Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Fletcher

Football is right around the corner. The ACC Kickoff media days event was held this week and InsideTheU's David Lake was on hand to cover the event. After plenty of 1-on-1 time with Mario Cristobal, QB Darian Mensah, RB Mark Fletcher, and LB Mo Toure, we have plenty of news to touch on and observations on this 2026 Miami Hurricanes football team. How is the team staying hungry this offseason after coming up just short in the National Championship game last season? How has quarterback Darian Mensah settled in with the team? What should we expect from Mark Fletcher and Mo Toure this year?Lake breaks it all down here and at the end of the episode he answers questions from the InsideTheU message board community and provides his preseason All-ACC picks. Enjoy the show. Support our sponsors...- Join Canes Connection today at CanesConnection.com!- If you have been injured in a slip and fall, boating accident, trucking accident, Uber/Lyft accident, or car accident, Nick Mucerino is the personal injury attorney you should contact at 561-960-9870 or visit the website FLInjury.Law.- If you're thinking about buying, selling, or investing in South Florida, you should know Aaron Paskow with Keller Williams. Grab a FREE Home Value Report or quick market update. Call or text 305-497-5773 or visit apaskow.kw.com.

On this episode of the ROCPOD, The State of the U's Cam Underwood and The Beast recap the Canes trip to Charlotte and ACC Media Days. Let's just say they were the popular attraction. We have noticed that Mario Cristobal has been making sure to mention his change in philosophy regarding the Canes QB position. What does this mean for the future of the position? We love Mark Fletcher. Who Doesn't? Fans of other teams need to get over the jealousy of Miami's abilities in the transfer portal. If they are so bothered by how much Miami spends on NIL, maybe they should open up their own wallets. The ACC has decided they don't want another five-loss team winning the conference title. They changed the tie-breaking rules. We applaud them. Please go check out all of the great work that Cam and his staff do at State Of The U! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are live from ACC Kickoff in Charlotte getting you ready for the 2026 ACC Football season! Day 1 was jam-packed with interviews. We sat down with Darian Mensah, Mark Fletcher, Mo Toure from Miami, CJ Bailey and Duke Scott from NCSU, Duce Robinson and Ashton Daniels from FSU and Beau Pribula and Kam Robinson from Virginia. Presented by Ingles Markets. Sponsored by Rhoback, use code GM2026 for 20% off. Produced by Richmond Weaver

Part 1 of 4 in the 2027 Summer Scouting Series covering the first 8 Prospects: Arch Manning, Darian Mensah, Nate Frazier, Isaac Brown, Mark Fletcher, Nick Marsh, T.J. Moore, & Trey'Dez GreenTIMELINE || Summer Scouting Intro -- 1:15 || Arch Manning -- 11:30 || Darian Mensah -- 23:00 || Nate Frazier -- 33:15 || Isaac Brown -- 41:00 || Mark Fletcher Jr. -- 49:00 || Nick Marsh -- 55:30 || T.J. Moore -- 01:04:15 || Trey'Dez Green -- 01:11:15 || Rankings Recap -- 1:16:00 || Endnotes -- 1:16:30 Get full access to C.J.'s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe

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Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher joins Joe Rose to discuss his love for the University of Miami and why he chose to return for his senior season. Fletcher explains how his commitment helped spark a recruiting pipeline to Miami, gives Mario Cristobal credit for being an elite coach and recruiter, and talks about the strong connection between the Hurricanes and American Heritage High School. He also breaks down the competitive culture at Miami, how it starts from the top down, and how a loaded running back room pushes everyone to get better while maintaining a healthy competition. Fletcher also shares his thoughts on new quarterback Darian Mensah and why he believes the Canes have something special building this season.

Hour 3 is all about the Miami Hurricanes as Joe Rose sits down with three key pieces of the Canes' roster heading into the season. New quarterback Darian Mensah discusses his decision to transfer from Duke, why Miami's talent and recent success with transfer quarterbacks made it the perfect fit, his goal of becoming one of the greatest quarterbacks ever, and what he's learned from Cam Ward while working with offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson. Running back Mark Fletcher joins the show to talk about returning for his senior season, Mario Cristobal's impact on recruiting, Miami's competitive culture, and how a loaded running back room pushes the team to improve. Linebacker Mohamed Toure also stops by to discuss Miami's elite defense, replacing NFL talent, his memorable playoff goal-line stand, the impact of defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, and why the Hurricanes believe they are built for another championship run

Joe Rose and the guys go live from ACC Media Days to break down the Miami Hurricanes' championship expectations, recruiting dominance, transfer portal success, and the future of the program. The show features exclusive interviews with Mario Cristobal, Darian Mensah, Mark Fletcher, and Mohamed Toure discussing Miami's roster, culture, and title aspirations. The crew also dives into the latest LeBron James sweepstakes, NFL quarterback conversations including Tua Tagovailoa's future, and the impact of the transfer portal era in college football. Plus, Orange Bowl Committee President Eric Poms joins the show to discuss South Florida's growing sports spotlight, and soccer insider Paul Tenorio breaks down the World Cup semifinals, Christian Pulisic's disappointing tournament, and the future of American soccer.

