC’s top pass rusher this off-season. Will he step up