Mark Fletcher Jr.'s fingerprints were all over the Miami Hurricanes' 10-3 first-round College Football Playoff win over the Texas A&M Aggies.

Here's what to know on Miami quarterback Carson Beck before the Hurricanes play in their first-ever CFP game on Saturday against Texas A&M.

While the feature on Fletcher Jr, his performance, and the importance of his late father, Big Mark, is poignant and well-crafted, there was a piece of news included in the piece: Fletcher Jr. has told Miami that he’ll return in 2026 for his senior season.

Under first-year defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, Miami's defense became one of the most elite in all college football this season.

On3's Pete Nakos reports that Miami is one of the programs linked to South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown. He's currently ranked as the No. 3 quarterback set to hit the transfer portal.

SUBSCRIBE TO CANESPORT NOW AND FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION* FOLLOW BREAKING MIAMI HURRICANES NEWS: SIGN UP FOR THE CANESPORT NEWSLETTER CaneSport Front And Center News Of The Day Dec. 24, 2025 Players ready for Ohio State challenge We catch up with several Miami players for their takes on this program’s continuing rise

Maurice Clarett jeered Miami fans by dressing up as the Grinch as an ode to his big play in the BCS championship against the Hurricanes in 2003.

Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. praises Ohio State QB Julian Sayin’s maturity, mindset and skill ahead of the Hurricanes’ CFP quarterfinal showdown.