BREAKING NEWS : The Miami football team had one player named to the Associated Press All-American team on Wednesday.

Kicker Andres Borregales was the only member of the Miami football team to be named an Associated Press preseason All-American when he was named to their second team on Monday. Borregales trailed former Alabama kicker Graham Nicholson, who transferred from Miami (Ohio). This is Borregales’ second time being named a 2024 second-team preseason All-American. Previously, ESPN had named Nicholson as their first team 2024 preseason All-American kicker and Borregales to the second team. Borregales was the only member of the ACC to be named a second-team All-American. Other ACC players that were named first-team All-Americans included North Carolina running back Omarrion Hampton, Louisville edge rusher Ashton Gillotte, Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter, and Florida State punter Alex Mastromanno. Miami plays Miami on October 19 and Florida State on October 20.

For 110 points in 2023, Borregales converted 22 of his 26 field goal attempts and 44 of his 45 extra point tries. In 2023, Borregales made four of five from goals from 40–49 yards, five of his six from 50 yards and beyond, and all five of his field goal attempts from within 30 yards. During 2023, Borregales averaged 63.01 yards per kickoff.
Borreagales was added to the Groza Award Watch list and awarded preseason first Team All-ACC in 2023 earlier this summer. Moreover, Borregales was a Groza Award semifinalist and 2023 First-team All-ACC selection. Following the 2021 and 2022 seasons, Borregales was chosen honourable mention all-conference by the ACC.

Borregales needs 114 points to tie Michael Badgley for the Miami career record, since he is currently trailing him by 21 field goals. In 2024, Borregales ought to be quite near to those records. Miami’s offence should be stronger and more potent in 2024. That ought to assist Borregales.
With 22 completed field goals, 26 attempts, and 110 points in 2023, Borregales set a career high. As a freshman in 2021, Borregales set prior career highs with 17 field goals, 21 attempts, and 96 points. Borregales has the potential to become one of Miami’s all-time best kickers with a season like 2023.