BREAKING NEWS: Mario Cristobal won CFP case Football Coach of the Year for his outstanding 2024 season, which led Miami Hurricanes to the Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff. see more…

BREAKING NEWS: Mario Cristobal Wins 2024 Football Coach of the Year

In a remarkable turn of events, Mario Cristobal has been named the 2024 Football Coach of the Year by the College

Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee. Cristobal, in his tenure as head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, led the

program to an unforgettable season, taking Miami to the Big 12 Championship and securing a spot in the coveted

College Football Playoff.

The 2024 season will be remembered as one of the most transformative in recent Miami history. Cristobal’s

leadership has turned the Hurricanes into one of the nation’s most dominant teams, and his coaching style has

revitalized the program. The Hurricanes’ success is a testament to Cristobal’s ability to adapt and elevate his squad,

molding them into national contenders and returning Miami to its former glory.

The journey to the Big 12 Championship was no small feat. The Hurricanes faced fierce competition throughout the

regular season, but Cristobal’s team rose to every challenge. Miami finished the season with an impressive record,

including a dramatic victory in the Big 12 Championship Game, which secured their spot in the College Football

Playoff.

Cristobal’s influence was felt in all areas of the team. His game planning, decision-making, and ability to adapt

during critical moments set the tone for Miami’s success. His leadership not only shaped the team’s strategy on the

field but also fostered a culture of unity, discipline, and resilience. His commitment to developing young talent and

instilling confidence in his players was evident in the dramatic improvements seen across all units of the team.

The Hurricanes’ high-powered offense, under Cristobal’s guidance, was one of the most efficient and explosive in

college football. Quarterback play, a significant question mark in past seasons, was solidified with strong

performances, and Miami’s defense, led by a revitalized coaching staff, became one of the most formidable in the

nation. Cristobal also leaned on his experience to make critical adjustments in big moments, showing his capacity to

guide his team to victory in tough, high-stakes games.

In addition to his success on the field, Cristobal’s ability to recruit top-tier talent has helped set the foundation for

sustained success at Miami. His focus on building a balanced roster and cultivating talent at every position has

created a depth of talent that will continue to make the Hurricanes a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.

Cristobal’s accomplishment this season is a personal achievement as well. Known for his tenure at Oregon before

coming to Miami, his career has been marked by both success and challenges. However, this season with the

Hurricanes stands out as a career-defining moment. Cristobal has solidified himself not just as one of the top

coaches in college football, but also as one of the most respected figures in the sport.

As Miami prepares for its appearance in the College Football Playoff, the future of the program looks incredibly

bright under Cristobal’s leadership. The 2024 season was just the beginning of what many expect to be a new era of

sustained excellence for the Hurricanes. For now, Cristobal is reveling in the well-deserved recognition of his hard

work, which culminated in the 2024 Football Coach of the Year honor, setting the stage for a promising future in

both the Big 12 and the College Football Playoff.

With the 2024 season behind him, Cristobal’s attention now shifts toward the Playoff, where Miami hopes to make a

deep run and capture the program’s first national title in decades. No matter the outcome, Cristobal’s achievement

this season has firmly re-established Miami as a contender at the highest levels of college football.