The Miami Hurricanes are into the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, and as the hype builds around the program, head coach Mario Cristobal and his staff are also working to land even more top talent for the future.
When the transfer portal opened on Jan. 2, all eyes turned to elite players leaving the programs for one reason or another. That included when Tennessee defensive lineman Caleb Herring announced he was leaving the Volunteers.
Now, the Canes are making quick work to attempt to lure Herring in their direction, and away from other top programs.
Caleb Herring headed to Miami after Fiesta Bowl
With the Canes heading to Arizona for the Fiesta Bowl, where they will face the Ole Miss Rebels in the College Football Playoff semifinal, Herring locked in a visit to The Magic City.
Herring is scheduled to visit the Hurricanes once they return from the Fiesta Bowl, whether that's a win or a loss is yet to be seen. However, wouldn't a win over an SEC program and a ticket to the National Championship look good to a three-star edge rusher?
VIP Scoop: Tennessee transfer EDGE Caleb Herring has a visit locked in with Miami once they return from the Fiesta Bowl.https://t.co/eCSMhnwWW3
— Gaby Urrutia (@GabyUrrutia247) January 4, 2026
Caleb Herring has two years of eligibility remaining after playing three years for the Tennessee Volunteers, utilizing his redshirt during his freshman season. In 2025, he amassed 14 total tackles (eight solo), four sacks, and two pass deflections.
The Georgia native was the No. 12 EDGE in the class of 2023 and the No. 9 nationally ranked prospect in the recruiting cycle when he was coming out of high school. Currently, Herring is the No. 30 edge rusher in the transfer portal.
When does the 2025 college football transfer portal close?
When the portal opened on Jan. 2, it was set to remain for two weeks, closing on Jan. 16. Over the two-week period, players could decide to officially enter the transfer portal or not, and it opened up recruiting channels for programs across the country.
While most teams are focusing almost entirely on recruiting and transfer portal targets, four teams are also focusing on the CFP: the Hurricanes, the Rebels, the Oregon Ducks, and the Indiana Hoosiers.