Photos: ESPN College GameDay at the University of Miami

Sebastian greets Canes fans at ESPN College GameDay on the UM campus. Photo by Alexandra Rodriguez

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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.

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Canes fans sported their team colors on their chests.

Photo by Alexandra Rodriguez

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The Hurricanes' Spirit Squad hyped up fans at College GameDay.

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

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Fans packed in to party with ESPN.

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For these fans, it's all about the U.

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A handful of Gators fans could be seen throughout.

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It was a packed house.

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These fans predict Gators coach Billy Napier will be looking for work soon.

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Gators need downtime, too.

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Fans got lots of sponsored swag.

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A backstage view of ESPN College GameDay.

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The hosts let loose with Sebastian.

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So much sponsored merch.

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Lizards famously do survive hurricanes — but not at this weekend's game.

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Rooting for the home team.

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The Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk made a special appearance.

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A sea of orange and green.

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There's some blue in there if you look closely.

Photo by Alexandra Rodriguez