In 2024, the Miami Hurricanes, led by head coach Mario Cristobal, reached double digits for the first time since 2017, going 10-3 overall and 6-2 in ACC matchups.

Head coach Mario Cristobal brought in Cam Ward from Washington State via the transfer portal last offseason, and that led to a 10-3 season for the Hurricanes while Ward was one of the finalists for the Heisman Trophy. He was also the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Tennessee Titans.

Cantwell (6-foot-7.5, 300 pounds) ranks as the nation's No. 1 player by both On3 and Rivals. He plays for Nixa (Missouri) High School, where he earned Gatorade Player of the Year honors in December.

Cantwell is a nearly 6-foot-8, 325-pound 2026 offensive tackle from Nixa, Missouri. The Hurricanes were competing with Georgia, Oregon and Ohio State, but ultimately, Miami was able to bring this huge recruiting win home.

Miami (Fla.) three-star offensive lineman Ryan Miret remains a priority prospect for Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels ahead of his senior campaign in 2025. M

ESPN’s Craig Haubert and Billy Tucker put out their ranking of the top newcomer classes in college football for 2025. Only one Atlantic Coast Conference team, the Miami Hurricanes, ranked among the top 10 classes of recruits and transfers. They come in at No. 8 in the ESPN ranking.