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Adam Lichtenstein

Adam Lichtenstein covers the Miami Hurricanes and Miami Heat for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Previously, he covered high school sports for the Sun Sentinel, high school sports for the Palm Beach Post, the Arizona Diamondbacks for MLB.com, and the Florida Gators for the UF student newspaper, the Independent Florida Alligator.

The Ole Miss Rebels players react during the fourth quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on January 01, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Hurricanes will face Ole Miss in College Football Playoff semifinals

January 2, 2026 at 2:18 p.m.

Miami will face Ole Miss for the first time since 1951 in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8.

Miami quarterback Carson Beck, right, is hugged by former NFL player Michael Irvin following the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Ohio State Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Five things we learned from Hurricanes’ statement win over Ohio State

January 1, 2026 at 1:26 p.m.

The Hurricanes pulled off the upset win over Ohio State thanks in large part to their trench performance and the steadiness of quarterback Carson Beck.

Head coach Mario Cristobal of the Miami Hurricanes hoists the Field Scovell Trophy after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-14 in the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 90th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Hurricanes upset Ohio State, punch ticket to College Football Playoff semis

January 1, 2026 at 12:49 a.m.

The Hurricanes pulled off the program's biggest win in decades, upsetting No. 2 Ohio State and earning a trip to the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Miami coach Mario Cristobal (left) and Ohio State coach Ryan Day pose for photos with the Cotton Bowl trophy at AT&T Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (Adam Lichtenstein / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Mario Cristobal, Ryan Day working to keep teams focused despite Cotton Bowl amenities

December 31, 2025 at 6:03 p.m.

Mario Cristobal explained how Miami is staying focused despite the several days of build-up to the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Ohio State at the Cotton Bowl.

Carson Beck (11) of the Miami Hurricanes huddles with the team in the second quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies during the 2025 College Football Playoff First Round Game at Kyle Field on December 20, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Five Hurricanes who may decide the Cotton Bowl playoff matchup vs. Ohio State

December 30, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

The Hurricanes have their toughest test of the year on Wednesday, facing Ohio State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. They need these key players to step up.

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal claps after his team, leaves the field for a time out against Texas A&M during the first quarter in the first round of the College Football Playoff Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Miami is focused on playoff matchup with Ohio State, but fans ‘won’t ever forget’ controversial 2003 Fiesta Bowl

December 30, 2025 at 5:12 p.m.

UM fans still feel the sting of the controversial 2003 Fiesta Bowl loss to Ohio State. Miami can exorcise those demons with a win over the Buckeyes in the College...

Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman speaks to reporters during Media Day at the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility in Coral Gables, Florida, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald)

How the Hurricanes poached Corey Hetherman from Minnesota and transformed their defense

December 30, 2025 at 9:57 a.m.

The Hurricanes poached defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman from Minnesota in the offseason, and he helped turn Miami's defense into a top-10 unit.

Head coach Mario Cristobal of the Miami Hurricanes looks on in the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies during the 2025 College Football Playoff First Round Game at Kyle Field on December 20, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Game time: TV info, odds, keys to No. 10 Miami at No. 2 Ohio State

December 30, 2025 at 9:36 a.m.

The Hurricanes will face the most talented team they have seen all season when they play Ohio State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day stands on the sideline during a game against Michigan on Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio State lands elite five-star prospect David Jacobs, picking Buckeyes over Miami

December 29, 2025 at 8:44 p.m.

UM's Cotton Bowl opponent, Ohio State, beat out the Hurricanes for five-star defensive lineman David Jacobs on Monday.

Keelan Marion (0) of the Miami Hurricanes carries the ball after a reception against Chris Peal (16) of the Syracuse Orange during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

‘Lace your boots up’: UM’s Keelan Marion’s quick playoff reaction becomes rallying cry

December 29, 2025 at 3:28 p.m.

Miami wide receiver Keelan Marion celebrated making the playoffs by yelling "Lace your boots up!" in a video that went viral among UM fans. Now they adopted it as a...

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