Miami Hurricanes is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +23.1. Miami Hurricanes enters the season with a power rating of +23.1, placing them above average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Miami Hurricanes head to Stanford next in Week 1. In 2025, Miami Hurricanes went 10-2 overall, 7-5 against the spread, and 4-8 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Miami Hurricanes Power Rating of +23.1 is 22.9 points above the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Miami Hurricanes have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 11,435 miles, ranking 21th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Stanford | 2,569 mi | 5,139 mi |
| Week 2 | Florida A&M | Home | 5,139 mi |
| Week 3 | Wake Forest | 701 mi | 6,541 mi |
| Week 4 | Central Michigan | Home | 6,541 mi |
| Week 5 | Clemson | 621 mi | 7,782 mi |
| Week 6 | — | Bye | |
| Week 7 | Florida State | Home | 7,782 mi |
| Week 8 | Pittsburgh | Home | 7,782 mi |
| Week 9 | North Carolina | 689 mi | 9,160 mi |
| Week 10 | Notre Dame | 1,138 mi | 11,435 mi |
| Week 11 | Duke | Home | 11,435 mi |
| Week 12 | Virginia Tech | Home | 11,435 mi |
| Week 13 | Boston College | Home | 11,435 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Miami returns one of the ACC's top quarterbacks in Darian Mensah, who threw for 34 touchdowns and only six interceptions last season at Duke. He is reunited with his favorite target Cooper Barkate (1,106 yards, seven touchdowns) and joined by dynamic slot receiver Malachi Toney (1,211 yards, 10 touchdowns) and 1,000-yard rusher Mark Fletcher Jr. (1,192 yards, 12 touchdowns). The Hurricanes have three proven playmakers who can stretch the field and create mismatches, making the passing game and run game equally dangerous.
The offensive line loses four starters from last year's national title game run. The lone returning starter is Matthew McCoy, who can play guard or tackle. The unit relies on oft-injured center Ryan Rodriguez, true freshman tackle Jackson Cantwell, and former 5-star recruit Samson Okunlola. If this group can gel quickly, the offense has the weapons to be elite, but any struggles up front could limit the explosive potential of Mensah and the skill players.
Miami added Missouri transfer Damon Wilson II, who had nine sacks in 2025, to a defensive line that already includes returning contributors Marquise Lightfoot, Armondo Blount, Ahmad Moten Sr., and Justin Scott. The secondary returns its top four cornerbacks, led by Romanas Frederique Jr. (seven pass breakups) and Xavier Lucas (45 tackles, one interception), plus safeties Zechariah Poyser (68 tackles) and Bryce Fitzgerald (six interceptions). This group has the talent to create pressure and force turnovers.
Mohamed Toure returns after recording 84 tackles last season, but the linebacker position has question marks behind him. Chase Smith and former NC State transfer Kamal Bonner need to step up to provide reliable depth. If the front seven can't consistently stop the run or cover in the middle, opposing offenses could exploit that weakness.
Kicker Jack Olsen was 19-of-21 on field goals last season, punter Dylan Joyce averaged 44.4 yards per punt, and Malachi Toney is a dangerous returner (13.0 yards per punt return). Head coach Mario Cristobal has built a roster that is an ACC favorite and a legitimate national title threat, and an opposing ACC assistant noted that Cristobal's past painful losses have made him more focused on game management and winning close games.
Miami Hurricanes is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Miami Hurricanes holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +23.1, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Miami Hurricanes's home field advantage rating is 1.6 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Miami Hurricanes travels 11,435 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 21th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Miami Hurricanes: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating +23.1.
