Miami's 2026 team spent part of its season wearing a tribute to the 2001 national champions, so comparisons were inevitable. Through eight games, the 2026 Hurricanes were 8-0 and No. 1 in the AP poll. The 2001 team finished 12-0 with a 33.2-point average margin.
The 2001 Benchmark
- 12-0 record and a 37-14 Rose Bowl win over Nebraska.
- 512 points scored, 117 allowed.
- 38 future NFL draft picks on the roster.
The 2026 Start
- 8-0, including a double-overtime win over Florida State and a 38-35 win at North Carolina.
- No. 1 in the AP poll for the first time in nearly 24 years.
- Malachi Toney setting single-game school records for yards (234) and catches (16).
Where They Differ
The 2001 team rarely played close games. The 2026 team has already won a couple of tight ones. That is not a knock; it is simply a different path, and the season was still unfinished at the time of writing.
Wearing Both
The "Malachi Toney Jersey #1 Miami Hurricanes 2001 Throwback" combines the 2026 star with the 2001 design. It is listed in green, orange and white.
Look for it in this Miami football jersey category.