The Miami Hurricanes stand on the brink of a national title run, boasting elite pass rushers, a dynamic offense with Darian Mensah under center, and explosive playmakers like Malachi Toney. Can Miami's rebuilt offensive line and deep running back rotation–led by Mark Fletcher, Jr.–keep the momentum alive against ACC rivals and powerhouse opponents like Notre Dame? Brian Smith breaks down the Hurricanes' roster strengths, strategic shifts, and recruiting dominance, spotlighting key contributors—including Justin Scott and Cooper Barkate—while raising critical questions about defensive chemistry and game-day decision-making. Across the ACC, programs like SMU and Louisville offer hope with talented players like quarterback Kevin Jennings and running back Isaac Brown, while Florida State's turmoil and questionable coaching moves cast doubt on their postseason chances. Get the inside scoop on each ACC contender's trajectory, from Clemson's quarterback battle to Georgia Tech's surprise NIL surge. Will Miami finally capitalize on their loaded roster, or is another challenger poised to rise? Support us by supporting our sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AWadd is LIVE from ACC Kickoff he sits down with big names like starting UVA QB Beau Pribula, and starting RB for the Hurricanes Mark Fletcher Jr!

Mark Fletcher, Miami Hurricane RB, sat down with John Michaels at 2026 ACC Media Days and talked about the 2025 season including the run to the National Championship Game, where was he watching the CFP Reveal Show, looked ahead to the 2026 season, the depth and talent they have in the Hurricane RB room and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Fletcher, Miami Hurricane RB, sat down with John Michaels at 2026 ACC Media Days and talked about the 2025 season including the run to the National Championship Game, where was he watching the CFP Reveal Show, looked ahead to the 2026 season, the depth and talent they have in the Hurricane RB room and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Miami Hurricanes boast a top-five roster and eye a national title run, fueled by rising stars like Darion Mensah and elite transfer Damon Wilson II. Are the Hurricanes finally set to conquer the ACC and secure a College Football Playoff spot? Alex Donno and Brian Smith break down Miami's strengths in the trenches, standout quarterback prospects, and the implications of an unusually favorable schedule compared to rivals like Texas, Notre Dame, and Georgia. Key topics include the battle for running back supremacy with Mark Fletcher and Marty Brown, the impact of replacing first-round picks Reuben Bain and Akeem Mezador, and which young corners—like Ja'Boree Antoine—could emerge in the secondary. The hosts debate the significance of upcoming recruiting decisions, examine key Portal additions, and explore whether Josh Moore will transform Miami's passing game. Can Mario Cristobal's squad capitalize on ACC mediocrity and make a long-awaited playoff run? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Head to FANDUEL DOT COM to get started. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 4 wraps the show with a mix of Miami Hurricanes football updates, NFL Draft analysis, and bigger South Florida sports storylines. Joe Zagacki joins to talk about Miami basketball recruiting and a loaded Hurricanes football roster heading into next season, highlighting strong spring performances from Darian Mensah and big moments like an impressive highlight from Malachi Toney, while also noting leadership from Toney and Mark Fletcher. The conversation shifts to the NFL Draft as Charles Davis breaks down what it means for the Miami Dolphins, including building around QB Malik Willis, debating offensive line priorities, and whether Caleb Downs is worth a top pick despite positional value concerns. Davis also evaluates QB Carson Beck as a third-round type prospect and discusses the draft stock of Reuben Bain, including whether off-field history could impact his evaluation. The hour closes with additional draft perspective from Dave Hyde, who projects Miami's picks and weighs in on Dolphins alignment, draft strategy, and broader league and Heat-related storylines.

Joe Zagacki, the voice of the Miami Hurricanes, recaps the Canes' incredible run to last season's national championship, highlighting the key contributors and moments that defined their success. He then pivots to looking ahead to this season, discussing the challenges of replacing much of the offensive line and evaluating the Hurricanes' pass rushers under Jason Taylor, comparing them to last year's stars Bain and Mesidor, who are now heading to the NFL. Zagacki shares insights on key players like Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney, including Toney's leadership and relentless work ethic. He also breaks down Mark Fletcher's development and the impact of early-enrolled recruits who contributed during last year's playoff run, setting the stage for another strong season.

Hour 3 features Joe Zagacki, the voice of the Miami Hurricanes, recapping last season's incredible run to the national championship and highlighting the players, leadership, and work ethic that drove their success. He pivots to looking ahead, discussing challenges like replacing much of the offensive line, evaluating this year's pass rushers under Jason Taylor, and spotlighting key players such as Darian Mensah, Malachi Toney, and Mark Fletcher. The conversation then shifts to the Dolphins as Channing Crowder joins to push back on claims that Miami's party culture hinders the team, emphasizing that talent wins and sharing examples from his own playing days. Finally, Marc Ross weighs in on the quarterback landscape, analyzing Malik Willis' limited sample size, the remaining NFL QB market, and how teams evaluate prospects through workouts, combines, and live game tape, offering a complete look at what matters most for projecting future success.

2026 college football running back rankings spark debate: Is Missouri's Ahmad Hardy the nation's most dominant back? Do not discount Ole Miss's Kewan Lacy or Florida's Jadan Baugh! There's also Mr. Underrated, Mark Fletcher, Jr., who needs to be discussed. Explosive stats, transfer portal moves, and NFL-caliber versatility draw focus as players like Louisville's Isaac Brown, Georgia's Nate Frazier, and Notre Dame's Aneyas Williams position themselves for breakout seasons. There's also the team perspective to take into account: Can Fletcher, Jr.'s durability and Miami's deep running back room power a playoff push? Brian Smith breaks down Pro Football Focus' Top 10, highlighting Hardy's yards-after-contact prowess, Lacy's touchdown surge, and the evolving roles of under-the-radar candidates at Georgia, USC, and Michigan. Key questions include: Will freshmen phenoms like Duke's Nate Sheppard repeat last season's success? Are pass-catching and blocking indispensable in today's game? As NIL and transfer decisions shape team strategies, the race for RB1 heats up—who's your pick for the next gamechanger? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we're driven by the details. Highlights make the reel. But the work behind them makes it count.
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Mario Cristobal joins the show to discuss the Miami Hurricanes' roster and offseason, including efforts to retain key players and pursue top talent like Duke QB Darian Mensah and WR Cooper Barkate through the transfer portal. He talks about adding pass rusher Damon Wilson, the depth in the running back room, and Mark Fletcher's decision to return for another season, emphasizing that the Canes have unfinished business. Mario also highlights the program's momentum at an all-time high, shares how he and the staff study other teams' offseason strategies after long postseason runs, and discusses adapting to Sports Science and the new era of technology in college football.

