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Why Miami Never Will, and Never Should, Own Its Own Stadium

Rival fans frequently criticize the University of Miami for playing home games at a professional football facility instead of an on-campus venue, with critics arguing the setup hurts recruiting. However, the Hurricanes have consistently secured elite talent, landing the number three recruiting class for 2027 alongside strong classes in preceding years, all while avoiding the extreme financial strain associated with venue construction and maintenance.

Constructing a modest 35,000-seat stadium near campus would easily exceed one billion dollars, a massive expense that has severely impacted athletic department budgets at programs like Florida State, where mounting debt has spiked dramatically following multi-year stadium renovations and new player compensation costs. Meanwhile, Miami generated $230.48 million in total athletic revenue for fiscal year 2025, leading the ACC while completely bypassing the enormous capital and operational burdens of owning a stadium.

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