NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami Hurricanes travel to California for 2026-2027 season opener against Stanford
The Miami Hurricanes football team is traveling to Stanford, California, to begin their 2026-2027 season following a national championship appearance last year. The team is preparing for a road game against the Stanford Cardinal, who have already played one game this season.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 News MiamiWhy It Matters
This game marks the start of the 2026-2027 season for the Miami Hurricanes, a team coming off a national championship appearance.
Key Facts
- The Miami Hurricanes are opening their 2026-2027 season against the Stanford Cardinal.
- The game is scheduled for Friday in Stanford, California.
- Stanford defeated the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors 37-27 on Saturday.
- The Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors scored 20 points in the fourth quarter against Stanford.
- Darian Mensah is the new Miami quarterback after transferring from Duke.
- Carson Beck left the Miami team to enter the NFL draft.
- Miami lost the national championship game to the Indiana Hoosiers last year.
Who's Mentioned
organizationMiami Hurricanes“College football team based in Coral Gables, Florida.”personMario Cristobal“Head coach of the Miami Hurricanes.”organizationIndiana Hoosiers“College football team that played Miami in the national championship.”organizationHawai’i Rainbow Warriors“College football team that played Stanford.”organizationStanford Cardinal“College football team based in Stanford, California.”personCarson Beck“Former Miami Hurricanes quarterback who declared for the NFL draft.”personMark Fletcher, Jr.“Running back for the Miami Hurricanes.”personDarian Mensah“Quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes.”