Hour 3 features Mario Cristobal discussing the Hurricanes' offseason, including key roster retention, pursuing Duke QB Darian Mensah and WR Cooper Barkate, and adding pass rusher Damon Wilson. He highlights the program's momentum, Mark Fletcher returning, and how the staff studies other teams while adapting to Sports Science. The hour also recaps Super Bowl 60, celebrating Sam Darnold's feel-good victory, breaking down struggles from Drake Maye and Will Campbell, and discussing Dolphins fans' view that Tua needs a fresh start via cut, trade, or overpaid return.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest developments across college football, including player rankings, eligibility controversies, and NIL debates. They reveal their Top 5 running backs in college football, discussing standout players like Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy, Miami's Mark Fletcher, Florida's Jadan Baugh, and other elite backs who are shaping the 2026 season outlook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode we talked about Mark Fletcher punching an Indiana player, Marvel Rivals Tournament gone wrong, and etc...

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Nothing fancy.  No high school superstars.  Just play hard every down.  Execute your plays better than the other guys.  Run each play with incredible attention to detail at your position. Indiana did just that in a season-opening win over Old Dominion on August 30.  The methodical Hoosiers left some big tractor trailer tire imprints on one football opponent after another this season. So it was eastbound and down, loaded up and truckin’ for the Indiana Hoosiers all the way to Miami, Florida for the 12-team College Football Playoffs season finale. Indiana delivered once again in Game #16 against a very talented group of Miami Hurricanes in the national championship game on Monday night. The unbeaten Indiana Hoosiers were matched against a physically larger and very resilient Miami Hurricanes team.  IU finally applied its patented sleeper hold with a late pass interception in the final minute to secure a 27-21 victory and the school’s first college football national title in 139 years. Indiana finished with the first 16-0 record in FBS history.  The Hoosiers subdued their three College Football Playoff match-ups by a cumulative score of 121-46. IU returned to Bloomington, Indiana with a championship trophy in hand to show to the school’s jubilant fans who – like so many – still can’t believe this just happened. If you liked exceptional defense, this game was definitely for you! By early in the fourth quarter, Indiana and Miami (which finished 13-3) each had been able to muster only 220 yards in total offense.  This often-times brutal defensive battle was anything but boring, though. The final quarter would produce the same number of points by both teams (24) as the amount scored in all three of the previous quarters.  Indiana led 17-7 as the final period began. The Hoosiers and their Heisman Trophy quarterback Fernando Mendoza were pushed around all night by a burly NFL-quality Miami defensive front. The Dolphins would be wise to sign a few of these college football warriors for their pro team this spring in the NFL draft. The Hurricanes marching band kept their relentless defense fired-up all night by playing the Star Wars’ “Darth Vader March” over and over. I almost expected to see a TV camera shot revealing Emperor Palpatine as Miami’s defensive coordinator.  The Canes put up a tremendous defensive effort against Indiana. But Indiana’s defense was up to the task in this championship game as well.  They swarmed to every tackle and shut-out Miami for the entire first half as Indiana took a 10-0 halftime advantage. The Hurricanes’ running game was nearly invisible for much of the night.  However, Miami’s Mark Fletcher, Jr. finally broke through the stubborn IU defensive line during the third quarter for a 57-yard score. That put the Canes on the scoreboard and narrowed Indiana’s lead to 10-7. The Hoosiers defense came to the rescue minutes later by blocking a Miami punt for a touchdown to restore a ten-point IU advantage at 17-7. Both teams’ offenses finally came alive in the final quarter Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck finally located a few open receivers and quickly moved the Hurricanes down the field. A second Mark Fletcher, Jr. touchdown run cut Indiana’s lead to 17-14 on the very first play of the fourth quarter. The Hoosiers would answer that rally.  Indiana made this game even more exciting during a tense fourth quarter as they successfully completed two gutty fourth down calls. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza surprised the Canes’ defense with a fourth down quarterback draw play.  He bounced off two different Miami tacklers en route to a 13-yard touchdown score. That gave IU a 24-14 lead with nine minutes to play. This game had become much like a very tense tennis match.  Back and forth they went during the final period.  Neither team gave up after the other team scored. Miami’s passing game responded once again.  Elusive running back Malachi Toney came alive with a couple of key pass receptions during the drive.  He raced through and around several IU defenders for a 22-yard score to cut Indiana’s lead to 24-21 with a little more than six minutes left. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza then connected on a couple of clutch third down pass completions to move the Hoosiers down the field one more time. A well-conceived series of runs and passes for first downs helped IU eat-up precious minutes from the fourth quarter game clock. The Hoosiers opted to kick a 35-yard field goal to extend their lead to 27-21 with less than two minutes to go in the game.  Miami now had one final chance to win this game. The Hurricanes’ last offensive possession quickly advanced the ball all the way to midfield with under a minute to play.  A long pass downfield from quarterback Carson Beck was then intercepted by Indiana inside its ten yard line to seal the victory for the Hoosiers and sink Miami’s title hopes. That last minute pass interception by Indiana was the only turnover committed by either team in this year’s championship game. By the way, did someone steal the referees’ whistles at this football game? Millions of fans (like me) watching on television yelled, “Pass Interference!” or “Late hit – throw a flag!” at various points of this football game. Did the referees swallow their whistles during Monday’s game? Miami’s defensive backs were grabbing the uniforms, shoulder pads, arms, and hands of Indiana’s receivers all night long with only a few of the most obvious infractions penalized.  IU’s defense responded in kind by grabbing a few Miami receivers on some pass plays, too. At least two different Miami players should have been whistled for delivering late hits out-of-bounds in this game.  Another quite obvious targeting head shot was delivered by a Miami defensive player to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Nary a tweet was heard. Miami (one of the most penalized teams in college football this season) was whistled for only seven penalties and 60 yards.  Indiana chalked-up just five penalties for 38 yards. Perhaps the title game’s referees may have carpooled to a local “Vision for Less” optometrist to be fitted for new glasses and forgot that this game was underway. Let’s give the officials credit for being consistent, though.  They allowed both teams get away with far too much in the title game.  Thankfully, no one appeared to be seriously injured during any of those plays. Regardless of the sport, games should be officiated in the same way as contests are called during the regular season.  This officiating crew stunk it up on Monday night. “Hoosiers II – The Football Edition” is likely going to be filmed soon That fantastic 1986 sports movie about a small Indiana high school basketball team winning the state championship may have been topped by the 16-0 national champion University of Indiana Hoosiers’ football team. Long-time assistant coach Curt Cignetti finally received his first head coaching job in 2011 at a Division II college in western Pennsylvania. He was age 50 at the time.  He quickly transformed that football team into a winner.  A move to North Carolina produced similar results for FCS member Elon University outside of Greensboro. Curt Cignetti then took over at James Madison University in northwestern Virginia.  He led the Dukes to a 52-9 record over his five seasons as the team’s head coach. Perennial football wallflower Indiana then picked this late-blooming coach-turned-miracle-worker in 2024.  In two seasons, IU has grown into a college football monster. Coach Curt Cignetti’s two seasons in Bloomington have produced a record of 27-2 with two College Football Playoff appearances. This was topped-off by Monday night’s well-deserved national championship earned by Indiana’s 16-0 team. What is 64-year old Curt Cignetti’s secret formula? Indiana had only eight players who were considered 4-star or 5-star athletes in high school.  Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was labeled as a “2-star” prospect coming out of a high school just a few miles from the University of Miami campus.  He wasn’t offered a scholarship by “The U” so he headed west to accept his only big-time offer to play at Cal. Mendoza would transfer to Indiana this season to team-up with his younger brother Alberto (also a quarterback).  The rest is now history. Coach Curt Cignetti assembled a group of talented underdogs who were willing to work harder and longer than players on most other teams. More importantly, the Hoosiers followed the directions of the Indiana coaching staff and became a model of precision execution on offense, defense, and special teams. This year’s Indiana squad performed together in unison like a championship basketball team.  Every player knew his role and executed flawlessly during most games.  The coaches smartly exploited the weaknesses seen in each week’s opponents.  The preparation and execution of the players and coaches helped this team to operate like a finely-tuned machine from week to week. Indiana’s offense played keep-away from the opposing defenses.  The Hoosiers dominated time of possession (including 36 minutes to 24 for Miami on Monday night). This team’s devastating blocking, power running game, and pinpoint short-to-intermediate passing game wore down opponents every week.  Winning the time of possession without committing turnovers helped lead Indiana to a national championship. Indiana won 16 straight games by repeating the same formula over and over again There was nothing fancy about Indiana’s football game plan.  They won every game by executing their plays better than the opposing team did. Coach Nick Saban won seven college football national championships (six at Alabama and his first at LSU).  Curt Cignetti had been a very successful assistant coach at Alabama under Coach Saban from 2007 through 2010.  Cignetti’s recruiting class of 2008 at Alabama would result in six NFL first round draft choices. Now that Indiana and its head coach have climbed to the top of the college football mountain, will the Hoosiers be able to remain there? Coach Saban (now a commentator for ESPN) said Monday before the title game that it will now become harder for Coach Cignetti to find new players with the same hunger to win as this year’s team. “Now everybody wants to come because of what your program can do for them (the top players),” said Saban.  “That dynamic changes everything dramatically – in terms of how you’ve got to motivate your players and how you put together your team.” Another factor in Indiana’s championship season was the character of the players.   Some of today’s NIL transfer “stars” may not fit-in with the selfless, team-oriented demands being made by Coach Curt Cignetti and his impressive coaching staff. Indiana’s precision style of football execution should keep the Hoosiers near the top for years to come. The team’s now-champion head football coach has often said, “If you keep your nose down and keep working, anything is possible!” Congratulations, Indiana!  The best team won. 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Fernando Mendoza's big moment to win the National Title on his 4th down run, the great fight Miami put up, Mark Fletcher's NFL stock, Carson Beck's interception, and is Curt Cignetti finally happy??? (3:00)Will Ja Morant be traded??? Chris lays it out and keeps it simple (57:21)NFL Divisional Round Notes (1:19:06)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

