With waning offense, Miami playing worst football of season
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With waning offense, Miami playing worst football of season

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — As the Miami Dolphins won all three of their November games, coach Mike McDaniel preached the importance of playing their best football in December. “And it’s not good enough.” Miami’s dismal offensive output against San Francisco in Week 13 was thought to be an uncharacteristic one off, but Tua Tagovailoa was inaccurate for the second straight game and the Dolphins had no answers for the physicality of the Chargers’ defense, which was playing with a handful of backups. The Dolphins will need to prove their early season success was not a fluke against a tough Buffalo opponent that likely has Saturday’s upcoming game circled after blowing a lead against Miami in Week 3. “We have tremendous opportunities moving forward to play to our standard.” WHAT’S WORKING The Dolphins’ defense kept them in the game by getting pressure on Herbert. He caught his first pass in the fourth quarter and finished with just two receptions a week after catching one pass against San Francisco — not a promising sight for Miami’s No.

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Dolphins’ poor performance vs. Packers on Thanksgiving was a familiar tale
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Dolphins’ poor performance vs. Packers on Thanksgiving was a familiar tale

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins went into Thursday’s game at Green Bay hoping to change a couple of narratives: criticisms that they can’t win in the cold and that they falter against winning teams. “That’s the thing with narratives,” coach Mike McDaniel said after Miami lost 30-17 to the Packers. “In the National Football League, you learn hard …

Hail Flutie: BC celebrates 40th anniversary of Miracle in Miami
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Hail Flutie: BC celebrates 40th anniversary of Miracle in Miami

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOSTON — Forty years ago, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie rolled to his right and threw a pass that has become one of college football’s most iconic moments. “In casual conversation, it comes up every day,” Flutie said, when asked how many times people bring it …

Tracy’s trick-play TD pass to Virgil helps Miami (OH) beat N. Illinois 20-9
1 month ago

Tracy’s trick-play TD pass to Virgil helps Miami (OH) beat N. Illinois 20-9

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! OXFORD, Ohio — Javon Tracy had 79 yards receiving on six catches and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Virgil on Tuesday night to help Miami beat Northern Illinois 20-9. Dylan Downing scored on a 2-yard run that gave the Redhawks a 7-0 lead with …

Miami's Alumni Flood the sidelines, fueling Hurricanes' resurgence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Miami's Alumni Flood the sidelines, fueling Hurricanes' resurgence

Associated Press  

The Miami football alumni are flooding the sidelines, with several veterans like Michael Irvin, Ray Lewis, Edgerrin James, Jessie Armstead, Bryant McKinnie, Rohan Marley, Bernie Kosar and Clinton Portis making appearances. This is a clear indicator of what's happening on the field, with the Hurricanes looking to build on their unbeaten start this season.

Miami Dolphins Offense Looks Familiar as Tua Tagovailoa Returns
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Miami Dolphins Offense Looks Familiar as Tua Tagovailoa Returns

Associated Press  

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to action on Sunday but his team suffered a 27-28 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Tagovailoa completed 28 of 38 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown, but the Dolphins failed to score 20 points in the game. Despite the loss, Tagovailoa showed signs of his presence with a 12-yard touchdown pass to De'Von …

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: 'You don't need that one' as he prepares to return from another concussion
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: 'You don't need that one' as he prepares to return from another concussion

Associated Press  

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa will be encouraged to slide when he makes his expected return vs. Arizona Cardinals. The coach's message is much different from his previous comments, suggesting that Tagovailoa should be more cautious in protecting himself on the field. The Cardinals have a quarterback in Kyler Murray whose scrambling is a big part of his game, and they will …

Miami's Passing Explosion vs. Florida State: Key Matchup in ACC Battle
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Miami's Passing Explosion vs. Florida State: Key Matchup in ACC Battle

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Miami and Florida State clash in a pivotal ACC matchup. The Hurricanes hold a slight edge with a 7-0 record, while the Seminoles are fighting for their season survival. The key matchup revolves around the receivers' performances, with Florida State's Alex Mastromanno looking to find his rhythm after a challenging first few games. Miami's Cam Ward remains a top contender …

No. 8 Miami crosses the country to visit California in the headliner on the ACC weekly slate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 8 Miami crosses the country to visit California in the headliner on the ACC weekly slate

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ET The Hurricanes have their best start since winning the first 10 games of the 2017 season as they make a cross-country trip face the Bears, who are playing their first ACC home game. The Blue Devils are off to their best start since winning the …

No. 8 Miami and improved South Florida renew intrastate rivalry after decade-plus hiatus
3 months ago

