Miami (FL) football created national championship thoughts with Cam Ward behind center. Starting 9-0 and rising to fourth overall in the AP Top 25 one year ago. The Hurricanes stumbled and went 1-3 the rest of the way, however.

Head coach Mario Cristobal has departures to fill. Not just limited to the top pick of the 2024 NFL Draft Ward. Record-breaking wide receiver Xavier Restrepo is off to the league too. The ‘Canes need a new lead running back too, with Damien Martinez joining the Seattle Seahawks.

Furthermore, there's a new defensive coordinator in place after Miami relied too much on Ward's magic. Do these elements signify that Miami will finish at No. 10 in the 2025 polls or worse?

We're thinking the opposite for “The U.” Miami is deservingly in a top 10 position given its

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