(00:00-30:39) Anxious awaiting audio from today's Dan LeBatard show. Mario Cristobal talking about being one drive short of winning the National Championship. Who's gonna be the Babs Hershey? What does Jackson wear to bed? SLU ranked 24th in the latest poll despite Jackson's effort to keep them out. Supreme cuckoldry. SLU and Mizzou fans are warring in our text inbox. TMA Night at the Chaifetz Arena. The landscaping community is riled up. YOU WILL TAKE THIS MULCH!(30:47-48:11) The Garrett Stephenson era. Comedian Tim Dillon had a scathing review of St. Louis. The BBQ snobs have been activated. Stop with the cackling, hen. Difference across briskets. Getting closer to TMA night at the Billikens game. Cutting your teeth in the BBQ space. Good brisket is a good tell of a place's quality. Landman is carbohydrates.(48:21-1:02:40) Blonde, whispy nonsense. Real or prosthetic? Carson Beck shouldering the blame in last night's loss. Mark Fletcher's mom logged some miles traveling to see him play. Doug and Jackson are long time travel partners at this point. Lambert berating. Cruises and poors are synonymous.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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There's a lot of these floating around out there, but this is the last one you're going to need. Michael Felder and Stephen Hartzell empty the clip on Monday's natty, complete with a heavy dose of 'what it will take' for the underdog Miami to shock the world. Felder Five is loaded, as per usual, with some key points of emphasis ahead of the big game; can Mark Fletcher keep doing what he's been doing through the first three games on the ground? What about all of those single-digit studs along the Miami defense, and are they going to be able to disrupt the Heisman Trophy winner? Which if Indiana's pass-catchers are going to emerge as the ultimate weapon against a Miami secondary that can be got? Loads to get into, and the fellas do it for the final time ahead of toe meets leather down in South Florida.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Southeastern 16 crew previews and predicts an outcome on the College Football Championship game, featuring Indiana traveling to Miami. Topics include: The Hoosiers have been unstoppable and have gotten stronger in the Playoffs. Miami's defense has been its calling card with Rueben Bain and company. Can the Hurricanes get to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza? The Hurricanes have also controlled the tempo through Mark Fletcher and the running game, holding the ball for 41 minutes in the win over Ole Miss. Miami's Carson Beck will be tested against an Indiana defense loaded with talent, and one that scored a pick-6 from D'Angelo Ponds against Oregon last week. Indiana's defense is elite, but the Hurricanes should be good for a big play or two thanks to Malachi Toney, who's explosive and never drops a pass. Indiana's special teams are elite. The Hoosiers have missed one kick all season and blocked a punt vs. Oregon. You won't believe the ticket prices! It's Miami's home field, but will Hurricane fans be out-numbered by Hoosiers? Plus, our picks and thoughts on the over-under. *&COLLAR* Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! YEARLY CO Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to se16.caroline@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Indiana put on a show in the Peach Bowl and absolutely dominated Oregon. McElroy gives you his reaction to Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza and the Hoosiers' big win as they reach their first National Championship game in school history. Plus the swagger is BACK at The U. Carson Beck, Mark Fletcher, Malachi Toney and company helped Miami take down Ole Miss in a classic Fiesta Bowl as the Hurricanes head back to the National Championship game for the first time since 2003.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was one of the best college football postseason games of the last two decades, and at its end, the University of Miami Hurricanes beat the Ole Miss Rebels 31-27. Mark Fletcher, Carson Beck, Malachi Toney, Keelan Marion, Marty Brown,  and the rest of the Miami offense got it done when it mattered. The Miami Defense played as a unit and was able to do enough to prevent Trinidad Chambliss and them boyz from beating them in the end. They fought through penalties and injuries, dropped interceptions, and the flu to finally evict the demons of the Fiesta Bowl curse that the Canes have had for 40 years. Cam and The Beast have the complete analysis and breakdown of the game and what the win means for The U. Please go check out the great work of Cam and his staff at StateOfTheU. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Southeastern 16's Jay Greeson and Chris Lee power-rank the four teams remaining in the College Football Playoff, which are Indiana, Oregon, Miami and Ole Miss. Topics include the cases for and against each team, which are: Miami has the country's best pass-rush, led by elite guys in Akheem Mesidor and Rueben Bain Jr. It has outstanding, play-making defensive backs in Keionte Scott and Bryce Fitzgerald. On offense, it has potential NFL first-round tackle Francis Mauigoa, one of the country's best receivers in Malachi Toney and a future NFL running back in Mark Fletcher, not to mention an experienced quarterback in Carson Beck. However, the Hurricanes lost to a pair of teams that are unranked in the final regular-season AP poll in SMU and Louisville, the latter at home. Indiana is the nation's only unbeaten team and perhaps the most statistically-dominant one, too. Not only did the Hoosiers have the Heisman Trophy winner in Fernando Mendoza, but they've got all-American and all-conference players at every position on the field and were strong in offense, defense and special teams. And, of course, Indiana has coach Curt Cignetti, who may be the coach most suited to win in the modern college football environment. The Hoosiers did not have a statistical weakness for the season. However, they were more mortal in spells, such as a 20-15 win at Iowa in which they had 337 yards of total offense and a 27-24 win at Penn State in which they trailed late into the fourth quarter and were out-gained, 336-326. Oregon can challenge Indiana's statistical dominance in some ways. The Ducks' yards-per-play difference of 2.5 was the same as the Hoosiers and like IU, is strong in the trenches. Oregon also has star power in quarterback Dante Moore and four all-Americans: tight end Kenyon Sadiq, offensive linemen Emanual Pregnon and Iapani Lalolu and defensive lineman Dillon Thieneman. That defense was also salty against Texas Tech, shutting out the Red Raiders in their first playoff game. However, Oregon's case for the top spot is hurt by the fact the Ducks lost 30-20 to Indiana in the regular season. Ole Miss wasn't supposed to be here under rookie coach Pete Golding. But the Rebels have buy-in and confidence, a star quarterback in Trinidad Chambliss who's gotten better as the season has progressed, a wide receiving corps that spreads teams out, a stud running back in Kewan Lacy and a defense that wasn't outstanding but was consistent. And speaking of consistency, the Rebels were held under 417 yards of offense (that was their lone loss to Georgia during the regular season). The Rebels were more consistent than dominant. They gained 6.7 yards per play and gave up 5.3. &COLLAR Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! YEARLY CO Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to se16.caroline@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Well, that didn’t take long! Three of the top four seeds in this year’s College Football Playoffs bit the dust in the quarterfinals this week. Only top-ranked Indiana (now 14-0) remains alive heading into next week’s semifinal round. We are into Year #2 of the 12-team College Football Playoffs.  Last year, all four top seeded teams lost after a bye week.  The 2024 top seed Oregon lost to eventual champion and #8 seed Ohio State.  