No. 8 Miami and improved South Florida renew intrastate rivalry after decade-plus hiatus

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! South Florida has a chance to beat a top 10 team for the first time in nearly 17 years — the Bulls are 0-8 in such games since topping then-No. PLAYERS TO WATCH Miami: LT Jalen Rivers is back after a two-game absence with a neck …

An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclear
3 months, 1 week ago

An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclear

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Earlier in this turbulent week for the Miami Dolphins, Mike McDaniel joked that enough people had seen him cry. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as he leaves the game after suffering a concussion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, …

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa's future after QB sparked fears with third concussion
3 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa's future after QB sparked fears with third concussion

Daily Mail  

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has revealed his stance on calls for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to retire following Thursday night's game. Tagovailoa suffered the third known concussion of his NFL career when he slammed to the turf during the third quarter of the Miami Dolphins ' loss to the Buffalo Bills. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has weighed …

A clearly emotional Mike McDaniel raves about how the Dolphins handled adversity in Week 1
3 months, 1 week ago

A clearly emotional Mike McDaniel raves about how the Dolphins handled adversity in Week 1

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are 1-0. The big story in the NFL on Sunday — wide receiver Tyreek Hill placed in handcuffs and seen laying face down on a street adjacent to the stadium hours before the season opener, along with defensive lineman Calais Campbell also briefly handcuffed after he attempted to intervene — remained the big …

Jason Sanders makes 52-yard field goal as time expires and Dolphins rally past Jaguars 20-17
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jason Sanders makes 52-yard field goal as time expires and Dolphins rally past Jaguars 20-17

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — For the Miami Dolphins, the day started with chaos and ended with celebration. Jason Sanders nailed a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and the Dolphins — on probably one of the more bizarre days in their history, one where two players were placed in handcuffs outside the stadium a few hours before kickoff — rallied …

Cam Ward passes for 3 TDs, runs for another and No. 12 Miami rolls past Florida A&M, 56-9
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cam Ward passes for 3 TDs, runs for another and No. 12 Miami rolls past Florida A&M, 56-9

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Cam Ward passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns in his first home start for Miami, then he capped his day with a rushing score and the 12th-ranked Hurricanes beat Florida A&M 56-9 on Saturday night. Ward’s first pass was a touchdown …

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback
4 months ago

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa left no doubt he likes playing for Mike McDaniel a lot more than he did Brian Flores. Fresh off signing a four-year contract extension last month, Tagovailoa said he appreciates McDaniel’s positive coaching style after dealing with Flores’ negativity during his first two seasons in the NFL. “To put it in simplest terms, if …

Tua Tagovailoa plays 1 series and throws TD pass in Dolphins’ 13-6 win over Commanders
4 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa plays 1 series and throws TD pass in Dolphins’ 13-6 win over Commanders

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa went 5 for 5 with a touchdown pass in his only series to help the Miami Dolphins to a 13-6 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. “I thought it was probably the least amount of nerves that he’s had the first time stepping out on the football field,” McDaniel said. Here …

Cam Ward hasn’t played a real game yet at Miami. He’s already the Hurricanes’ unquestioned leader
8 months, 1 week ago

Cam Ward hasn’t played a real game yet at Miami. He’s already the Hurricanes’ unquestioned leader

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The time you get complacent, that’s the time you can let people pass you by.” Ward has swagger, and that’s what the Hurricanes were looking for. There’s no FBS quarterback returning this season who averaged more yards in 2023 than Ward — his 311 yards per …

Plenty rests on the shoulders of Tua Tagovailoa as Dolphins go for first playoff win since 2000
11 months, 1 week ago

Plenty rests on the shoulders of Tua Tagovailoa as Dolphins go for first playoff win since 2000

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It has been more than 23 years since the Miami Dolphins won a playoff game. He was a freshman at Alabama when he replaced then-starter Jalen Hurts during the 2018 national championship game and led the Crimson Tide past Georgia for the school’s fifth national title under Nick Saban. The 25-year-old Tagovailoa has spoken about how …

Mostert, Tagovailoa lead Dolphins to a 30-0 victory over the Jets without Tyreek Hill
1 year ago

Mostert, Tagovailoa lead Dolphins to a 30-0 victory over the Jets without Tyreek Hill

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel was certain his team would avoid another week of disappointment after the Dolphins saw a 14-point fourth-quarter lead fizzle in less than five minutes in their last outing. Raheem Mostert scored two more touchdowns to set Miami’s single-season record with 20, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 224 yards and a score and the Dolphins shut …

Hill has 2 TDs as the Dolphins beat the Commanders 45-15. They’re 9-3 for the 1st time since 2001
1 year ago

