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OPINION: Why Miami’s Defense, Not The Offense, Will Decide The Team's 2026 Fate

On3 imageby: Matt Shodell05/09/26canesport
NCAA Football: North Carolina State at Miami
Nov 15, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; against the Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman reacts on the sideline against NC State Wolfpack during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami’s offense looks elite in 2026, but can the defense hold up? That answer may decide a national title run.

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