Mario Cristobal is sticking to his vow to keep Miami focused on the first game of the season.The alternative for Cristobal would be to have his Hurricanes resist the urge to put too much emphasis on the team coming to Miami Gardens for the opener.A win over preseason No. 6-ranked Notre Dame would go a long way toward putting the No. 10 Hurricanes on the map in 2025.”It’s such a big, such an incredible opportunity for our program that that’s going to take care of itself come game week,” Cristobal said in an interview with ACC Network’s Kelly Gramlich and Eric Mac Lain.”We know. And I think it’s great when you have it on the schedule because you can say what you want as a coach, say, ‘Hey, let’s focus on this and whatnot,’ but everybody knows the opportunities that await us. The only way to perform to your best levels is to prepare as hard and as best as you possibly can.”Miami is replacing key pieces on offense, including Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Enter Carson Beck, the Georgia transfer who has played in more than his share of games defined by monumental opportunities.
