The Miami Hurricanes announced their complete football schedule for the 2026 season, following the recent release of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) schedules. Fans can now plan for an exciting lineup of games, including a notable opener against Stanford on September 4, 2026, and a highly anticipated matchup against Notre Dame on November 7, 2026.
The Hurricanes will participate in three non-conference games during the season. These include a home game against Florida A&M on September 10, and a matchup against Central Michigan on September 26. The schedule also features a crucial road game against Notre Dame, which is expected to draw significant attention from fans and analysts alike.
2026 Schedule Breakdown
The Hurricanes’ 2026 schedule is structured as follows:
– **Week 0** — no game, August 29
– **Week 1** — Miami at Stanford, Friday, September 4
– **Week 2** — Florida A&M vs. Miami, Thursday, September 10
– **Week 3** — Miami at Wake Forest, Friday, September 18
– **Week 5** — Central Michigan vs. Miami, September 26
– **Week 6** — Miami at Clemson, October 3
– **Week 7** — BYE WEEK, October 10
– **Week 8** — Florida State at Miami, Saturday, October 17
– **Week 9** — Pittsburgh at Miami, October 24
– **Week 10** — Miami at North Carolina, October 31
– **Week 11** — Miami at Notre Dame, November 7
– **Week 12** — Duke at Miami, November 14
– **Week 13** — Virginia Tech at Miami, Friday, November 20
– **Week 14** — Boston College at Miami, November 28
– **ACC Championship Game** — December 5, Noon, Charlotte, NC
Miami’s season will feature a mix of home and away games, starting with three contests in the first four weeks. The schedule offers a traditional rhythm of one bye week, returning to a standard structure after previous seasons with two bye weeks.
The Hurricanes will face a challenging early season, with consecutive road games against Stanford and Wake Forest. Following these, they will return home to face Florida A&M before heading to Central Michigan. The road game against Clemson on October 3 will test the team’s resilience.
Key Matchups and Fan Expectations
A highlight of the season is the game against Florida State, scheduled for October 17. This matchup, which comes after a bye week, is expected to be pivotal in determining the trajectory of Miami’s season. Following the clash with the Seminoles, the Hurricanes will host Pittsburgh before their final two away games against North Carolina and Notre Dame.
Ending the season with three consecutive home games against Duke, Virginia Tech, and Boston College provides the team an opportunity to build momentum as they head into the postseason.
Overall, the 2026 schedule appears manageable for the Hurricanes. With the leadership of head coach Mario Cristobal, fans are optimistic about achieving another strong season with the potential for double-digit wins.
As discussions around the schedule continue, fans are encouraged to share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities presented. The blend of traditional rivalries and new contests promises an engaging season for the Miami Hurricanes.
