The Miami Hurricanes’ men’s basketball team (15-3, 4-1 ACC) saw its 10-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday afternoon, falling 69-59 to the No. 22 Clemson Tigers (16-3, 6-0) at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Saturday marks Miami’s first loss since Thanksgiving and drops them to 15-3 overall and 4-1 in the ACC rankings.
Clemson seized control early in the contest, opening the game on an 8-0 run before Miami had a chance to respond. However, the Canes were able to settle in and trim the deficit to 15-12 with around 12 minutes left in the first half. The Tigers fired back with a 9-2 run of their own to restore a double-digit cushion and led 35-26 going into the halftime break.
Midway through the second half was when the Hurricanes faced their toughest challenge. The Tigers led by as many as 17 during this period, before the Canes’ pushed back with a 9-0 run over the next two minutes to trim it back down in their favor. The run was ignited by a pair of two Tre Donaldson layups and a three-pointer by Noam Dovrat.
The points shaved the lead a bit, but Clemson was able to regain control and build a 14-point lead entering the final minutes.
Freshman Shelton Henderson led the Canes’ in scoring with 22 points, and that marks the third straight game where he’s scored at least 17 points. Malik Reneau added 11 points, and Dante Allen contributed 10 in the loss. Ernest Udeh Jr. anchored the interior, being dominant on the glass with 17 rebounds, finishing just one board short of his career high.
Miami returns home Tuesday to host Florida State at 7 p.m., and the game will air on ESPNU and locally on 560 AM WQAM. Tuesday’s contest at the Watsco Center will have a ceremony honoring legendary Miami coach Jim Larrañaga.
Gus Aspilaga, Contributing Photographer // Miami Hurricanes bench celebrates as freshman Timo Malovec hits a three pointer against Stetson on Nov. 10
UM football legend Michael Irvin was portrayed on the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday, Jan. 17. The episode was hosted by “Stranger Things” star Finn Wolfhard with musical guest A$AP Rocky as the first show of the year.
Irvin was portrayed by new cast member Kam Patterson who was introduced for the show’s 51st season. The bit aired on “Weekend Update,” a segment that often parodies current events and is hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che.
During the sketch, Che asked if Irvin’s character was “already on 10,” highlighting his high-energy personality.
“That’s just me, Michael,” he said. “My resting heart rate is a perfect score: 16,000.”
Che played into Irvin’s high-energy personality, asked him how he stays in shape and if Indiana would come to Miami and win. Irvin’s character said he needed to get to the game early and would be “running there.”
“I figure if I leave now, hop on 95 depending on weather and traffic, it should take me about six and a half hours,” he said.
Irvin’s character then threw up the famous “U” at the end of the sketch.
Irvin is known for his energetic personality on the sideline and his undeniable support for the ’Canes. He could be seen on the sideline during almost every game this season and has supported the team on and off the field.
Irvin and the Miami Hurricanes have gained national attention for the team’s record breaking run to this year’s national championship that will be played at home in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Irvin was selected as the honorary captain for the Hurricanes for the national championship game.
Miami is set to face the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, Jan. 19. at 7:30 p.m.
The Miami Hurricanes are set to face No. 1 Indiana in the National Championship. Liam Hickey and Zach Cohen reflect on Miami’s Fiesta Bowl victory and break down everything you need to know ahead of this massive matchup. The duo is joined by legendary UM broadcaster Joe Zagacki, who will be on the call for WQAM Radio. It all comes down to Monday night to see who will lift the trophy.
The Miami women’s basketball team dropped its first ACC road game of the season on Thursday night against North Carolina 73-62 in Chapel Hill.
Miami opened the game competitively, leading three different times in the first quarter. Despite shooting 27% from field goal, 30% from beyond the arc, the Hurricanes outrebounded the Tarheels 14-11. Nine of Miami’s first points came from the three point-range, keeping the game within a two-point margin for more than seven minutes. By the end of the quarter, Miami trailed 15-13, with five different players contributing to the score.
