Miami right tackle Francis Mauigoa was named to the Associated Press Preseason All-America second team on Monday, giving the Hurricanes a marquee trench honor two weeks before the opener. The AP’s full release lists Mauigoa as one of two second-team tackles alongside Clemson’s Blake Miller. The first-team tackle spots went to Spencer Fano (Utah) and Kadyn Proctor (Alabama).
No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Penn State each had three players selected for the preseason AP All-America team. The Southeastern Conference had 12 players on the 27-man first team. https://t.co/G4nnwyG9IW
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 18, 2025
Mauigoa started all 13 games at right tackle in 2024, earning All-ACC second-team honors while anchoring an offensive line that helped Miami finish No.