Hill has 2 TDs as the Dolphins beat the Commanders 45-15. They’re 9-3 for the 1st time since 2001

Associated Press  

— Tyreek Hill wasn’t surprised to see just one defender covering him. “Thanks for not respecting me, I guess.” Hill had two touchdowns among his five catches for 157 yards, and he and the Miami Dolphins routed the Washington Commanders 45-15 Sunday to pad their lead atop the AFC East and get to 9-3 for the first time since 2001. …

Tua Tagovailoa vows to limit turnovers as Dolphins enter final stretch of their season
1 year ago

Tua Tagovailoa vows to limit turnovers as Dolphins enter final stretch of their season

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After the Miami Dolphins dominated the New York Jets last week, Tua Tagovailoa complimented the work of the offense but stressed that they will need him to play better down the stretch of the season. The second gave the Jets the ball with 2 seconds remaining in the second quarter before safety Jevon Holland intercepted Tim …

After a dominant Black Friday performance, the Dolphins have their eyes on winning AFC East
1 year ago

After a dominant Black Friday performance, the Dolphins have their eyes on winning AFC East

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa keeps reiterating that the Miami Dolphins aren’t satisfied yet. Throughout these late stretches of having these games, we’re going to need better ball from me.” The Dolphins also got another standout performance from their defense, which limited the Jets to just 159 total yards. The Dolphins haven’t allowed a team to surpass 110 yards …

Eagles get their groove back in beating Dolphins with signature toughness and aggression
1 year, 2 months ago

Eagles get their groove back in beating Dolphins with signature toughness and aggression

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Clinging to a one-touchdown lead with about 10 minutes left in Sunday’s game, but facing fourth-and-1 from his own 26-yard line, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni sent his punt team onto the field. The Eagles about a minute earlier had snuffed out a potentially game-tying Miami Dolphins scoring opportunity when cornerback Darius Slay intercepted quarterback Tua Tagovailoa at …

Without Van Dyke, Miami rallies and stuns Clemson 28-20 in double OT thriller
1 year, 2 months ago

Without Van Dyke, Miami rallies and stuns Clemson 28-20 in double OT thriller

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “And it increases our appetite to go get more.” Emory Williams, playing in place of injured Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, completed 24 of 33 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown for the Hurricanes. “Obviously very proud of our players, very proud of our program, …

Cristobal, coaches take full blame for Miami’s decision to not run out clock
1 year, 2 months ago

Cristobal, coaches take full blame for Miami’s decision to not run out clock

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami coach Mario Cristobal reiterated Monday that he takes full responsibility for the Hurricanes not taking a knee in the final seconds of their loss to Georgia Tech, even as offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson revealed that he actually called the play in …

Tua Tagovailoa’s leadership key in Miami Dolphins’ offensive success
1 year, 2 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa’s leadership key in Miami Dolphins’ offensive success

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel has noticed the change in Tua Tagovailoa: His jovial nature on the Miami Dolphins’ sideline during games. All of it plays a role in the fourth-year quarterback’s output on game days, McDaniel said Wednesday, adding that much of Tagovailoa’s growth on the field has started with internal work each week. You have a group …

Dolphins show they can win even without Tagovailoa and Hill going deep
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins show they can win even without Tagovailoa and Hill going deep

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After Miami’s defense gave up 234 yards rushing against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, coordinator Vic Fangio said his unit was good enough to win a high-scoring contest, but “not good enough to win a lot of games.” The Dolphins turned it around in Week 2 at New England, limiting the Patriots to 88 …

Hill, Tagovailoa too much for Chargers as Dolphins open with 36-34 victory
1 year, 3 months ago

Hill, Tagovailoa too much for Chargers as Dolphins open with 36-34 victory

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Tua Tagovailoa might have shocked some observers by putting up one of the best passing days in an opener in NFL history. That’s kind of what I expected to happen,” coach Mike McDaniel said after the Miami Dolphins rallied for a 36-34 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. In last season’s 23-17 win in Week …

Miami Hurricanes look to avenge last year’s loss when they host No. 23 Texas A&M
1 year, 3 months ago

Miami Hurricanes look to avenge last year’s loss when they host No. 23 Texas A&M

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “They’re really good,” said Miami’s second-year coach Mario Cristobal. That’s probably what stuck out most about last game — the score kept changing in a hurry because of the explosive plays that they made.” Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said Weigman had time to make good …

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa says he’s ‘all in’ to play next season
1 year, 10 months ago

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa says he’s ‘all in’ to play next season

