Oregon's Cristobal Takes Miami Coaching Job After Diaz Fired

Miami head coach Manny Diaz encourages his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

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By Associated Press

December 6, 2021 at 4:18 PM UTC

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December 6, 2021 at 10:16 PM UTC

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Coral Gables, Fla. (AP) -- Mario Cristobal is going home again.

Cristobal is leaving Oregon and returning to Miami, accepting an offer to become head coach at his alma mater, where he won two national championships as a player. He let the Ducks know of the decision Monday, his team meeting in Oregon nearly simultaneous with Miami announcing the firing of coach Manny Diaz after three seasons.