South Florida Sports News
The Complex Strategy Behind NFL Salary Cap Management
Every year, without fail, someone pipes up with the tired old mantra: “The salary cap isn’t real.” This usually happens when an apparently cap-strapped team signs a star free agent when they didn’t have room. But does the salary cap really not exist? NFL teams spend millions upon millions of dollars every year, and no, ...
Indiana Makes Program History, Ending Miami’s Improbable Run
The 2026 National Championship game took place in the home of the Miami Hurricanes, Hard Rock Stadium, in a matchup between two unlikely candidates, two teams who had 100-1 odds at some point in their respective seasons and in an all-time National Title game, the Hurricanes fell short, and the Hoosiers secured their first ever ...
Dolphins Hire Jeff Hafley as Head Coach
It was announced that the Miami Dolphins have signed Jeff Hafley to a five-year contract, making him the franchise’s 15th head coach. The move comes after the Dolphins decided to move on from Mike McDaniel following four seasons and a 35-33 record. Miami now turns to another head coach without prior NFL head coaching experience ...
2026 NCAAF Playoff Props: Key Player Storylines for National Title Weekend
The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship is shaping up to be one of the most unexpected finales in the history of the sport. On Monday, January 19, the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers and the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes will face off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. This matchup features a top seed ...
Jordyn Brooks and Aaron Brewer Earn All-Pro Honors
Although the Dolphins season didn't end the way they wanted, there are still many positives that can be taken from the season, including two building blocks for the Miami Dolphins new regime. One anchoring the defense, and one anchoring the offense. Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordy Brooks and center Aaron Brewer were both announced as All-Pros, ...
Miami Defeats Ole Miss, Staking their Claim in National Championship Game
The Miami Hurricanes continue to do the impossible and will be the lowest seed to appear in the National Championship game under the new playoff format. The Hurricanes will look to win their first National Championship game in 25 years when one of the greatest teams of all time (2001 Canes) defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers ...
Miami Dolphins Part Ways with Mike McDaniel
The Dolphins ended the season at 7–10, marking their second straight losing year under McDaniel. During his tenure in Miami, he compiled a 35–33 regular-season record and failed to secure a postseason win, going 0–2 in the playoffs. After another disappointing season, Mike McDaniel has officially been fired. I had written this piece a little ...
The Canes Prevail, Beating Texas A&M for First CFB Playoff Victory
This game was expected to showcase two top defenses, and it didn't disappoint. A scoreless, sloppy first half followed by a thrilling defensive battle in the second half. The Hurricanes prevailed, winning 10-3 on the back of their defense and Mark Fletcher Jr. who had 17 carries for 172 yards. Fletcher got the ball down ...
Breaking News: Tua Tagovailoa Benched for Quinn Ewers
The Dolphins gave who they thought to be their franchise quarterback a 4-year $212 million dollar extension just one year ago. After two years of constant regression, injury struggles and the failure of reaching the playoffs, the once pro bowl quarterback is heading to the bench in favor of Quinn Ewers according to ESPN's Adam ...
Run Dolphins Run: Miami Dominates Jets to Move to Six and Seven
Just as I called for in the pregame, run the ball. The Miami Dolphins did exactly that, racing out to a 21-0 lead and never looking back. Their first quarter was as close to perfect as it gets: three drives, three touchdowns, 96 rushing yards, 103 passing yards, and a defensive interception. It was the ...
LSU Tigers Odds: Which Remaining Matchups Matter in 2025?
The LSU Tigers entered the 2025 season with expectations of reclaiming dominance in the SEC, but the season has unfolded in turmoil. A string of uneven performances and an unexpected coaching change midseason have altered the Tigers’ outlook heading into the final stretch. What once looked like a playoff-chasing year has turned into a fight ...
The Six-Seven Miami Dolphins: How They Can Keep their Playoff Dreams a Reality
For the kids, it's a silly funny joke, for the adults, it's a constant question of "why, what does it even mean?" and for the Dolphins, it's a goal. A goal to be six and seven, to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. The Miami Dolphins started the season 2-7, with many gut-wrenching losses, New ...
Owls raided by Pirates in season finale; FIU cruises to 7th win
The 2025 college football season ended with a whimper for Florida Atlantic, as the Owls were dominated by the East Carolina Pirates 42-3 on Saturday in Boca Raton. The Owls finished the season 4-8 after dropping the last three games. The Pirates finished with a 9-2 record and a 6-2 conference record. However, it wasn’t ...
Florida Atlantic falls to UConn in offensive thriller
Florida Atlantic’s bowl hopes were dashed at home on Saturday after falling to UConn in a 48-45 offensive thriller. After falling behind 24-3, the Owls clawed back and found themselves leading 45-41 with 2:11 left in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp carried the ball himself and charged 11 yards for his second rushing touchdown ...
Seniors lead FIU past Jacksonville State, earn sixth bowl berth in program history
The Florida International senior class of 2025 which has been through years of struggles and hardships has finally seen the fruits of their labor. In their final home game, the FIU seniors led the Panthers (6-5) to a 27-21 win over Jacksonville State to earn bowl eligibility for the first time since 2019 on Saturday ...