Kenyatta Jackson Jr. explains why the defensive challenge of facing Miami is more important to him than facing his hometown team.

Carson Beck college transfer timeline: Why Miami QB left Georgia with NIL money, NFL Draft in mind originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Miami Hurricanes have advanced to the second round of the College Football Playoff after defeating Texas A&M in the first round.

On the back of its first round College Football Playoff win, Miami is now predicted to land two studs out of the 2027 recruiting class.

Thomas is well on his way. He enters the Cotton Bowl ranked second on the Hurricanes with 58 tackles and four interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. He has four tackles for loss, four pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

The 2003 BCS championship game between Miami and Ohio State is remembered for a controversial pass interference call, but there is another reason to remember -- the incredible amount of NFL talent.

Dallas, Tx. — A sleepy Miami Hurricanes team arrived in the Lone Star state, later than expected, but their focus was on the Ohio State Buckeyes and themselves.