Quick Info
| Profession | College football head coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/09/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Mario Cristobal
17/10/2026
Miami defeated rival Florida State 43-35 in double overtime, a win that helped the Hurricanes move to No. 1 in the AP and Coaches polls for the first time since December 2002. Cristobal downplayed the ranking, saying that rankings only matter when the season ends.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Former offensive tackle turned college football head coach, currently leading the University of Miami Hurricanes football program. |
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| Cuban American heritage | Second-generation Cuban American, son and grandson of Cuban exiles. |
| Hometown ties | Grew up in South Florida and attended Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. |
| Current role | Head coach, University of Miami Hurricanes (since 2022) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Miami | Bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree. |
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Personal Life
| Spouse | Jessica |
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| Marriage | June 2006 |
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Relationships & More
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Family
| Sibling | Lou Cristobal (older brother, a football coach) |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Applied to the Secret Service before deciding to stay in coaching in 1999. | |
| 2. Was offered a graduate assistant role at Miami in 1998 under Butch Davis. | |
| 3. Was named the University of Miami's 26th football head coach on December 6, 2021. |
