The Miami Hurricanes gear up for their 2025 football season opener against Notre Dame after a 10-3 record last year, marred by late-season losses that dashed hopes for an ACC title and a playoff berth. Their season concluded with an unfortunate setback in the Pop-Tarts Bowl against Iowa State.

This season, the Hurricanes focus on bolstering their defense, particularly the linebackers, following the departure of key player Francisco Mauigoa, a two-time All-ACC second team member with impressive stats, including 96 tackles and 11 tackles for loss.

Dane Brugler's seven-round NFL mock draft for the Arizona Cardinals features a predictable first-round selection with Mykel Williams from Georgia. The Cardinals are focusing on bolstering their defensive line, and Williams fits that need as a high-floor EDGE player known for his run-stopping ability and potential as a pass rusher. In the second round, Brugler suggests Iowa State's Jaylin Noel, a speedy wide receiver who despite his shorter stature, could complement the existing receiving corps. Brugler continues with Ohio State's Ty Hamilton in the third round, highlighting the depth of the defensive tackle class. LSU's Emory Jones is projected as a fourth-round pick to enhance offensive line versatility. The fifth round sees Arizona's own Jacory Croskey-Merritt as an intriguing selection due to his Shrine Bowl performance, while Miami's Francisco Mauigoa rounds out the draft in the seventh round, showcasing his solid tackling statistics.