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Miami downs the Aggies 10-3 for first College Football Playoff win

Jayden Gonzalez and Sebastian Font
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Miami downs the Aggies 10-3 for first College Football Playoff win

Up seven with 27 seconds left, the Miami Hurricanes needed one stop to win their first-ever College Football Playoff game against the Texas A&M Aggies.

On third and goal from the five yard line, Marcel Reed fired the ball into the back of the end zone, looking for Melin Ohrstrom to tie the game.

Instead, true freshman safety Bryce Fitzgerald jumped the route, picking the ball off from Reed and falling to the ground before celebrating with his teammates. 

Quarterback Carson Beck took a knee, let the clock run to zero, and set the Hurricane crowd into a frenzy as the ’Canes took down the Aggies 10-3.

Amid the chaos of 104,122 fans at Kyle Field Saturday afternoon — most wearing maroon and white — the cheer that resounded through the stadium was, “It’s great to be a Miami Hurricane.”

Mark Fletcher Jr. and Malachi Toney stepped up in a big way to set up Fitzgerald’s interception. 

Tied 3-3, with four minutes left at their own 14-yard line, Fletcher found a hole up the middle. The junior running back evaded tackles and carried Dalton Brooks as he ran for 56 yards, setting the ’Canes up in field goal range.

Fletcher led the way for a Miami offense that had just 103 total passing yards. The junior finished the game with a career high 172 yards on 17 carries, averaging 10.8 yards per attempt. 

Five plays later, Beck pitched the ball to Toney, who sprinted to the right sideline and hit the pylon for a touchdown to take the lead.

Toney’s touchdown was redemption for a fumble he committed earlier in the quarter. Not only was Fletcher crucial in the drive itself, the junior running back was the first one to console Toney after the play and gave him the motivation to keep going.

“I told [Toney] ‘God’s putting you through a little adversity, look how much time is on the clock’,” Fletcher said to the media postgame.

But for a game that ended with so much energy and excitement, the first half was anything but.

The two teams combined for seven punts, three failed field goal attempts and no points while the Aggies were the only side to enter the red zone in the first half.

It was sloppy offensive football that was magnified by defensive prowess from both sides.

“The number one thing was to contain [Reed] in the pocket,” Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman said. “And our guys did a great job at handling changing up the picture pre-snap.”

Miami’s defense was dominant against a Texas A&M offense that averaged 32.4 points per game this season, led by the dual-threat ability of Reed.

Reed finished the game completing 64% of his throws for 237 yards and zero touchdowns. He also threw two interceptions, both to Fitzgerald.

Defensive back Keionte Scott, who suffered a lower leg injury against NC State on Nov. 15, played an integral role in his return to the field. 

Against the Aggies, the redshirt senior finished with 10 total tackles, two sacks and three tackles for loss. He also forced a fumble on Reed early on in the first quarter.

Along with Scott, the dynamic duo of Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor played big roles in the victory.

After hearing criticism from media members and players on TAMU in the days entering this game, Bain silenced all the doubters. The junior defensive end finished five tackles, three sacks, four tackles for loss, and one blocked kick in the first quarter.

“Like I said before, I don’t take kindly to disrespect,” Bain said. “Some guys were in the media saying some things they shouldn’t have said, but they did, so God bless them … Don’t write checks you can’t cash.”

Mesidor finished the game with five tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 1.5 tackles for loss — and mentioned how sweet it was to finally win at Kyle Field.

“Last time I was in this building I lost,” said Mesidor. “It was great to come back and get a win.”

Despite the win, the Hurricane passing attack and kicking was a major concern. Carter Davis, who finished the regular season hitting 14 of his 16 field goals, missed three of his kicks this afternoon. 

While the swirling wind in College Station was certainly a factor, Miami cannot afford to leave points on the board because of poor kicking.

Beck was also not up to his standard despite the victory. While efficient, completing 14 out of 20 passes, he threw for 103 yards and one touchdown. His longest completion of the afternoon was a 20-yard pass to Keelan Marrion early in the third quarter.

In addition, while electric, the “Mali-cat” wildcat formation became almost predictable throughout the game. The beauty of the concept is its unpredictability, but when relied on too much the formation almost guaranteed an Aggies stop.

Head coach Mario Cristobal and the staff will look to regroup and get back into the offensive groove for their quarterfinal matchup later this month.

