The **Miami Hurricanes** represent the University of Miami’s athletic programs, most famously its college football team, with a rich history dating back to 1926. As a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) since 2004, the Hurricanes field teams in 18 sports and have established one of the most prestigious athletic traditions in the United States[1][4]. The football program is particularly notable, having won **five AP national championships** in 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, and 2001, ranking it fifth in all-time Associated Press National Poll Championships alongside USC and behind only Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Oklahoma[2]. Miami’s football teams of the 1980s, often called “The Team of the 1980s,” gained a reputation for exceptional talent and swagger, producing two Heisman Trophy winners (Vinny Testaverde in 1986 and Gino Torretta in 1992), 77 All-Americans, and multiple College and Pro Football Hall of Famers[1][2]. The 1987 championship team, led by coach Jimmy Johnson and star players like Michael Irvin, is remembered for an undefeated season and dominant wins—including a 37-14 Rose Bowl victory over Nebraska—cementing the Hurricanes’ legacy[3]. Beyond football, the Hurricanes have amassed **21 team national championships** and 87 individual national championships across all sports, highlighting the university’s broad athletic excellence[1][4]. The program’s culture emphasizes dominance, resilience, and a winning mindset, attracting top talent and producing numerous NFL draft picks, with 66 first-round selections historically[1]. In recent years, the program continues to evolve, with current head coach Mario Cristobal signing a significant 10-year, $80 million contract in 2021, signaling strong institutional investment and ambition to maintain Miami’s elite status in college athletics[2]. The University of Miami Athletics department also leve