Second seeded Georgia, #3 Boise State, and #4 Arizona State lost in the quarterfinal round, too. This year, add three more top teams to the “one and done” party. Say good-bye to #2 seed Ohio State, #3 Georgia, and #4 Texas Tech.  Those three teams all had to wait nearly a month before ESPN (oops, I mean the College Football Playoff Committee) allowed them to play their first game in this drawn-out post-season event. The top-seed Indiana Hoosiers finally figured out the secret formula on how to survive the long wait to play football again.  They blasted #9 seed Alabama 38-3 on New Year’s Day to become the only favorite remaining in this year’s College Football Playoffs. Here are a few thoughts about this week’s four College Football Playoff games Game 1 – Cotton Bowl – #10 seed Miami (FL) 24, #2 Ohio State 14 The Miami Hurricanes displayed a powerful gale force defense in blowing away 10-point favorite Ohio State Buckeyes in Wednesday night’s New Year’s Eve playoff game. The Canes jumped to a 14-0 halftime advantage and never looked back. Miami’s bruising running attack featuring senior Mark Fletcher, Jr. out-rushed the defending national champion Ohio State 153 yards to just 45.  The ability to keep the football out of the Buckeyes’ hands late in the game hindered the chances of Ohio State making a comeback. Miami will play in next Thursday’s semifinal game at the Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix. Game 2 – Orange Bowl – #5 Oregon 23, #4 Texas Tech 0 Texas Tech definitely has a first-class defensive unit!  This game’s final score should have been much, much worse for the Red Raiders if their exceptional defense had allowed a few more touchdowns in this very lopsided affair. The Oregon Ducks’ offense misfired on several opportunities but still had plenty of points to beat the worst offense (by far) we have seen in recent college football memory. Need an example? Texas Tech’s senior quarterback Behren Morton passed for just 137 yards, lost 32 yards on six carries, was intercepted twice, fumbled once, and sacked four times.  Ouch. Oregon (now 13-1) moves on to play next Friday night against top seeded Indiana in a rematch of a game won by the Hoosiers 30-20 at Eugene, Oregon in October. Game 3 – Rose Bowl – #1 Indiana 38, #9 Alabama 3 The 14-0 Hoosiers dominated this game and put on a clinic in dispatching ESPN’s favorite team, Alabama.  The pre-game banter from ESPN’s GameDay crew came across as nauseatingly in favor of the mighty Crimson Tide taking down the overrated pretenders from Indiana. As former College GameDay crew member (and Indiana football coach) Lee Corso might say, “Not so fast!” Indiana’s Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza efficiently completed 14 of 16 passes for 192 yards including three touchdowns. The balanced Hoosier running game tacked on another 215 yards and two more scores. Alabama ended its season at 11-4. Coach Kalen DeBoer and his team will face more scrutiny in the coming weeks after being chosen ahead of 10-2 Notre Dame for a playoff spot. Indiana advances into the semifinal round next Friday night in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Game 4 – Sugar Bowl – #6 Ole Miss 39, #3 Georgia 34 Ole Miss fans are thrilled about this post-Lane Kiffin team as it moved to 2-0 without its former coach in the post-season. Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss continued to impress on New Year’s Day.  He led Ole Miss with a heroic fourth quarter rally to subdue the Georgia Bulldogs 39-34 in the biggest thriller of this season’s College Football Playoffs.  Chambliss passed for 362 yards and two touchdowns as the Rebels battled back and forth with an equally tough Georgia squad. Ole Miss is now 13-1 and will face Miami in the Fiesta Bowl next Thursday night. How did SwampSwami’s predictions about these four games fare? Not too bad!  My final story of 2025 gave my prediction for these four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games. I was 2-2 in correctly picking Indiana and Ole Miss to advance. Ohio State and Texas Tech let me down, but both deserved to go home after disappointing outings. A new champion in both the major college FBS and small college FCS will be crowned in January! Ohio State’s loss on Wednesday night insured a new champion for the large school FBS group. Likewise, North Dakota State’s loss to Illinois State in the small college FCS Playoffs insures a new champ on the lower division. The Redbirds (12-4) will face Montana State (13-2) in the FCS championship game on Monday night on ESPN at 6:30PM CST. Who is the happiest college football coach this week not participating in the College Football Playoffs? That would be former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin. He signed a new contract to coach at LSU beginning next season.  The Ole Miss Athletics Director told Kiffin to hit the road to Baton Rouge and wouldn’t allow him to coach this year’s team in the College Football Playoffs. Lane Kiffin is definitely rooting for his former players to keep on winning. He still loves his players from this season’s Ole Miss team.  Kiffin’s new contract at LSU calls for him to be paid the same bonus money he would have earned had he been coaching this year’s Ole Miss team in the College Football Playoffs. LSU wrote a check for $150,000 to Coach Lane Kiffin after his former team at Ole Miss qualified as a participant in the College Football Playoffs. The coach then pocketed another $250,000 after Ole Miss’ first round 41-10 win over Tulane. Coach Kiffin just added another $500,000 – to be paid by LSU – after Thursday’s thrilling victory by Ole Miss over Georgia. Should Ole Miss win next week’s semifinal game against Miami, Lane Kiffin will pad his bank account with another $750,000.  A national title by the Rebels in two weeks would cost LSU another $1 million. As of today, the tab for LSU is now up to $900,000.  Two more wins by the Ole Miss Rebels would bring the total being paid by the Tigers to new coach Lane Kiffin to an obscene $2 ½ million! Let’s go ahead and try to pick the two CFP semifinal winners! Semifinal 1 – Fiesta Bowl – Thursday, January 8 – 6:30PM CST on ESPN #6 seed Ole Miss vs. #10 Miami (FL) Miami has been slaying giants during the first two rounds.  Their opening game defensive struggle at Texas A&M featured 106,000 screaming fans making life miserable for the Hurricanes’ offense.  However, Miami’s defense and running game prevailed in a 10-3 squeaker. Those same two elements (defense and a pounding running attack) carried Miami to a 24-14 victory in the quarterfinals against defending champion Ohio State on Wednesday night. Ole Miss has scored 80 points in its first two playoff games.  Miami has allowed just 17 points in its two playoff games. Something’s gotta give. If Ole Miss can put 27 or more points on the board on Thursday night, it should be enough for victory.  Get your checkbook ready again, LSU athletics department! Prediction: Ole Miss 30, Miami 24 Semifinal 2 – Peach Bowl – Friday, January 9 – 6:30PM CST on ESPN #1 seed Indiana vs. #5 Oregon This rematch will be conducted in a domed stadium in Atlanta.  Did you know that neither team has played a game in a domed indoor facility all season? Oregon’s defense surrendered 34 points to James Madison in Round 1 and then shut-out Texas Tech in the quarterfinals.  Go figure. Texas Tech played its worst offensive game in decades, though.  I don’t think Oregon is going to shut down a very balanced Indiana attack – especially on artificial turf. Oregon must find a way to score early and often and put Indiana into an early hole.  The Hoosiers’ balanced run/pass offense operates like a Mack truck to wear down opponents and has rarely been required to come from behind. I like Indiana’s unheralded but highly effective defense to take the spotlight next Friday night. Prediction: Indiana 34, Oregon 21 The post New Year = New teams and new Champions! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

