#1
#1 out of 1
sports21h ago
From Seminole to Cane: FSU Starting Kicker Jake Weinberg Picks Miami ... "I'm super excited, I'm ready to go to work"
- Miami announces the addition of Florida State transfer Jake Weinberg, who visited Jan. 15 and chose UM.
- Miami also added Northwestern kicker Jack Olsen, who has one year left, creating a competition for kicks.
- Weinberg stated Miami feels like the right spot for his future and that he grew up watching Hurricanes games.
- Weinberg has three years of eligibility remaining after redshirting and starting every game this season.
- Weinberg noted the Miami coaching staff and the vibe around the program were key factors in his decision.
- Weinberg’s history includes being the nation’s No. 2 kicker in 2024, according to Kohl’s Kicking.
- The plan could see Olsen handling field goals initially while Weinberg covers kickoffs, with a future shift possible.
- CaneSport reports Weinberg grew up in a Miami-focused football environment and wanted to play for the Hurricanes.
- Weinberg redshirted as a freshman but started every game this past season for FSU.
- The transfer follows Miami’s broader transfer portal efforts to add kicking and offensive line depth.
- The situation creates a potential competition for field goals and kickoffs in Coral Gables.
- On3 and CaneSport emphasize that Miami is shaping its kicking situation for the 2026 season.
Vote 0