Hayden Lowe departs Miami, UCLA considers new opportunity
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Hayden Lowe has left the Miami Hurricanes after just one season, according to head coach Mario Cristobal. Lowe played in only one game during the 2025 season as Miami reached the College Football Playoffs national title game. The former five-star defensive end was previously recruited by UCLA before choosing Miami in 2025. With Lowe now in the transfer portal, new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney may pursue him as a potential addition to bolster UCLA's defensive line.
- •Lowe leaves Miami after one season and one game played.
- •He was previously a five-star recruit from Oaks Christian High School.
- •UCLA expressed interest in Lowe during his recruitment in 2025.
- •Lowe's entry into the transfer portal opens potential recruitment opportunities for UCLA.
- •Bob Chesney has shown success in attracting elite recruits to UCLA.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA could get a second chance at landing SoCal native Hayden Lowe
"Former UCLA recruit Hayden Lowe left the Miami Hurricanes' program after just one season. Lowe is a former five-star recruit.
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