{
  "id": 8959096,
  "title": "Adidas celebrates Miami football with remake of iconic 2001 jerseys",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/adidas-celebrates-miami-football-with-remake-of-iconic-2001-jerseys",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T16:35:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/adidas-celebrates-miami-football-remake-163540898.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Miami football program is experiencing a remarkable start to the 2026 season, with the Hurricanes boasting a perfect 3-0 record. Led by standout players Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney, the team is making headlines and drawing national attention as a legitimate contender for a College Football Playoff spot. However, the brand responsible for their uniforms may soon change.\n\nAs Miami Football transitions from adidas to Nike starting in 2027, adidas has taken a nostalgic approach to say goodbye to their time with the Hurricanes. The athletic apparel giant has crafted a throwback jersey replicating the iconic uniforms worn by the 2001 Miami Hurricanes team, widely regarded as one of the greatest college football rosters of all time.\n\nThe 2001 squad featured future NFL legends such as Ed Reed, Andre Johnson, Sean Taylor, and Clinton Portis, and ultimately claimed the national championship. Though the current Hurricanes squad has its own impressive legacy, still to be determined, this throwback homage is a fitting tribute to their storied past.\n\nWhile it remains unclear when the retro jerseys will make their debut, the timing could not be more opportune. Miami still has a crucial regular season game against No. 3 ranked Notre Dame in November, and the prospect of wearing these historic uniforms could serve as an added motivation to propel the team towards a possible national title run.",
  "summary": "The Hurricanes will be bringing back a legendary uniform during the 2026 season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}