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Tua Tagovailoa is grateful the Miami Dolphins kept him off the field after suffering his second concussion and he has no doubts about returning to play next season. The third-year quarterback missed Miami’s final three games, including a playoff loss to Buffalo, after being diagnosed with a concussion following a loss to Green Bay on Dec. 25. I’ve …

Dolphins still control playoff fate despite recent losses
2 years ago

Dolphins still control playoff fate despite recent losses

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel understands the NFL is a results-oriented business, but he thought the Miami Dolphins showed plenty of positive signs in their 32-29 loss to Buffalo on Sunday. “So had we played like that for the whole season, we’d be feeling a lot different because it wouldn’t be the third loss in a row.” Behind an …

Dolphins hoping recent losses help right offensive wrongs
2 years ago

Dolphins hoping recent losses help right offensive wrongs

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa believes the Miami Dolphins’ recent losses have taught them lessons their early season success didn’t. Ahead of Miami’s pivotal division matchup against Buffalo, Tagovailoa said the Dolphins are learning the importance of putting bad drives behind them and not letting incompletions or miscommunication dictate how a game progresses. Entering Miami’s matchup against San Francisco, …

Takeaways from 45-3: Miami lost big to FSU but final toll (recruits) has yet to be seen
2 years, 1 month ago

Takeaways from 45-3: Miami lost big to FSU but final toll (recruits) has yet to be seen

New York Times  

It’s hard to imagine a scenario where the University of Miami could play any worse than it did on Saturday night, but there are three more chances left on the schedule. Instead of being impressed, 2023 five-star receiver Brandon Inniss and four-star running back Mark Fletcher — Ohio State commitments — left the stadium laughing about Miami’s performance. “We felt …

For FSU and Miami, there’s always something big at stake
2 years, 1 month ago

For FSU and Miami, there’s always something big at stake

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Neither team is ranked — the third time in the last four FSU-Miami meetings that’s been the case — yet the history between the programs still makes this compelling. “When you play in this rivalry,” Miami coach Mario Cristobal said, “you always recognize that this was …

Miami takeaways: 9 thoughts on the Hurricanes’ ugly quadruple-overtime win at Virginia
2 years, 1 month ago

Miami takeaways: 9 thoughts on the Hurricanes’ ugly quadruple-overtime win at Virginia

New York Times  

As Jake Garcia pulled the ball out of Henry Parrish Jr.’s chest and looked up toward the end zone, Mario Cristobal said he began to wonder: “Why is he not throwing this ball, dude?” Garcia, making his first college start in place of injured starter Tyler Van Dyke, had tight end Khalil Brantley open. Garcia’s two-point conversion in quadruple overtime …

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa taken off the field on stretcher during game against Bengals
2 years, 2 months ago

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa taken off the field on stretcher during game against Bengals

CNN  

CNN — The Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was taken off the field on a stretcher on Thursday during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, after suffering apparent head and neck injuries – less than a week after being injured in another game. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sacked by Cincinnati Bengals' Josh Tupou during the first half of an …

Tagovailoa, Dolphins rally from 21 down to beat Ravens 42-38
2 years, 3 months ago

Tagovailoa, Dolphins rally from 21 down to beat Ravens 42-38

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Down by three touchdowns, Tua Tagovailoa and his speedy Miami receivers raced past the Baltimore Ravens in a stirring fourth-quarter comeback. Tagovailoa threw for 469 yards and six touchdowns, four of which came during the final period, and the Dolphins rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat Jackson and the Ravens 42-38 on Sunday. Tagovailoa’s 7-yard touchdown pass …

Miami ousts AD Blake James, 2 days after football’s FSU loss
3 years, 1 month ago

Miami ousts AD Blake James, 2 days after football’s FSU loss

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Blake James is no longer Miami’s athletic director, with both sides saying it was a mutual decision for him to leave the university Monday in a move that came two days after the Hurricanes’ football team lost at Florida State. The move …

A stunner: Miami wins 2nd straight, tops Ravens 22-10
3 years, 1 month ago

A stunner: Miami wins 2nd straight, tops Ravens 22-10

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa walked off the field, game ball in his injured left hand, and waved his arms to acknowledge the cheers. Miami’s defense carried an offense that had one quarterback get hurt, have an injured one take his place, and saw its only trip to the end zone in the first 57 minutes come from an …

Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21
4 years, 1 month ago

Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The battle of young quarterbacks was decided by special teams and the Miami Dolphins’ blitz-happy defense. Tua Tagovailoa had help from a less-heralded rookie while Justin Herbert struggled against a relentless pass rush, and the surprising Dolphins earned their fifth consecutive victory by beating the Los Angeles Chargers 29-21 Sunday. The Dolphins’ Salvon Ahmed, making his …

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