The Hurricanes win against the Aggies is their first win against an AP top-10 opponent on the road since 2005 when No. 5 Miami beat No. 7 Virginia Tech 27-7 in Blacksburg.

Despite winning one of its biggest games in two decades, the Hurricanes are focused on the next step – the Cotton Bowl.

UM alumni Michael Irvin celebrates on the sideline during Miami’s 10-3 win over Texas A&M on Dec. 20 in the first round of the College Football Playoff. // Photo Credit // Jake Sperling.

“It feels great to be able to get our first playoff win, but honestly its onto the next game,” Mesidor said. “You can’t soak in it too much.”

Miami will take on defending National Title champs Ohio State in the 90th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on New Year’s Eve. Kickoff at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas is 7:30 p.m. EST and is set to air on ESPN on Dec. 31.

College Football Playoff 1st Round Preview & 2026 QB Transfer Portal Talk with CBS Sports Insider Gaby Urrutia

Liam Hickey and Zach Cohen
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Miami is just hours away from its CFP showdown against the Texas A&M Aggies. Liam Hickey and Zach Cohen preview this stellar matchup and end up having similar score predictions for the big game. Gaby Urrutia from 247Sports joins the show to share his thoughts on the game and give some transfer portal analysis.

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A beginner’s guide to the Hurricane’s path to a 6th national title 

Luca Mucciardi
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A beginner’s guide to the Hurricane’s path to a 6th national title 

At 12 p.m. EST Saturday, the Miami Hurricanes will take on the Texas A&M Aggies in the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.

For Miami, it marks the program’s first appearance in the College Football Playoff. The CFP is currently in its second year of a new 12-team format, meaning that the top 12 teams in college football all have a chance to play for the national title.

The teams are seeded 1-12, and then a bracket is made with the top four teams (seeds 1-4), getting a bye for the first round, while seeds 5-8 play against seeds 9-12, with the higher seed playing their first round game at home.

Miami came into the playoff as the 10 seed, drawing them up against the 7 seeded Aggies, who are coming off a one-loss season in the SEC. If the Hurricanes are able to take home a victory on Saturday, they would advance to the quarterfinals, where the No. 2  Ohio State Buckeyes would be waiting.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer/ Sixth-Year Redshirt Senior quarterback Carson Beck and Sophomore tight end Elija Lofton celebrate after a touchdown on November 8, 2025.

All games after the first round (quarterfinals, semi-finals and final) are held on neutral site fields as “bowl games.” If Miami were to advance to the next round, its matchup against Ohio State would be the Goodyear Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas on New Year’s Eve.

Should Miami advance again to the semi-finals, they would then take part in the VRBO Fiesta Bowl taking place in Glendale, Ariz. on Jan. 8. 

Awaiting the ’Canes for this matchup would be either of the following three teams: 11 seeded Tulane, 6 seeded Ole Miss or 3 seed Georgia. Tulane takes on Ole Miss Saturday at 3:30 EST, with the winner facing Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day.

If the ’Canes are able to win three consecutive games, that would see the program in their first National Championship game since 2003. And, better yet, the game would be played right here in South Florida, at Hard Rock Stadium on Jan. 19.

For the next four weeks, head coach Mario Cristobal and his men will be looking to keep the winning form going, all with the goal of returning back home to play for that coveted trophy on their own field.

Kickoff for the first round matchup between the Canes and the Aggies is set for 12 p.m. EST, 11:00 a.m. local time.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer – Sixth Year Redshirt Senior Wide Reciever CJ Daniels makes an incredible catch over a Stanford cornerback on October 26, 2025.

Miami women’s basketball earns first ACC win, tops Wake Forest 64–61

Zach Cohen
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Miami women’s basketball earns first ACC win, tops Wake Forest 64–61

Miami women’s basketball hit the road for its second ACC game of the season at Wake Forest, winning 64-61.

After an undesirable loss at home against NC State, the Hurricanes fought hard despite the absence of star international guard Gal Raviv. 

Taking Raviv’s spot in the starting lineup was USF transfer Vittoria Blasigh who put up 11 points on 40% from the field.

It was the freshman guard Meredith Tippner who stole the show, putting up a career high 19 points. 

Junior guard Amarachi Kimpson also put up 17 points, shooting 50% from the field. 

Miami won the opening tip and hit the scoring column first but Wake Forest responded with a 12-4 run led by Opal Bird and Grace Oliver who each had five first quarter points. Miami battled back after the run but ended the first quarter down 20-18.

