{"id":773603,"date":"2026-02-24T16:36:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T16:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/773603\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T16:36:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T16:36:21","slug":"there-could-literally-be-a-hurricane-cristobal-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/773603\/","title":{"rendered":"There could literally be a ‘Hurricane Cristobal’ in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Miami football team head coach Mario Cristobal recently shared a lighthearted moment with Georgia’s Kirby Smart<\/a> during the Steve Spurrier First Year Coach Award ceremony.<\/p>\n

Cristobal playfully joked about quarterback Carson Beck\u2019s success in Miami, attributing his standout 2025 performance to great coaching after Beck transferred from Georgia.<\/p>\n

Beck led the Hurricanes to a national championship appearance in his final year of eligibility, throwing for over 3,800 yards and 30 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

The banter highlighted the mutual respect between the coaches who both saw Beck thrive at the highest level of collegiate football.<\/p>\n

A year after Miami reached the College Football Playoff title game, \u201cHurricane Cristobal\u201d could be a real thing this year<\/a>, according to Brett McMurphy on X, formerly Twitter.<\/p>\n

A viral image showcasing the Atlantic storm names for the 2026 hurricane season reveals that \u201cCristobal\u201d is officially on the list.<\/p>\n

A year after Miami reached the College Football Playoff title game, \u201cHurricane Cristobal\u201d could be a real thing this year \ud83c\udf00\ud83d\ude33 pic.twitter.com\/izjF81bP8o<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) February 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

This coincidence adds a humorous layer to the upcoming campaign as the Hurricanes look to maintain their status as national contenders under their head coach\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

The program’s momentum continues to build through strategic additions in the transfer portal. Most recently, Miami secured 6-foot-3 cornerback Takai Azziz<\/a> from the junior college ranks.<\/p>\n

Azziz, known for his ball-hawking ability and multiple pick-sixes, joins a secondary that already features emerging stars like Bryce Fitzgerald and Jakobe Thomas.<\/p>\n

This move reunites Azziz with high school teammate Darian Mensah, further strengthening the Hurricanes’ defensive depth.<\/p>\n

With the 2026 season approaching, the combination of veteran coaching, high-profile transfers, and a bit of meteorological irony has the Coral Gables community buzzing.<\/p>\n

Miami needs to replicate its recent success, and the real \u201cHurricane Cristobal\u201d might just be the one taking place on the football field.<\/p>\n