Miami Hurricanes' National Championship History The University of Miami Hurricanes football team last won a national championship in 2001, defeating Nebraska 37-14 in the Rose Bowl on January 3, 2002. That victory capped an undefeated 12-0 season under coach Larry Coker, marking their fifth AP- recognized title (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, 2001).

Recent Playoff Run

As of January 8, 2026, Miami advanced to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship by beating Ole Miss 31-27 in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal. The title game is scheduled for January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, pitting Miami (13-2) against the Indiana-Oregon Peach Bowl winner. This marks their first championship appearance since 2002.

Past Victories

Miami's championships came during a dominant era:

  • 1983 : Shared title after Orange Bowl win over Nebraska.
  • 1987 : Beat Oklahoma in Sugar Bowl under Jimmy Johnson.
  • 1989 : Defeated Alabama in Sugar Bowl.
  • 1991 : Edged Nebraska in Orange Bowl.
  • 2001 : Crushed Nebraska in Rose Bowl, led by stars like Ed Reed.

TL;DR : Miami's last win was January 3, 2002; they're now one victory from potentially adding a sixth on Jan 19, 2026. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.