The Demon Deacons offense remained potent in the second quarter as they extended the lead to 30-22 at the 5:16 mark. Blasigh closed the gap draining back-to-back three pointers moving the score to 30-28 with just over four minutes of play. The Hurricanes kept it close going into the halftime break, trailing 34-32.

Both teams picked up the intensity to start the back half of the ball game. As they continued to drain shots on both sides of the court, UM finally was able to stop Wake Forest holding them scoreless for four minutes. Tippner, the four-star recruit, began to catch fire sinking the go ahead three at the 1:20 mark. Miami ended the third leading 48-47.

Tippner continued to excel early in the fourth quarter, scoring UM’s last 12 of 14 points (7:02). Freshman forward Danielle Osho who scored four of her six points in the last 10 minutes of play. Wake Forest tied the game up at 54-54 but Miami was able to pull away and win the game 64-61 on part from a clutch three-pointer from Blasigh. 

Miami will head back to the Watsco Center on Sunday at noon to take on Kennesaw State. The game will air on ACC Network

Miami guard Marcus Allen diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Bella Armstrong
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Miami guard Marcus Allen diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Sophomore Marcus Allen, a guard/forward for the University of Miami men’s basketball team, will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, the program announced Friday.

The Allen family released a statement confirming the diagnosis and shared that Allen has begun chemotherapy treatment this week.

“We want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during an extremely difficult time for our family,” the statement read. “We thank God for his continued Grace, Mercy and Favor. We wait in anticipation for the miracle healing to take place. We are standing on FAITH.” 

The Miami native and four-star recruit previously played for the University of Missouri before transferring back home to play for the Hurricanes. In his first season back home, he averaged 18.9 minutes, 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. 

Beyond his on-court contributions, Allen has been a steady and respected presence within the program since his return home.

“Marcus is an incredible person and teammate, and we will do everything we can to support him and his amazing family during this difficult time,” head coach Jai Lucas said.

“Marcus brings toughness and selflessness to our locker room every day, and those same qualities will help him defeat this disease,” Lucas continued. 

The program confirmed it will continue to support Allen as he focuses on his health. 

A GoFundMe has been created to assist the Allen family. Anyone interested in donating to the Allen family can use the link here.

Meet the two student developers behind Scope

Brendan Cafferty
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Meet the two student developers behind Scope

University of Miami seniors Oliver Krok and Nate Reservitz have had their fair share of club experiences. When they were looking for fun after moving to Miami, the parties were nowhere. Now they have a solution.

With their app-in-development, Scope, Krok and Reservitz have answered a question plaguing much of the nation’s student population on weekends, “Where are people going out?”

Reservitz, originally from Massachusetts, dealt with this predicament while working an internship in Chicago.

“I was trying to figure out where to go out and have fun,” Reservitz said. “But I was going out alone, for starters, and two, I didn’t know anyone in Chicago.”

Logically, Reservitz went to the internet and social media to gauge where a good place to go out would be. 

“I looked it up on Google,”Reservitz said, referring to a place known as a local college bar, “and there’s all these Yelp reviews by a 45-year-old mom that’s never come here.” 

The woman thought the bar was a nightmare, but it was just what Reservitz was looking for. 

“There were so many kids there,” Reservitz said. “That woman is not a part of my demographic, and her review of it was very skewed, it would potentially push me away from finding places that I would enjoy.”

Krok experienced this too in Europe.

“I was away with my friends in Europe, and the language barriers were really bad,” Krok said. “This one person told us about a ‘good spot,’ which was really more of a restaurant than anything else.”

Krok and Reservitz began individually brainstorming solutions for this predicament, ultimately leading them to begin their work together.

Enter Scope, their idea for an innovative app that predicts the unpredictable.

Scope will give users bar wait times, customer demographics and price on any given night.

“The idea is to prevent people from having bad nights that could have been great nights simply because they didn’t have the proper information,” Reservitz said. 

Scope works to have users focus more on the party and less on the planning. // Photo Courtesy of Oliver Krok and Nate Reservitz.

The pair’s ideas aligned when Krok approached Reservitz with the basis of an idea for Scope.

Reservitz promoted Scope on TikTok while Krok assembled a team to work on the business side of the app’s development.

“I don’t understand the technical side of developing,” Krok said. “So, when it got to a point where I needed to actually start creating something, I found people that are good at that, and that happens to be some of my friends.”

Working with his closest friends was harder than expected. 

