Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. and offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa were named First Team All-Americans by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the organization announced Friday night.
The honor marks the first time Miami has placed two players on the Walter Camp First Team since 2004 and recognizes the Hurricanes’ presence on both sides of the line of scrimmage.
Bain, a junior from Miami, earned the distinction after a season in which he was also named ACC Defensive Player of the Year. In 12 games during the 2025 season, Bain recorded 37 total tackles, including 19 solo stops, 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, while adding one forced fumble, one interception and two passes defended. He also logged a season-high 1.5 sacks against Pittsburgh on Nov. 29.
Across three collegiate seasons, Bain has appeared in 34 games with 32 starts, totaling 104 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks for the Hurricanes. He has forced four fumbles during his career and has been a consistent presence in Miami’s defensive front since his freshman season, where he also earned ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.
Mauigoa, a junior offensive lineman from Ili‘ili, American Samoa, anchored an offensive line that powered one of the most productive rushing attacks in the country. Miami finished the season with 2,456 rushing yards, averaging 188.9 yards per game and 5.7 yards per carry, while scoring 30 rushing touchdowns. The Hurricanes also limited negative plays, allowing just 203 yards lost on the ground over the course of the season.
Both Bain and Mauigoa recently earned their undergraduate degrees at Miami’s fall commencement. Bain received his degree in studio art photography, while Mauigoa earned a degree in communication in electronic media.
Bain, Mauigoa and the Hurricanes now turn their attention to the postseason as Miami is set to face Texas A&M in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday, Dec. 20, with kickoff scheduled for noon ET. The game will be televised nationally on ABC
The honor marks the first time Miami has placed two players on the Walter Camp First Team since 2004 and recognizes the Hurricanes’ presence on both sides of the line of scrimmage.
Bain, a junior from Miami, earned the distinction after a season in which he was also named ACC Defensive Player of the Year. In 12 games during the 2025 season, Bain recorded 37 total tackles, including 19 solo stops, 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, while adding one forced fumble, one interception and two passes defended. He also logged a season-high 1.5 sacks against Pittsburgh on Nov. 29.
Across three collegiate seasons, Bain has appeared in 34 games with 32 starts, totaling 104 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks for the Hurricanes. He has forced four fumbles during his career and has been a consistent presence in Miami’s defensive front since his freshman season, where he also earned ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.
Mauigoa, a junior offensive lineman from Ili‘ili, American Samoa, anchored an offensive line that powered one of the most productive rushing attacks in the country. Miami finished the season with 2,456 rushing yards, averaging 188.9 yards per game and 5.7 yards per carry, while scoring 30 rushing touchdowns. The Hurricanes also limited negative plays, allowing just 203 yards lost on the ground over the course of the season.
Both Bain and Mauigoa recently earned their undergraduate degrees at Miami’s fall commencement. Bain received his degree in studio art photography, while Mauigoa earned a degree in communication in electronic media.
Bain, Mauigoa and the Hurricanes now turn their attention to the postseason as Miami is set to face Texas A&M in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday, Dec. 20, with kickoff scheduled for noon ET. The game will be televised nationally on ABC
