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Michael Irvin: Miami Hurricanes Set for 2026 Championship Run

3/5/2026

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Michael Irvin predicts the Miami Hurricanes will win the 2026 college football National Championship, saying, “We’re going undefeated next year.”
This optimism follows a narrow loss to Indiana in the previous championship game.
Miami loses Rueben Bain Jr. and Carson Beck to the NFL Draft.
Greg McElroy, an ESPN analyst, suggests the Georgia Bulldogs could finish 7-5, though 9-3 is more realistic.

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Historical Context

The Miami Hurricanes football team, established in 1926, has a storied history, winning five national championships, including their fifth in 2001 with a perfect 12-0 record. This era produced 38 NFL draft picks from 1995 to 2004, showcasing the program's dominance. As Miami aims for a 2026 championship, its historical rivalries, particularly with Georgia, remain pivotal in shaping college football dynamics.

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Story summary

Michael Irvin predicts the Miami Hurricanes will win the 2026 college football National Championship, saying, “We’re going undefeated next year.”
This optimism follows a narrow loss to Indiana in the previous championship game.
Miami loses Rueben Bain Jr. and Carson Beck to the NFL Draft.
Greg McElroy, an ESPN analyst, suggests the Georgia Bulldogs could finish 7-5, though 9-3 is more realistic.

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