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Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Miami Fans' Questions and Predictions for the Cotton BowlIn this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr delve into YouTube comments and questions from Miami fans regarding the upcoming Cotton Bowl matchup between Ohio State and Miami. They discuss topics such as the significance of the Year of the Snake in the Chinese calendar, the impact of astrological and Chinese New Year dates, and how Miami's historical performances align with these dates. Additionally, they analyze the potential use of tempo in the game, the effectiveness of Miami's defense against quick offenses, and the role of key players including Mark Fletcher and Gerard Pringle. The hosts also reflect on historical comparisons to Ohio State's 2002 national championship team and potential strategies for both teams going into the big game.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:09 Miami Fans' Questions and Year of the Snake Discussion04:54 Comparing 2002 and 2023 Teams11:38 Miami's Coaching and Officiating Challenges16:14 Ohio State's Tempo Strategy21:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Analyzing Miami's Loss to SMU & Its Implications for Ohio StateIn this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss insights gleaned from Miami's 26-20 loss to SMU, focusing on critical aspects like penalties, turnovers, and player performances. The duo examines how Miami's gameplay and specific player traits impact the upcoming Cotton Bowl clash against Ohio State. Discover key takeaways about Miami's offense, Carson Beck's running game, defensive vulnerabilities, and potential strategies for the Buckeyes. Engage with us by leaving questions in the comments, which we will address in our upcoming listener Q&A session live from Dallas.00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia00:38 Miami vs. SMU: A Comedy of Errors01:37 Carson Beck's Surprising Mobility04:18 Turnovers and Body Language Issues08:47 Penalties and Offensive Line Struggles12:59 Miami's Offensive Weapons15:29 Mark Fletcher's Consistent Performance20:42 Short Yardage Concerns21:37 Game-Changing Plays and Offensive Line Concerns22:40 Defensive Standouts: Nickelback Kete Scott26:09 SMU's Effective Use of Tempo30:32 Exploiting Defensive Weaknesses35:13 Special Teams Chaos and Key Moments39:56 Final Thoughts and Listener Questions

