More in comments\u2b07\ufe0f: pic.twitter.com\/0o1Dgu9vCk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Eye of the Hurricanes (@CanesCentralSI) August 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n To keep that goal, though, the team needs to start 1-0. This is Game Central for Week 1 of the 2026 Miami Hurricanes football season. Buckle up. <\/p>\n Note: This story will be frequently updated throughout the day and game. <\/p>\n Scoring Updates<\/p>\n Check back here for updates on scoring drives and big-time action for Friday night’s matchup. <\/p>\n Injury Updates<\/p>\n If a player goes down during the game, we’ll keep tabs on it and share any and all updates. We’ll update this throughout the game. View the conference availability report<\/a>. <\/p>\n Stanford enters the matchup after a week zero game that saw the Cardinal bit hard by the injury bug. In total, 16 players are already confirmed to be out of Stanford’s lineup, most of whom are deeper on the depth chart. However, offensive lineman Aidan Kilstrom<\/a> was expected to contribute on the offensive line and is reportedly out for the foreseeable future. Additionally, Simione Pale<\/a> and Niki Prongos<\/a> are both questionable and doubtful, respectively, and were also expected to be key contributors up front for Stanford. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udd25: Darian Mensah’s Availability Irons New Wrinkle in No. 7 Miami’s Offense Ahead of Stanford, and Mario Cristobal is excited to see what it looks like.#miamihurricanes<\/a> | #collegefootball<\/a> | #news<\/a><\/p>\n More\u2935\ufe0f: pic.twitter.com\/xpwwzqzFmG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Eye of the Hurricanes (@CanesCentralSI) September 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n That should play well into the hands of a Miami defense hungry to get to work. For the U, only running back Jordan Lyle<\/a>, defensive backs Ja’Boiree Antoine<\/a> and Dylan Day<\/a>, and tight end Luka Gilbert<\/a> are slated to miss action. <\/p>\n Game InformationHow to Watch<\/p>\n Who:\u00a0No. 7 Miami (0-0) at Stanford (1-0)<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Friday, Sept. 4, 9 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Where:\u00a0\u00a0Stanford, California<\/p>\n TV: ESPN<\/p>\n Series history: Miami leads, 1-0<\/p>\n Last meeting: Last season was the first time both programs faced off. The Hurricanes ran over the Cardinal, with new GM Andrew Luck laying the foundation for the program’s future in his first season.<\/p>\n Last time out, Miami: The Hurricanes are coming off a 13-3 season, losing in the National Championship game to the Indiana Hoosiers 27-21.<\/p>\n Last Time Out, Stanford:\u00a0The Cardinal played in week zero, defeating Hawaii 37-27 after an impressive start from new transfer quarterback Davis Warren for its season opener.<\/p>\n Weather: The forecast predicts a crisp 65-degree night under the California sky. There may not be a more perfect night for a football game. <\/p>\n Officials: TBA<\/p>\n Game Captains: Miami: TBA | Stanford: Benji Blackburn<\/a>, Zach Rowell<\/a>, Scotty Edwards<\/a><\/p>\n Coin Flip: TBD<\/p>\n Notes from the Hurricane Zone<\/p>\n Last year’s matchup with Stanford started out as a slugfest. After all, it was 7-7 at the break before Miami scored 35 unanswered points in the second half. This year, the Hurricanes will look to start faster and get it done early. <\/p>\n This is Miami’s first-ever game at Stanford Stadium. Last year’s meeting was the first time the two met, so this year marks the U’s first trip to Palo Alto. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udd25\ud83c\udd95: “We have probably stretched the field as much as I have here. I am excited about our ability to play fast and be explosive.” <\/p>\n Can Miami’s offense return to one of the best in the country? Miami’s OC Shannon Dawson thinks so<\/p>\n More\u2935\ufe0f: https:\/\/t.co\/aUhQCzkpmr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Eye of the Hurricanes (@CanesCentralSI) August 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Oh yeah, and E-40 is performing at halftime (not kidding). If only that could make the broadcast. <\/p>\n All Things Hurricanes<\/p>\n There were some notable developments and storylines heading into the Week 1 matchup. While some commotion down in Baton Rouge sets the college football world aflame, the Hurricanes have remained even-keeled and are looking to solidify key pieces of the offensive rotation, especially on the perimeter. <\/p>\n Nobody thinks this Miami offense will stumble out of the gate, but who will emerge as Miami’s true WR3? Justice Sandle made his prediction<\/a> earlier this week. The perfect backdrop for Darian Mensah’s first game as a Hurricane? Obviously, a trip to his home state<\/a>. While the rest of the college football landscape is sent into a state of panic, the Hurricanes are keeping the main thing the main thing<\/a>. Depth ChartOffenseMiami<\/p>\n QB: Darian Mensah, Luke Nickel Stanford<\/a>DefenseMiami<\/p>\n DE: Armondo Blount, Herbert Scroggins III Stanford<\/a>Special TeamsMiami<\/p>\n P: Dylan Joyce Stanford<\/a><\/p>\n Sign up for our free\u00a0newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\/X,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0TikTok<\/a>\u00a0for the latest news.\u00a0<\/p>\n
RB: Mark Fletcher, CharMar Brown
X Receiver: Cooper Barkate, Vandrevius Jacobs
Y Receiver: Malachi Toney, Daylyn Upshaw
Z Receiver: Daylyn Upshaw, Josh Moore
TE: Elija Lofton, Gavin Mueller
LT: Samson Okunlola, Joel Ervin
LG: Jackson Cantwell, Joel Ervin
C: Ryan Rodriguez, SJ Alofaituli
RG: Ben Congdon, Max Buchanan
RT: Matthew McCoy, Jaden Wilkerson<\/p>\n
DT: Justin Scott, Keona Davis
DT: Ahmad Moten, Jarquez Carter
DE: Damon Wilson, Marquise Lightfoot
WILL: Chase Smith, Bobby Pruitt
MIKE: Mo Toure, Kamal Bonner
CB: OJ Frederique, Ethan O’Connor
CB: Xavier Lucas, Damari Brown
S: Bryce Fitzgerald, Omar Thornton
S: Zechariah Poyser, JJ Dunnigan
NICKEL: Omar Thornton, Camdin Portis<\/p>\n
K: Jake Olsen
KOS: Jake Weinberg
KO\/P Return: Malachi Toney, Girard Pringle Jr.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\"){kind=icon}
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