“Creating a business with friends can be challenging,” Krok said. “At some point, you need to separate friendship from business.”

“We’ve had to remove people from the team. So that’s definitely been a big challenge.”

Since finding a balance within the team, however, Krok, Reservitz, and the rest of the group are moving forward despite their busy schedules.

As they work toward releasing a beta version of the app to students at UMiami, the team has already developed a Minimum Viable Product (to demo the basic features of their app and set up a waitlist where they will be able to release the beta to interested students.

The app’s potential motivates the group to keep building their app and market it via social media.

“[The hope is that] you can actually plan your night out with the app and know exactly what you want to do and have almost a guarantee that there’s going to be the same caliber people as you,” Reservitz said, “and your night is ultimately going to have less hiccups, and it’s more likely to be a great night. That’s the goal.”

“I want this [Scope] to be a nightlife ecosystem,” Krok echoed, “my eventual goal for Scope is that it’s synonymous with going out.”

Follow Scope on social media at @downloadscope on Instagram or @buildingscope on TikTok for more updates.

Factory Basel at Factory Town was a glimpse into bliss

Gabriel Mena
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Factory Basel at Factory Town was a glimpse into bliss

After five days at Factory Town, I will never forget the memories I made. It’s less like entering a venue and more like stepping through a portal where time warps, emotions sharpen and dance floors tear open around you. 

With five stages, you can loop the grounds endlessly, and every lap feels like a different universe. With doors opening at 9 p.m. and music going until 7 a.m., I became a nocturnal rave animal, slipping into a world that didn’t sleep until the sun forced us home.

With so much time to wander, I started to wonder where this place came from. Factory Town didn’t just become Miami’s go-to rave playground, it evolved into it. 

Set on the industrial edges of Hialeah, it sits on the remnants of an old mattress factory that once held machinery instead of music. Now those same skeletal frames hold strobe lights, CO₂ cannons and thousands of ravers. It’s an outdoor rave fused with a reclaimed factory yard that’s raw, urban and unmistakably Miami.

What really set Factory Town apart was how each night was produced. The stages they transformed to match the artists. For Beltran Presents Beltools, industrial piping lined the stage and performers in construction jackets blended into the crowd. 

For Cloonee & Friends, massive chains framed the setup and a vintage Mustang hung above the DJ booth. Every night felt designed, not just programmed.

For all its industrial grit, Factory Town is held together by moments that feel stupidly human. Like the night Hugel paused his set to sprint to the bathroom — the crowd laughed and cheered when he came back like nothing happened. Or the Chris Stussy fans who showed up waving a massive AI generated “Christ Stussy” banner.

Some of my favorite moments happened backstage, like watching Tiësto and Kettama throw a sunrise b2b that felt unreal.  Thousands of people were still moving while the sky turned that pale Miami blue.

What surprised me most was how smoothly the entire event ran — except for CircoLoco day, which was its own kind of beautiful disaster. 

The guest list wrapped around forever, backstage was shoulder-to-shoulder with half of Miami’s VIP population and the green room felt like controlled chaos. 

With Travis Scott, Ice Spice, and Olympic champion Sunisa Lee wandering through, you could practically feel the production crew’s stress vibrating through the walls. It was messy, overwhelming and honestly iconic.

Five nights inside Factory Town taught me more about Miami’s rave culture than two years of clubbing. I’ve always known raves are where people let go, dress loud, dance hard and exist as their truest selves. Everyone’s there to have a good time — no pretense, no ego.

But I also learned something I didn’t expect: PLUR is fading. Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, the mantra that built rave culture, is starting to slip. 

At one point I tried to squeeze through a crowd and said, “Excuse me, can I get through please?” Two girls stepped aside immediately, and one called after me, “Thank you for saying excuse me — people don’t do that anymore.” I told her, “Thank you for calling it out. It’s nice to know people still care.”

That moment stayed with me. It reminded me that rave culture only survives if people keep choosing kindness, even in tiny ways. And maybe that’s why the final night hit so hard because it felt like the best version of what raving can be. 

I spent it with some of the most chaotic, fun people I’ve danced with, and come morning we walked out with a new friend who gave us a ride home. When the music stopped, I wanted to go all the way back to Day 1.

Factory Town taught me whyI love raving. This feels like a community I want to be part of, something that scratches a part of my brain nothing else can reach. 

It’s a world where I can disappear from real life, exist purely in the moment, and just have fun. It’s less nightlife and more its own universe — one that only comes alive after midnight, and one I’m already missing.

