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Miami Hurricanes Legend Darrin Smith Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
February 23, 2026
Former Miami Hurricane and Super Bowl champion Darrin Smith discusses his Hall of Fame induction and the coaches who inspired his journey to greatness.
In this edition of Journey to Greatness, we profile former Miami Hurricanes linebacker Darrin Smith as he is inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Smith, a two-time National Champion and two-time Super Bowl winner with the Dallas Cowboys, joins an exclusive club representing a tiny fraction of college players. He reflects on the father figures who guided him, particularly his youth coach, Coach Jackson. Smith also shares a defining moment from his high school career when he finally got the chance to switch from offensive line to linebacker, proving that preparation meets opportunity. His story serves as powerful inspiration for the next generation of athletes to never give up.
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