The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Miami Hurricanes HC Mario Cristobal stops by The Herd
Dec 5, 2025
Mario Cristobal, the head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, discusses his team's compelling case for the College Football Playoff, citing their impressive win over Notre Dame. He breaks down Miami's defensive prowess and highlights key player performances, including the emergence of Malachi Tony. Cristobal also reflects on the team's growth throughout the season, tackles the flaws in college football’s ranking system, and emphasizes the importance of head-to-head matchups. Plus, he shares insights on the impact of NIL and the transfer portal.
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Line Of Scrimmage Wins Big Games
- Miami's defensive line controlled the line of scrimmage and neutralized Notre Dame's run game and star Jeremiah Love.
- Mario Cristobal argues that head-to-head results should carry decisive weight in playoff evaluation.
Team Peaks Matter More Than Early Ranking
- Mario Cristobal says Miami is playing better late in the season with healthier starters and explosive younger players like Malachi Tony.
- He claims Miami improved across all metrics compared to when they were ranked number two earlier.
Owning A Tough Overtime Loss
- Cristobal described the SMU loss as a turnover-driven overtime loss while his team was missing many starters.
- He emphasized owning the loss and moving forward while noting head-to-head winners historically advance in the CFP.