# Miami Hurricanes preseason football preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/miami-hurricanes-preseason-football-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-08T22:24:12.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Miami Hurricanes began their preseason preparations with media day in Coral Gables, centered on new quarterback Darian Mensah. Following the departure of Carson Beck to the NFL, Mensah has emerged as a preseason Heisman favorite as the team targets an ACC title and a return to the College Football Playoff.

As the preseason fall camp progressed, the team’s focus shifted toward specific positional developments. On the defensive line, players including Armondo Blount, Marquise Lightfoot, and Justin Scott are working to maintain previous production standards, with Damon Wilson II emphasizing leadership. Offensively, while Malachi Toney and Cooper Barakate are established at wide receiver, a competition has developed for the third receiver position between Joshua Moore and Daylyn Upshaw. The team is currently preparing for its season opener against Stanford on September 4.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Miami Hurricanes advance through preseason fall camp

The Miami Hurricanes continue their preseason fall camp, focusing on defensive line development and a competition for the No. 3 wide receiver position.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miami-hurricanes-advance-through-preseason-fall-camp

### 2026-08-02: College football preseason sees Miami Hurricanes and Michigan Wolverines gear up

Miami's new QB Darian Mensah leads a hopeful Hurricanes preseason, while Michigan's Wolverines focus on line play at fall camp as both teams gear up for the upcoming college football season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/college-football-preseason-sees-miami-hurricanes-and-michigan-wolverines-gear-up

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