North Carolina extended its lead in the early second quarter, but Miami responded. Ahnay Adams and Amarchi Kimpson scored on consecutive possessions to tie the game at 17-17. Kimpson continued to lead the Canes’ offensively, helping Miami regain control and close the second half strong. The Hurricanes entered halftime with a 34-32 lead.
The Tar Heels started the second half with momentum, opening with an 11-2 run to reclaim the lead. North Carolina pushed the margin to double digits later in the quarter following a technical foul from Candace Kpetikou. By the end of the third quarter, the score was 56-46.
North Carolina maintained control in the fourth quarter, opening with a 7-0 run. Miami struggled offensively, shooting 35% in field goal and 25% from three-point range in the final period. Despite 16 point performances from both Kimpson and Gal Raviv, the Hurricanes were unable to keep pace as the Tar Heels secured the win 73-62.
Miami finished the game shooting 21-of-61 from the field and 8-of-32 beyond the arc, while committing 12 turnovers. Improving shooting consistency, limiting turnovers, and sustaining defensive intensity will be key for the Hurricanes as they move farther along into ACC play.
The Hurricanes now sit 11-7 overall and 3-4 in conference action. Miami will next travel to South Bend, Indiana, to face Notre Dame on Jan. 22. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.
Miami’s Women’s Basketball Team prepares for their matchup against Florida Atlantic University at Watsco on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. // Bella Ochoa – Staff Photographer
As of Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m., The University of Miami will now offer free student transportation to the College Football Playoffs national championship at Hard Rock Stadium.
Only students with a student ticket to the game are able to register for the shuttle to and from the stadium, meaning the shuttles are only available for 1,000 students. Shuttles are scheduled to run to the stadium from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and begin taking students back to campus at the end of the game.
In order to board the shuttle, students must show their ticket to the game, Cane Card and registration for the shuttle. Registration for the shuttles closes at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18.
However, this announcement follows growing student frustration about the lack of easy, affordable transportation to the game. Some students have even already made alternative arrangements.
Ava Shah, a senior who was able to secure tickets to the game, had already organized and paid for a bus to take her and other student ticket holders to the game.
“I am a little annoyed that they just announced buses because we had a lot of trouble sorting out logistics for the game and transportation without having to Uber or drive, plus getting a parking spot,” she said. “We found a 30 person party bus and since our tickets were free we decided to splurge on the bus.”
Prior to this announcement, many students were frustrated because free student transportation has been the norm for every regular season home game.
Ashton Weissman, a junior and avid Miami football fan, is particularly unhappy with how the University has handled the national championship game.
“The school was given three million dollars to travel to the game from the CFP committee,” Weissman said. “Because this game is a home game, all of that money should be allocated to the fans. Instead the school is keeping it and won’t even provide transportation for students for their home stadium which is at least 45 minutes away and parking costs hundreds of dollars.”
However, this is neither a regular season game nor a “home” game.
Miami was ranked no. 10 going into the CFP playoffs, the lowest rank of the at-large teams making them the “away team” for every playoff game. This includes the national championship at Hard Rock stadium.
Hard Rock stadium was selected to host the CFP national championship game in 2022, long before Miami made the playoffs.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited UM on Wednesday, Jan. 14 and is scheduled to co-teach alongside professors Casey Klofstad and Joseph Uscinski this semester for POL 393, Special Topics in Public Administration, Policy and Law.
The course will mainly focus on British politics, making specific use of Johnson’s experience in a variety of domains, including government and the media, according to professor Casey Klofstad.
Although Johnson will not be present for every class, he will teach several lectures during the semester. He will also hold office hours outside of class for students to learn about his political experiences.
According to Klofstad, the course will be divided into four parts. Foundations of UK political institutions, current policy dilemmas, global challenges and international safety and prosperity.
“Proffesor Uscinski and I proposed that we design the course in the same way as POL 401: The Election,” Klofstad said. “In both courses we (will) provide a mix of academic lectures and prominent outside speakers.”
The course is open to all UM undergraduate students with no prerequisites.
“The objective is to provide students with an informative and dynamic mix of academic and ‘real world’ perspectives on the topics covered in the course,” Klofstad said.
