Hurricanes Hold Spring Football Practice No. 9

Live updates and analysis from the team's latest spring session

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:34am

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The University of Miami football team held its ninth spring practice on Tuesday morning in Coral Gables, Florida. Head coach Mario Cristobal and other team personnel are expected to speak to reporters following the session, which is part of the Hurricanes' spring practice schedule that runs through April 18 and culminates in the annual spring game.

Why it matters

Spring football practices are crucial for college teams to evaluate talent, install new systems, and prepare for the upcoming season. As one of the top programs in the ACC, Miami's spring practices are closely watched by fans and media alike as the team looks to build on last year's performance and compete for a conference championship.

The details

The Hurricanes' ninth spring practice took place on Tuesday morning in Coral Gables. The team has been holding practices for the past three weeks as part of their spring schedule, which will conclude with the annual spring game on April 18. Head coach Mario Cristobal and other team personnel are expected to speak to reporters following the conclusion of Tuesday's practice session.

  • The Hurricanes' ninth spring practice took place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • Spring practice for the Hurricanes began in late March and will run through April 18, culminating in the annual spring game.

The players

Mario Cristobal

The head football coach of the University of Miami Hurricanes.

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What’s next

The Hurricanes will continue their spring practice schedule, leading up to the annual spring game on April 18 at Cobb Stadium.

The takeaway

Miami's spring practices are an important part of the team's preparation for the upcoming season, as the Hurricanes look to build on last year's performance and compete for a conference championship.