Miami Defense Targets Stanford's Run Game | Miami Heat News

Miami’s defense is laser-focused on shutting down the run this season opener against Stanford, targeting star RB Micah Ford with a revamped unit led by DC Corey Hetherman. Last year’s top-6 rushing defense—allowing under 90 yards per game—is back, but key losses like Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor mean new faces like Damon Wilson II and Chase Smith must step up fast. Hetherman’s blueprint? Execute fundamentals, swarm the ball carrier, and force offenses into one dimension—starting with stopping Ford’s explosive runs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db839bfb4cf237b6