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Mario Cristobal Shares the Colorful Nick Saban Advice He Used Against Ohio State

Miami pushed the Buckeyes around in the trenches Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

Miami Closes a 23-Year Wound By Finally Slaying Its Ohio State Demon

By outplaying the reigning national champions with no controversy attached in a decisive Cotton Bowl victory, the Hurricanes erased the defining pain of their modern history.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

Michael Irvin Explained ‘Godfather Kiss’ for Mario Cristobal After Miami Beat Texas A&M

Irvin crashed Cristobal’s interview on ABC/ESPN after a College Football Playoff win on the road at Texas A&M.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2025

Miami Just Made Its Strongest CFP Case Yet, and It Likely Won’t Matter

The Hurricanes are capable of winning the national championship, but once again their playoff hopes depend on chaos they can’t control.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 29, 2025

Eight Teams Who Could Make First CFP Appearance in 2026

These eight teams have a legitimate shot to make the CFP for what would be the first time in program history.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 12, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: Leave No Doubt, the Hugh Freeze Era at Auburn Was a Disaster

The Tigers were spiraling fast, and Saturday’s underwhelming 10–3 loss to Kentucky proved to be the final straw.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 2, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: The Teams and Coaches Who Can Actually Win College Football National Titles

Dynasties are over as NIL and the transfer portal have flattened the landscape, but few programs and coaches can truly reach the peak.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 13, 2025

Mario Cristobal Calls Out 'Nostalgia Theater' When Asked About Miami Being 'Back'

The Hurricanes' coach challenged conventional wisdom in sports and American life.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 24, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: Michigan’s New Offensive Strategy Might As Well Be Appeals

The Wolverines will have Sherrone Moore on the sideline for Week 2’s biggest game after escaping NCAA sanctions. Plus, a light slate of rivalries are on tap.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3, 2025

Miami Coach Mario Cristobal Knows the ‘Secret’ of WR Malachi Toney Is Out Now

Malachi Toney is just a freshman, but coach Mario Cristobal says the Miami receiver already is carrying himself like a pro.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 2, 2025