Spirit Squads Shine at UDA College Nationals

The University of Miami Spirit Squads turned in impressive performances at the 2026 UCA & UDA College Nationals at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.

Miami’s cheerleading squad placed seventh in the All-Girl Division I Gameday competition. Meanwhile, the Sunsations dance team advanced to the Division I Jazz Semifinals for the first time in program history. UM was the only private institution to make it to the semifinals.

“I’m beyond proud of these 23 women and the way they showed up for each other,” head dance coach Jonni Rogers said. “The standard has been raised, and this is only the beginning.”

After returning from Nationals on January 18, both squads were back on the sidelines the following night at Hard Rock Stadium, cheering on the Canes in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Congratulations to the Spirit Squad!