Photos: ESPN College GameDay in Miami, Florida

Gators fans have waited about a year to avenge their team’s humiliating loss to the Miami Hurricanes at the Swamp in Gainesville, Florida, in 2024. But as was widely predicted before this weekend’s matchup, the No. 4 Miami Hurricanes beat the unranked Florida Gators Saturday night, 26-7.

Still, despite the predictable stakes, Canes (and Gators) fans found a reason to party in Miami: ESPN’s College GameDay stop at the University of Miami. Fans flocked to the campus in their orange and green (with some blue sprinkled in here and there) to see hosts Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban, and Kirk Herbstreit let loose with Sebastian the Ibis. The Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk also made an appearance.

a group of sports fans stands on a platform wearing paint on their chests with text reading "Canes" — Canes fans sported their team colors on their chests.
Photo by Alexandra Rodriguez

cheering University of Miami Hurricanes cheerleaders — The Hurricanes’ Spirit Squad hyped up fans at College GameDay.
Photo by Alexandra Rodriguez

Left to right: Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban, and Kirk Herbstreit host ESPN College GameDay at the University of Miami.
Photo by Alexandra Rodriguez

Miami, make your New Year’s Resolution Count!

We’re $16,000 away from our End-of-Year campaign goal, with just a five days left! We’re ready to deliver — but we need the resources to do it right. If Miami New Times matters to you, please contribute today to help us expand our current events coverage when it’s needed most.

CONTRIBUTE NOW

Progress to goal

$30,000