For students like Marizú Weller Rios, the experience is unbeatable. Rios is a sophomore majoring in political science and public administration hoping to work in international relations and politics.
“I think this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity students absolutely can’t miss. The fact that our university has such a prominent individual as a professor is very admirable,” Rios said. “There is something to learn from Boris Johnson’s experiences for people of every major and interests.”
Even though Johnson will not be the primary professor of the course, Rios is excited to continue learning from him and enjoys his teaching style.
“His teaching style was incredibly engaging and his storytelling made everyone stay in tune with his lecture,” she said. “At the end of the class, the entire class had the opportunity to ask questions about his experiences and the content presented and when it was over.”
According to Rios, professors Klofstad and Uscinski have told students they cannot share in advance when Johnson will attend.
As of now, Johnson is scheduled to visit four times throughout the semester.
An unidentified man was seen riding around campus on an electric scooter throughout campus murmuring unintelligibly, holding a sign taunting the University of Miami football team ahead of their matchup against Indiana University in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
The front of his sign said, “Hoosier Daddy” with the Indiana logo placed between the writing. The Hoosier is the Indiana University mascot. The back of the sign said, “15-0 Hoosiers Don’t Cheat! UM Does.”
Video captured of the unidentified man outside of Whitten UC on Thursday, Jan. 15. // Video credit via unnamed student.
At one point, the man was seen stopped outside Whitten UC, where he began screaming at a group of people.
A junior who wishes to remain unnamed was present at the site of the incident. She claims that someone went up to the man. Whether this person shoved the sign or tripped is unclear, but a verbal altercation ensued after.
In a video captured by the anonymous student, the man can be heard yelling, “You guys are f—ing disrespectful. You’re attacking a f—ing disabled person, motherf—cker. F—k UM, bro.”
Later in the day, students uploaded photos of the man on the anonymous social media platform YikYak. Several photos show the man riding through the Lakeside Patio and the outside of Shalala Student Center.
Several other photos show the man talking to members of the University of Miami Police Department outside the Hecht Athletic Center. The University has not yet responded to The Hurricane’s request for comment. Riding a scooter on sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, or anywhere in the campus core is not allowed, per the University of Miami’s Micromobility Policy.
Trump also has a personal investment in the Hurricanes. Next fall, Kai Trump is committed to joining Miami Athletics on the women’s golf team. Though he has not publicly voiced support for the ’Canes, he has previously invited winning teams to the White House.
Trump and Rubio’s appearance at the game Monday night will undoubtedly bring a larger security presence to Hard Rock Stadium.
When a current or former president attends a public sporting event, the Secret Service oversees security efforts. When Trump attended the Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium in 2025, they coordinated with local law enforcement, stadium security and emergency responders.
Fans attending the game may encounter a higher law enforcement presence or additional security screening. There may be additional traffic coming into the game, and entry may take longer than usual.
The Hurricanes dominated their Irish rivals 81-69 on Tuesday night in South Bend, marking the Canes 10th win in a row.
Not only is the team on a 10-game winning streak and holds a current record of 15-2, but they also now hold an ACC record of 4-0; the first time since the 2022-23 season. Miami’s 15-2 record is tied for the best start in the program’s history, an incredible turnaround following a 7-24 season a year ago.
In the first half, Miami came out strong, leading by as many as seven points. This put the game at 27-20 with 7:44 left in the game, but the Fighting Irish lived up to its name and didn’t give up.
Notre Dame (10-7, 1-3 ACC) slowly chipped away at the score while putting pressure on the Canes. The half ended in an incredible 39-39 tie.
In order to regain the lead in the second half, Miami came out strong and went on a 13-1 scoring run to quickly take the lead 52-40. This was led by guard Tre Donaldson who scored seven of the 13 points with a 3-pointer and a pair of layups.
The Hurricanes took their highest lead yet going 71-58 as five-star freshman Shelton Henderson swished a step-back three with 4:08 left in the second half.
David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer/Senior Guard Tre Donaldson races toward a loose ball against Elon on November 20, 2025.
