Who is Miami Football Head Coach 2024

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Miami Introduces Mario Cristobal as Head Football Coach
Mario Cristobal, head coach of the Miami Hurricanes. Source: Getty Images

The Miami Hurricanes are one of the teams in the Miami Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and compete under the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The Hurricanes have played 36 college football seasons since 1936. They have won five national championships and nine conference championships in their career, as of 2024

The Miami Hurricanes play at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Along the way, the team has established rivalries with the Florida Gators, the Florida State Seminoles, the Louisville Cardinals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Virginia Tech Hokies, and the Miami RedHawks. Throughout the team's 88 college football seasons, they have gained a record of 624-355-12 and have participated in 42 Bowls, as of 2024.

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Miami Hurricanes Football Coach 2024

PositionHead Coach
NameMario Cristobal
Born September 24, 1970 (Age - 54), Miami, Florida, United States
Appointment Date December 6, 2021
Overall Record 84-75
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Bowl Record 3-4
Career Highlights and Awards Sun Belt title (2010), Sun Belt Coach of the Year (2010), 2-times Pac-12 title winner (2019-2020), 2-times Pac-12 North Division winner (2019-2020), AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year (2019)
Coaching Career 1998-2000 - Miami (FL) (GA) 2001-2002 - Rutgers (OT/TE) 2003 - Rutgers (OL) 2004-2005 - Miami (FL) (TE) 2006 - Miami (FL) (OL) 2007-2012 - FIU 2013-2016 - Alabama (AHC/OL/RC) 2017 - Oregon (co-OC/OL) 2018-2021 - Oregon 2022- Present - Miami (FL)
Compensation 10-year $80 million deal with the Miami Hurricanes with his contract running through the 2032-2033 season (The team paid $9 million to buy his previous contract with the Oregon Ducks) (as per USA Today)

Mario Cristobal serves as the Head Coach of the Miami Hurricanes, as of 2024. Mario Cristobal was the head coach of the FIU Panthers from 2007 to 2012. He also coached the Oregon Ducks from 2018 to 2021.

Mario Cristobal is a former Miami Hurricanes player. He was the offensive tackle for the team from 1989 to 1992. He also played professionally for the Amsterdam Admirals in the Netherlands from 1995 to 1996. Since Mario Cristobal took up coaching roles, he has won accolades like the Sub Belt champion and the Sun Belt Coach of the Year in 2010. He was also selected as the AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year in 2019. Mario Cristobal is in his third year with the Miami Hurricanes, as of 2024.

Miami Hurricanes Football Coaching Staff 2024

The following table is an account of all the coaching staff associated with the Miami Hurricanes in 2024 as per the Miami Staff Directory-

Name Position
Shannon DawsonOffensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
Lance GuidryDefensive Coordinator
Alex MirabalAssistant Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach
Joe Salave'aDefensive Line Coach / Associate Head Coach - Defense / Defensive Run Game Coordinator
Kevin BeardWide Receivers Coach
Chevis JacksonCornerbacks Coach
Matt MerrittRunning Backs Coach
Derek NicholsonCo-Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach
Jason TaylorDefensive Line Coach
Cody WoodielTight Ends Coach
Aaron FeldFootball Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

Miami Hurricanes Football Support Staff 2024

The table below shows all the support staff associated with the Miami Hurricanes in the 2024 season as per the Miami Stuff Directory-

Name Position
Reggie BainGraduate Assistant / Offense
Nate CrutchfieldGraduate Assistant / Offense
Mac GoodeGraduate Assistant / Defense
Juan Navarro Jr.Senior Analyst / Defense
Edwin PataAssistant Offensive Line Coach
David CooneyAnalyst / Offense
Max DriskoAnalyst / Offense
Isa FerrasAnalyst / Special Teams
Landon HoeferAnalyst / Offense
Benedick HyppoliteAnalyst / Offense
Sabbath JosephAnalyst / Defense
Danny KalterAnalyst / Special Teams
Cody OrgeronAnalyst / Offense
Marc St. FelixAnalyst / Defense
Donovan VarnerAnalyst / Offense
Jeffrey EatonAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach / Internship Coordinator - Football
Victor IshmaelAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Football
Rodney PrinceAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Football
Houston OwensAnalyst / Strength & Conditioning (Football)
Matt FyleAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Football
Dennis SmithExecutive Director / Football
Stephen FieldExecutive Director / Football Recruiting
Todd StroudSenior Football Advisor
Brandon LeBlancDirector / Football Operations
Jorge BaezDirector / Player Development
Mike RumphDirector / Player Personnel (Recruiting Experience)
Roland SmithDirector / High School Relations
Steven SchrumDirector / Player Personnel (Defense)
Adam BennettAssociate Athletic Trainer (Head Football Trainer)
Bryan HicksAssistant Athletic Trainer - Football
Eric RenaghanDirector / Sports Science
Katie KasselDirector / Football Nutrition
Fabian MoncayoAssistant Director / Sports Science
Mackenzie RizziDirector / Football Recruiting Administration
Tia JosephDirector / Recruiting Operations
Sebrina BeyerAssistant Director / Football Operations / Special Assistant to Head Football Coach
Adam CurryFootball Operations Assistant
Justin FitzpatrickFootball Creative Director
Bailey MaraschSenior Graphic Designer
Eli HeatleyAssociate Director / Creative Services
Sydney MillerAssistant Director / Video Production
Mikayla OliveiraAssistant Director / Graphic Design
Zach SchabbelDirector / Football Video
Alejandro BenitesAssistant Director / Football Video
Maxx RodriguezAssociate Producer / Football Video

Miami Hurricanes Football Past Head Coaches

The Miami Hurricanes have appointed 31 head coaches throughout their career. The following table is an account of all the previous head coaches over the years-

No.Name Years
1Cub Buck1927–1928
2J. Burton Rix1929
3Ernest E. Brett1930
4Tom McCann1931–1934
5Irl Tubbs1935–1936
6Jack Harding1937–1942 1945–1947
7Eddie Dunn1943–1944
8Andy Gustafson1948–1963
9Charlie Tate1964–1970
InterimWalt Kichefski1970
10Fran Curci1971–1972
11Pete Elliott1973–1974
12Carl Selmer 1975-1976
13Lou Saban 1977-1978
14Howard Schnellenberger1979-1983
15Jimmy Johnson 1984-1988
16Dennis Erickson 1989-1994
17Butch Davis 1995-2000
18 Larry Coker 2001-2006
19 Randy Shannon 2007-2010
Interim Jeff Stoutland 2010
20 Al Golden 2011-2015
Interim Larry Scott 2015
21 Mark Richt 2016-2018
22 Manny Diaz 2019-2021

FAQs on Miami Football Coach

A. The Miami Hurricanes secured five AP national championships in 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, and 2001, solidifying their place among the elite in NCAA history.

A. Mario Cristobal is the present head coach of the Miami Hurricanes as of 2024. He had also served as the head coach of the FIU Panthers and the Oregon Ducks in the past.

A. Aaron Feld is serving as the Football Strength & Conditioning Co-ordinator for the Miami Hurricanes in 2024.

A. Lance Guidry arrives with a successful track record in orchestrating formidable defensive units, showcasing adeptness in developing top-tier defenses from his past coaching stints.

A. Yes, the Miami Hurricanes have earned five national championships in college football as of 2024. 

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