Best pop-up music events from Miami Art Week

Gabriel Mena
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Best pop-up music events from Miami Art Week

Miami Art Week’s takeover of the city has become increasingly music-centric in recent years. What used to revolve primarily around gallery openings and art fairs now spills deep into parking lots, rooftops and beaches. 

With pop-up events happening every night, many announced last-minute or hidden behind RSVPs,it’s nearly impossible to catch them all. These are the five that stood out most, counting down to the one that defined my week.

5. Diplo — Flaunt Magazine Rooftop Party

Date: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
Location: Moxy Wynwood

This private, invite-only rooftop party at Moxy Wynwood felt like stumbling into a secret. Hosted by Flaunt Magazine, the setting alone — a rooftop pool overlooking Wynwood — set the tone. 

Diplo arrived late, but once he stepped behind the DJ deck, it was worth the wait. His set was cool, relaxed and unmistakably Diplo: genre-blurring, unpredictable and effortlessly smooth. At one point, I found myself standing directly behind the DJ booth, perched at the edge of the pool behind him — one of those “only in Miami” moments that makes art week what it is.

4. White Claw Sessions with It’s Murph

Date: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025; 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: Wynwood Walls, 2516 NW 2nd Ave

White Claw Sessions at Wynwood Walls felt like one of those effortlessly cool art week moments where everything just clicked. Between free sushi, endless White Claws, and art installations surrounding the space, the event blurred the line between gallery and party. 

DJ It’s Murph took over the crowd with a high-energy set that kept the space buzzing from start to finish, turning the venue into a packed, animated dance floor. 

The mix of music, visual art and an energized crowd made it feel less like a brand activation and more like a genuine art week pop-up done right.


3. Major Lazer — GYALGEBRA Release Party

Location: Coyotaco, 2320 NW 2nd Ave
Time: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Major Lazer’s “GYALGEBRA” release party felt more like a community celebration than a traditional show. With tickets sold at the door benefiting hurricane relief in Jamaica, the event stretched from early evening well into the night. 

Held outside Coyo Taco, the party carried strong block-party energy, complete with Major Lazer classics like “Lean On,” “Light It Up,” and “Cold Water.”

The space never felt uncomfortably packed, allowing room to dance, breathe and connect with the people around you. 

I posted a clip from the night on TikTok that went viral, with countless comments from people wishing they had known about the event — proof that some of art week’s best moments still happen quietly.


2. Skate 95: Mau P (III Points Basel)

Location: 2300 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL
Date: Wednesday, Dece. 3, 2025; 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Mainstage Lineup: Mai Iachetti, Ben Sterling, Mau P

Skate 95 felt like a collision of festival culture, streetwear, and skate energy. The venue combined a warehouse interior with an outdoor parking-lot main stage, with on-site bathrooms and a converted school bus serving as a Von Dutch merch store.

Authorized skaters dropped in throughout the night between DJ sets, keeping the energy moving. Ben Sterling’s groove-heavy set locked the crowd in early, setting the tone perfectly before Mau P closed the night. 

As a fan of III Points, the event felt like a miniature version of the festival filtered through skater culture and raw street aesthetics — chaotic in the best way and refreshingly different from the typical art week setup.



1. Breakaway Beach: Miami Art Week

Location: 38th Street & Collins Ave, Miami Beach
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025; 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Lineup: Daniel Allan, Kaleena Zanders, Night Tales, Chris Lorenzo, Zedd

Breakaway Beach Festival was easily my favorite event of the week and a big reason for that was Zedd, my favorite DJ. The venue was a massive tent on the beach, complete with brand activations like Surfside, multiple bars and an outdoor area where you could step out and catch some ocean breeze. 

Daniel Allan set the tone early with a clean, confident set that eased the crowd into the night, while Night Tales followed with a darker, moodier energy that came alive under the tent’s lighting. 

Chris Lorenzo kept the momentum surging, pushing the crowd deeper into the night before Zedd took over. The heat built quickly, especially as the crowd surged toward the main stage for Zedd’s set. The anticipation built with every drop, and when he debuted an unreleased track, it felt like a genuine art week moment meant just for the people inside that tent.

Mora’s concert was a night full of escapism and energy

Gabriel Mena
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Mora’s concert was a night full of escapism and energy

I didn’t take many notes at Puerto Rican singer Mora’s show at the Kaseya Center on Dec. 7. Honestly, that feels fitting. His concert wasn’t the kind of night meant to be documented song by song. It was meant to be lived. 