The game wrapped up with another Hurricanes win and notable performances from Donaldson, Henderson and senior forward Malik Reneau.
Donaldson scored a team high of 23 points, pushing him over 1000 in his entire career. This marks the third consecutive game where he’s scored over 20 points this season.
Malik Reneau had his fifth double-double of the season with 17 points, 10 rebounds and five steals.
Henderson had 17 points as well.
While this game seemed like a back and forth battle, Miami dominated the point scoring with 40 to Notre Dame’s 28, and shot 50% from the field.
The Hurricanes will take on the No. 22 ranked Clemson Tigers Saturday at 2:15 pm on the road. This game will be pivotal in deciding the ACC race early on, as both teams are undefeated in the conference.
Just over a month ago, most people didn’t expect the Miami Hurricanes to even be in the College Football Playoff.
But with a couple of losses by teams ranked ahead of them in the final week of the regular season, the Hurricanes were awarded the final at-large bid in the playoff, sneaking in by the skin of their teeth.
No one expected much from the 10th-seeded ’Canes, but they shocked the world with their stifling defense and old-school run game, taking down No. 7 Texas A&M on the road and then defending champs No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, leading them to a highly anticipated matchup with No. 6 Ole Miss in the semi-final.
With the defense struggling to stop Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, the game turned into a shootout, as the Rebels snagged a late 27-24 lead with just over three minutes left.
There stood the Hurricanes, at their own 25-yard line, with 3:13 left.
Hurricane hopes of ending a 25-year National Championship drought seemed destined to be prolonged — another collapse, another waste of talent, and a waste of millions of dollars spent on veteran transfer quarterback Carson Beck.
Beck faced criticism throughout the year for his failure to show up in big moments, as both of Miami’s losses can be pinned on his turnovers in clutch situations.
In the playoffs, multiple Hurricanes have shined bright in big moments, namely running back Mark Fletcher Jr. and receiver Malachi Toney, who scored in both the team’s previous matchups.
Now it was Beck’s turn to silence his critics.
Photo credit: David Lebowitz, Photo Editor // Miami quarterback Carson Beck runs away from an Ole Miss defender during the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8, 2026.
He started off the drive accurate and safe, hitting his receivers on quick timed routes and staying ahead of the sticks, but after a costly penalty, the ’Canes found themselves facing a third and eighth just outside of field goal range — the first big test of the drive.
Beck fired a dart towards the sideline which was snared by wide receiver C.J. Daniels, who lunged forward for a clutch first down.
Miami fans erupted, but the job wasn’t finished.
Two plays later came another third down, this time just on the edge of field goal range with under a minute to go. Beck dropped back, went through his reads like a seasoned pro, and tossed a ball right over the middle, slicing between defenders and hitting wide out Keelan Marion in stride for a 17-yard gain to get the Hurricanes inside the 20.
Moments later, Beck delivered another dart over the middle to Marion, getting Miami inside the 10-yard line.
After a run up the middle was stifled by the Rebel defense, it seemed like all 67,928 fans inside State Farm Stadium were expecting another run, as that’s been Miami’s mantra all playoffs.
But to everyone’s surprise, the ball was put in Carson Beck’s hands with under 25 seconds to go.
He dropped back to pass, but with no one open he calmly evaded pressure in the pocket before peeking back over to his left, where there was nothing but open grass and an open end zone.
He scampered away from the Rebels defenders and flexed as he hyped up the Miami faithful, charging into the end zone, giving the Hurricanes the lead, and sending them back to the promise land for the first time in over two decades.
In just under three minutes, Beck turned himself from a rental quarterback into a Hurricane legend, now with a chance to complete the dream in Miami’s home stadium against No. 1 Indiana.
Most critics expect a Miami loss, but that’s exactly the role the Hurricanes have thrived in all postseason. The game will be played on Monday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. eastern time and will air on ESPN.
Photo Credit: David Lebowitz, Photo Editor // Miami quarterback Carson Beck sits alone on the sideline with his offensive player of the game trophy following a 31-27 win over Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8, 2026
