Mario Cristobal still has some more work to do on the recruiting trail and the right player could be the difference for the Hurricanes in 2026.
Saturday's loss to SMU puts this year's Miami team on the playoff bubble. The Hurricanes aren't eliminated, but they are no longer the sure thing they were a few weeks ago. There have been signs during the first five games of the season to indicate this couldn't last, but one thing that really sticks out is the lack of explosive plays in the running game.
The run game is primarily tackle-to-tackle.