From the moment I settled into Section 107, the energy had already taken over, turning the arena into a shared space of movement, noise and release. Mora didn’t just give us a concert — he gave us a night where thinking stopped and feeling took over.

The stage design reflected that intention. Mora didn’t rely on anything overly complicated. He only used a massive LED screen stretching across the back, an open stage that gave him room to move and a T-shaped extension that pushed him straight into the crowd. 

It felt intentional, like the focus was meant to stay on presence rather than spectacle. The dancers filled the space with motion, while Mora used the runway to close the distance between himself and the audience.

The crowd around us was locked in. Everyone was singing, jumping and feeding off each other’s excitement. At some point, we even made friends with the people behind us, a group just as passionate, and Puerto Rican like me,  which only amplified the sense of community in the room. Mora’s music didn’t just play to the crowd, it connected us.

The moment that completely shut my brain off was when he performed “Memorias.” Every time that track hits, it feels like a switch flips. 

The lights exploded, the drops hit heavy and the entire place moved as one. It’s pure high-energy escapism and he kind of song that turns a concert into a party without trying too hard.

The night closed with “Detrás de Tu Alma,” one of the most iconic tracks from Mora’s newest album. It’s a slower, sadder track, but beautifully orchestrated and intentional. 

While I personally would’ve loved “Memorias” as the closer, ending with “Detrás de Tu Alma” felt symbolic. It symbolized Mora stepping into a new era, choosing reflection over chaos to end the night.

In the end, Mora’s show reminded me why live music matters. It wasn’t about capturing videos or tracking a setlist, it was about being present and letting the music take you somewhere else for a few hours. For a night, nothing else mattered, and that’s exactly what Mora does best.

How Von Dutch and Jake Paul are dressing Miami for fight night

Valentina Mena
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How Von Dutch and Jake Paul are dressing Miami for fight night

As Miami prepares to host Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua’s boxing match Dec. 19, fashion is stepping into the spotlight Paul’s body care brand, W, and streetwear label Von Dutch’s collaboration arm, Von Dutch Loves, are collaborating to make new clothes that blends athletic energy, Y2K nostalgia and Miami’s signature personality.

Designed by Lindsey Falack, a University of Miami alum and creative lead for Von Dutch Loves, the collection translates Paul’s bold public persona into wearable pieces meant to move seamlessly from training sessions to fight night.

“Jake is loud, disruptive and instantly gets attention,” Falack said. “He’s also gone through such a transformation, from YouTuber to professional boxer, and that evolution really shaped how I approached the collection.”

Rather than leaning heavily into graphics or patterns, Falack focused on restraint. The collection is centered in a black-on-black palette, with subtle textures and silhouettes designed for everyday wear. Neon yellow accents pulled from W’s branding punctuate the pieces, serving as visual markers of Paul’s high-energy presence.

“The neon represents his loudness and disruptiveness,” Falack said. “But I wanted the collection to feel elevated and wearable, something you could actually put on every day.”

Lindsay Falack uses subtle textures and neon yellow in the Von Dutch Loves x W collection to highlight Paul’s personality in and out of the boxing ring. Photo Courtesy of Von Dutch Loves.

Key pieces include a varsity jacket with embroidered patches, a muscle tee inspired by Paul’s athletic style, a classic white tee and a lineup of trucker hats, an accessory long associated with Von Dutch’s early 2000s identity. 

Falack noted that the hats, particularly a brown suede version, have quickly become fan favorites for their elevated take on the traditional trucker silhouette.

While Von Dutch is often synonymous with Y2K fashion, Falack said nostalgia alone did not drive the design process. Instead, she prioritized versatility and audience connection.

“Von Dutch already has that Y2K DNA,” she said. “I was really thinking about what Jake would want to wear and what his fans would want to wear, something that works for training, going out or walking to the ring.”

That flexibility aligns naturally with Miami’s fashion culture, where athleisure often doubles as nightlife attire. Falack, who credits Miami as a formative space in her creative development, said the city’s influence was present throughout the design process.

“Miami fashion is bold and confident,” Falack said. “It’s always in the back of my mind, especially with the fight happening here.”

Behind the scenes, the collaboration unfolded at a rapid pace. Falack revealed that the entire collection, from design to production and shipping, came together in just one week to meet Paul’s training schedule and a last-minute photoshoot.

