At The Stadium
Canes Roll to 3-0 and Return Home: What Is Next for Miami Football
The Miami Hurricanes are 3-0 and climbing the rankings, and they return home to Hard Rock Stadium this Saturday to host Central Michigan.
The Miami Hurricanes are rolling, and Miami Gardens gets to enjoy the ride. Fresh off a road win at Wake Forest, the Canes are a perfect 3-0, climbing the national rankings, and heading back home to Hard Rock Stadium this weekend. Here is a quick look at the hot start and what is next, including a big home game right here in the city.
The Miami Hurricanes are 3-0 and ranked among the nation's best after a 33-20 road win over Wake Forest. Next up, they return home to Hard Rock Stadium to host Central Michigan on Saturday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Undefeated and climbing
Football season is off to a flying start for the University of Miami, and that is great news for Miami Gardens. The Hurricanes are a perfect 3-0, and they are looking the part of a national contender. After opening with a dominant 45-6 win at Stanford and a 77-7 rout of Florida A&M at home, the Canes went on the road and handled Wake Forest 33-20 to stay unbeaten.
The hot start has Miami climbing the national rankings and generating real buzz, exactly the kind of excitement that fills Hard Rock Stadium and energizes the city that hosts it.
Back home this weekend
The good news for local fans: the Canes are coming home. Miami hosts Central Michigan at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. And it is part of a blockbuster weekend in Miami Gardens, with the Dolphins hosting the Kansas City Chiefs the very next day. Two straight days of big-time football in the city.
The road ahead, and a rivalry looms
The schedule ahead is loaded. After Central Michigan, the Canes have a marquee home stretch that includes the archrival Florida State on October 17, plus Pittsburgh (Oct 24), Duke (Nov 14), Virginia Tech (Nov 21), and Boston College (Nov 28) at Hard Rock. If the Hurricanes keep winning, the atmosphere at these home games will only get bigger, with the FSU rivalry game shaping up as a must-see.
What it means for Miami Gardens
A winning, ranked Hurricanes team is a boost for the whole city. Every home game brings tens of thousands of fans into Miami Gardens, filling restaurants and businesses and putting the city on national television. The better the Canes play, the brighter that spotlight shines. Residents should just remember to plan for game-day traffic around the stadium on home Saturdays.
Confirm kickoff times, tickets, and the bag policy at the University of Miami and Hard Rock Stadium official sites. See the full Canes home schedule and the rest of the fall events lineup, and find local spots in our directory to make a day of it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Miami Hurricanes record in 2026?
As of late September 2026, the Miami Hurricanes are 3-0, with wins over Stanford (45-6), Florida A&M (77-7), and Wake Forest (33-20). The strong start moved them up in the national rankings.
When is the next Miami Hurricanes home game?
The Hurricanes host Central Michigan at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Saturday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. It is part of a big stadium weekend, with the Dolphins hosting the Chiefs the next day.
When do the Canes play Florida State?
The Miami Hurricanes host rival Florida State at Hard Rock Stadium on October 17, 2026. It is one of the most anticipated home games of the season and typically draws a large, energetic crowd.
Game details are based on publicly available schedules and results and are subject to change. Confirm times and tickets through official sources. Published: September 21, 2026.
