
Herbstreit Predicts Miami Hurricanes as 2025‑26 National Champions
Veteran ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit says the Miami Hurricanes have the talent and the odds to win next year’s championship, a bold claim made on the Pat McAfee Show.
May 16, 2026
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Veteran ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit says the Miami Hurricanes have the talent and the odds to win next year’s championship, a bold claim made on the Pat McAfee Show.

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