“It was hectic, but exciting,” Falack said. “We were designing, producing and coordinating logistics all at once. There were moments we were on the phone with FedEx making sure everything arrived on time.”

Falack worked closely with Paul throughout the process, presenting ideas and refining designs based on his feedback.

“It was very back-and-forth,” Falack said. “He was really involved and had a strong vision for what felt authentic to him.”

The collaboration also brought Falack back to where she started making her creative vision. As a UM alum who studied creative advertising and marketing, she credits campus organizations such as Distraction Magazine and Orange Umbrella with shaping her professional confidence and creative direction.

“UM really allowed me to explore different interests and meet people who shared that curiosity,” Falack said. “Those experiences pushed me to put myself out there and ultimately led me to where I am now.”

With an after-party planned following the fight, she said versatility is key. Outfits that transition from arena seating to late-night celebrations are likely to dominate the crowd, blending sporty silhouettes with statement accessories.Elevated athleisure garments are a must for 2026.  

“Long shorts, boots, a bodysuit and statement jewelry are going to be everywhere,” Falack said.

Falack also hinted that Paul himself may wear pieces from the collection during fight week, further tying the new clothes line to the spectacle. 

According to Falack, members of Paul’s team and inner circle are expected to wear the collection as well, reinforcing its presence beyond the ring.

With the W x Von Dutch Loves collection, fashion becomes part of the spectacle surrounding Paul’s fight, reflecting how sport, streetwear and identity intersect in Miami

Henderson shines as ‘Canes Hoops beat FIU 98-81

Brendan Cafferty
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Henderson shines as ‘Canes Hoops beat FIU 98-81

On a Tuesday night at the Watsco Center, Miami Hurricanes true freshman guard Shelton Henderson shined against cross-town rival FIU in a 98-81 victory. Henderson had his best night of his young career, putting up a career-high 30 points against the Panthers.

FIU (5-4) came in hot, keeping the ‘Canes (10-2) at bay and exchanging leads back and forth for the first 20 minutes of play.

“We knew we had an opponent that was going to punch back,” said Miami head coach Jai Lucas after the game. “Even when we made runs, they did too.”

Tied at 43 at half, thanks to a Malik Reneau score as well as Henderson’s free throws and layup before the buzzer, Miami contemplated the shocking offensive front put on by FIU thus far. UM struggled mightily in the first half from beyond the arc, shooting just 1-for-10 from three.

Miami’s Men’s Basketball team huddles together versus BYU on Nov. 27 2025. Photo Credit: University of Miami Athletics

Ultimately, the second half would fare much better for the Hurricanes.

In the first four minutes of the second, Miami would hold an eight-point lead at a forced timeout by the Panthers.

Tru Washington’s six points, as well as Timo Malovec’s corner-three brought the score to 56-48.

Despite some tough play by FIU bringing the score to within five, Tre Donaldson contributed some clutch points on a jumper and a three-pointer, setting the score at 80-66.

Also contributing to the 98-point final tally was Ernest Udeh Jr, who registered a game-high eight rebounds, as well as 12 individual points.

The highlight of the night, though, was Henderson, who despite an injured heel managed to set his own personal scoring record.

“I think my main thing is being versatile,” Henderson said after the game. “I can do more than one thing on the court, whether that’s playmaking, getting downhill, or just guarding.”

Fans should keep an eye on Henderson as the ‘Canes look to their next game, and last of non-conference play on Sunday, Dec. 21, against North Florida at the Watsco Center. Tipoff at the Watsco Center is set for 4 p.m.

Photo Credit: Makena Wong, Photo Editor // Miami Hurricane basketball players talk following a time out against Jacksonville on Nov. 3, 2025 at the Watsco Center.

No. 10 Miami ready to take on No. 7 Texas A&M in CFP showdown

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No. 10 Miami ready to take on No. 7 Texas A&M in CFP showdown

After a rollercoaster season full of promise, heartache, and hope, the Miami Hurricanes are ready to lay it all on the line in their first ever College Football Playoff appearance. 

Miami will face SEC foe Texas A&M, a program that thrives off the energy of a packed Kyle Field, widely regarded as one of the most hostile environments in college football.

The two teams have met five times before, including two matchups in the past five years. Most recently, Miami defeated the Aggies 48–33 during an early-season thriller at Hard Rock Stadium in 2023.