Hosts Brad Fowler and Alex Higdon break down the biggest NFL and College Football Week reactions, playoff implications, and CFP first-round results as the postseason picture comes into focus. We start with the Chicago Bears’ stunning comeback win over the Green Bay Packers, what it says about Chicago’s resilience, and why the Packers are suddenly fighting for their playoff lives with injuries piling up and uncertainty around Jordan Love. We also dive into the Jacksonville Jaguars’ dominant road win over the Denver Broncos, Trevor Lawrence playing the best football of his career, and whether the Jags are being overlooked as a real AFC playoff threat. Plus — the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions wild finish, what Detroit’s loss means for their playoff hopes, and why Pittsburgh may be headed for another early postseason exit despite winning three straight. We break down Rams vs Seahawks with major NFC playoff implications, Puka Nacua’s historic stretch, and which team can actually be trusted in January. Brock Purdy earns the NFL Game Ball as the San Francisco 49ers stay red-hot and the Indianapolis Colts continue to slide. In College Football, we react to the College Football Playoff first round, including Alabama vs Oklahoma, how in-game adjustments flipped the game, and why coaching made the difference. We also break down Miami vs Texas A&M, the Aggies’ offensive struggles, and Mark Fletcher’s takeover performance earning this week’s CFB Helmet Sticker. Ole Miss and Oregon handle business as expected in lopsided CFP matchups.

