Cristobal blames defense for Miami’s late-season collapse as Hurricanes look to ‘finish’ in 2025
July 22, 2025
The Miami Hurricanes fell short of the ACC championship last season despite a strong start. After a 9-0 run, late-season losses to Georgia Tech and Syracuse derailed their chances. Coach Mario Cristobal blamed defensive struggles and injuries, leading to staff changes. That included hiring Corey Hetherman as defensive coordinator. The ACC has also introduced public game-availability reports for football, basketball, and baseball to address transparency amid legalized sports betting. Additionally, the league announced fines for field-storming, starting at $50,000. Meanwhile, Virginia’s Jahmeer Carter has improved his fitness by focusing on nutrition and Cal is leveraging Ron Rivera’s NFL expertise to rebuild its program.