The Aggies (11-1, 7-1 SEC) are coming off an 11-1 season, with their lone loss coming against the Texas Longhorns in Week 14. Miami and Texas A&M have one common opponent this year in Notre Dame. The Hurricanes won 27-24 on Aug. 31 and the Aggies won 41-40 on Sept. 13 in a thriller.

Texas A&M is led by redshirt sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed, who has thrown for 2,932 yards and 25 touchdowns as well as using his legs for 466 rushing yards.

Against the Longhorns, Reed threw for 180 yards which was tied for his lowest amount of passing yards of the season in a complete game. The only other time he did that was against Missouri State earlier in this season.

Miami (10-2, 6-2 ACC) has had to deal with dual-threat quarterbacks all season like USF’s Byrum Brown and FSU’s Tommy Castellanos and have succeeded. UM has held all dual-threat quarterbacks they have faced this season to a combined 74 rushing yards. But, Miami head Mario Cristobal acknowledged that Reed is another type of talent.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer – Freshman Wide Reciever Malachi Toney reaches the ball over the goal line before stepping out of bounds against FSU on October 4, 2025.

“Well, certainly Marcel Reed is the best [quarterback] that we played. I mean, what you learn is that if you’re not disciplined, you’re going to pay the price and chunk plays,” Cristobal said to the media on Monday. “Extended plays, improvisations, guys just breaking free. And you’re looking at a quarterback that keeps his eyes down the field, has a great connection with his wide receivers.”

When the Aggies offense is operating at their best, Reed and junior wideout KC Concepcion is something that will scare any opposing team. The transfer from NC State, who was just named an AP All-American, has 896 yards and nine receiving touchdowns on the season. Concepcion is a fast and twitchy receiver that can bring in any ball Reed throws to him.

Texas A&M also features a top-25 run offense with Reed being second on the team in rushing yards.

However, Miami has a weapon of its own in superstar freshman Malachi Toney. The 18-year old prodigy has been nothing short of sensational, hauling in 970 yards and having some of his best performances of the season in recent matchups against Virginia Tech and Pitt.

Despite sixth-year redshirt senior Carson Beck having experience in SEC atmospheres during his time at Georgia, this will be the first he plays in College Station.

“The atmosphere and the environment is going to be next to none, and for us that means focusing on our preparation,” Beck said.

Coming into the game, the Aggies have the best third down defense in the country. The Hurricanes convert the ball 47% on third down this season while Texas A&M has held teams to roughly 23% conversion rate. 

Fourth-year junior linebacker Corey Flagg, Jr. celebrates a defensive stop in the third quarter of Miami’s game versus Texas A&M at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023. Photo credit: Jared Lennon

It will be no easy feat, but look for Beck to get the ball out of his hand fast and get early chunk plays.

“A very physical, explosive, extremely highly technical defensive front. Like they win their one on ones,” Cristobal said about Texas A&M’s defense.“Sometimes their best third down stuff is just rushing the four guys because they’re so explosive, they’re so quick, they’re so powerful, they get their hands on people, and they get rid of blockers.”

Redshirt senior defensive end Cashius Howell ranks fifth in the country and second in the SEC with 11.5 sacks on the year. 

While Howell does the elusiveness to get to the quarterback, he will face one of the best offensive lines in the country led by junior Francis Mauigoa, who was just named an AP All-American. Miami holds one of the lowest pressure and sack rates in the country.

This is the biggest and most rowdy crowd Miami will face this season meaning that noise can play a factor in pre snap penalties, something that UM has struggled on at times this season. When Miami played SMU in early November, six of its 12 penalties were before the snap.

“You know, we had some issues with pre-snap penalties, but we haven’t had any issues after we’ve addressed a few things, and we feel very confident in our ability to communicate and process without pre-snap penalties,” Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson said.

For every player on both sides of the ball, this game means something. But for Mauigoa and Reuben Bain Jr., it means even more. They endured the tough times early in their careers as Hurricanes, believed in Cristobal, and now have the opportunity to play in the biggest game of their careers.

On the injury front, Mark Fletcher Jr. is healthy and ready to help the run game. Cristobal also felt strongly that defensive back Keionte Scott has a chance to play after suffering a lower body injury against NC State.

Kickoff in College Station is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. local time (noon ET) and the game will air on ESPN/ABC.

credit: Alexandra Fisher // Junior wide receiver Jacolby George runs through the end zone for his first touchdown in the fourth quarter of Miami’s game against Texas A&M at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023.
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