CORAL GABLES — College football has changed rapidly, and the Hurricanes are along for the ride.

Schools can pay players now. The College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams — and may expand again . The power conferences have stabilized — for now — but the ACC has changed how it distributes its revenue. And Miami is embracing the change.

“A lot of great things going on here at the University of Miami right now,” UM athletic director Dan Radakovich said on Monday. “A lot of things (are) going on in intercollegiate athletics.”

The most radical change, paying players directly, means UM has $20.5 million to disburse among its athletes. That money, which does not include NIL deals, is being disbursed among the football team, basketball teams , baseball team and other Miami programs.

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