The holiday edition of the Real Ones Canes Podcast is HERE! We continue to analyze Miami's opening round win against Texas A&M in the first round of the CFP. Notre Dame needs to STFU already. They dropped USC from their schedule to play BYU. Can we stop pretending they are special? Miami got a great Christmas Present as Mark Fletcher Jr. announced he is coming back! Where does that move leave the RB room? Who is going to hit the portal? Yes, Miami is going to play Ohio State. Yes, many of us are still pissed off about the flag. These players weren't born yet. Different team. Different program, but a win would mean a ton! What is your Canes Christmas Gift, not including a win against the Buckeyes? Let us know in the comments. If you haven't seen it, you have to watch this moment between Francis Mauigoa and Rueben Bain.  Go check out the great work that Cam and his staff do at State of The U! If you or a loved one needs help getting through this holiday season, please check out the resources of the AFSP HERE. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Christmas holiday season is now underway.  Yours truly will trek down I-20 to visit family in north Louisiana for several days later this week. This will be the final SwampSwami report for 2025, so let’s make it worth your time with some bold predictions for the upcoming playoff games! First, a review of last weekend’s first round of the College Football Playoffs #9 seed Alabama 34, #8 Oklahoma 24 The Oklahoma Sooners looked unbeatable early in the second quarter of last Friday night’s opening game of this year’s playoffs. Alas, it was the second half of that same second quarter which wrecked the Sooner Schooner and its national title hopes. OU raced to 17-0 lead early in the second quarter by scoring on three consecutive possessions.  Alabama finally put some points on the board with a 75-yard touchdown drive to make it 17-7. Then Oklahoma’s All-SEC punter Grayson Miller accidentally dropped the ball just prior to punting it.  Bama quickly recovered and would kick a field goal to trail 17-10. On the next possession, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer completed a beautiful pass – right into the hands of Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown – for a 50-yard interception and score for the Crimson Tide. This game went to halftime tied at 17 apiece.  The Oklahoma football team and its home crowd of more than 80,000 looked shocked and deflated heading to the locker room after a self-inflicted second quarter collapse. Alabama tacked on ten more points in the third quarter to take a 27-17 lead.  The Tide went on to win 34-24 and will face #1 seed Indiana in a second round game on January 1. #10 seed Miami 10, #7 seed Texas A&M 3 Nobody could have predicted this putrid offensive performance by both teams in the first two quarters.  The scoreboard registered 0-0 at halftime on a dry, warm 75-degree Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas. Miami finally got on the scoreboard with a third quarter field goal.  They were matched by Texas A&M early in the fourth quarter to make the score 3-3. That’s when Hurricanes’ running back Mark Fletcher, Jr. took over and literally carried his team on his back Saturday with 172 rushing yards.  His punishing fourth quarter runs carried the Canes downfield to take a 10-3 lead with two minutes to go. A final drive by the Aggies to the Miami 5-yard line ended when Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed was intercepted on a questionable pass into the end zone. Miami returns to the state of Texas next Wednesday night to play #2 seed Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve. #6 seed Ole Miss 41, #11 seed Tulane 10 Before you blinked, the Coach Lane Kiffin-less Rebels jumped to a 14-0 lead with only a few minutes gone in the first quarter.  You may remember that Ole Miss played Tulane earlier in the season and came away with a lopsided 45-10 victory. Tulane never had a chance (again) in stepping-up to play this high-scoring SEC foe.  The Green Wave finished the season with an 11-3 record. Ole Miss travels to New Orleans to face #3 seed Georgia next Thursday on New Year’s Day in the Sugar Bowl. #5 seed Oregon 51, #12 seed James Madison 34 The Ducks had their way with the JMU Dukes in Saturday’s final first round College Football Playoff game.  Oregon led 34-6 at halftime and coasted the rest of the way. James Madison finished its season with an outstanding 12-2 record. The Ducks of Oregon will migrate across the USA next week to play #4 seed Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. Prediction time! Wednesday, December 31 – 6:30PM CST on ESPN – Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas #2 seed Ohio State (12-1) vs. #10 seed Miami (FL) (11-2) Ohio State is rusty after nearly a month off, but they have more than enough firepower to sink Miami’s battleship.  The Hurricanes’ very expensive NIL transfer quarterback Carson Beck needs to have his best game of the year to deliver a win for the Canes. I don’t think he will. Prediction – Ohio State 31, Miami 14 Thursday, January 1 – 11AM CST on ESPN – Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida #5 seed Oregon (12-1) vs. #4 seed Texas Tech (12-1) Oregon and Texas Tech can light-up the scoreboard, but the Red Raiders’ defense should become the big difference in this game.  Oregon’s second half against James Madison displayed a number of defensive lapses.  Texas Tech took good notes and should exploit the Ducks secondary in rolling to a surprisingly easy win. Prediction – Texas Tech 38, Oregon 24 Thursday, January 1 – 3PM CST on ESPN – Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California #9 seed Alabama (11-3) vs. #1 seed Indiana (13-0) The only unbeaten team in major college football takes center stage in the famous Rose Bowl against SEC power Alabama.  Indiana’s gritty 13-10 win over Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game validated their claim to the #1 spot. Alabama’s offense must duplicate its second half performance against Oklahoma’s defense in order to stay close in this game.  In the end, Indiana’s Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza has a more balanced offense than Alabama and should prevail. Prediction – Indiana 28, Alabama 17 Thursday, January 1 – 7PM CST on ESPN – Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana #6 seed Ole Miss (12-1) vs. #3 seed Georgia (12-1) Watch to see if the Ole Miss offense can exploit enough weaknesses in the Georgia defense to stay close in the first half of this game.  If not, Georgia’s ball-control offense has a tendency to wear down opponents late in the game.  Georgia has a proven big-time coach in two-time national champion Kirby Smart.  I cannot pick four favorites, so I like Ole Miss to jump to an early lead and stun Georgia in the Superdome next week. Prediction – Ole Miss 27, Georgia 21 Now, let’s review Saturday’s FCS Semifinals and make a Championship Prediction! #2 seed Montana State 48, #3 seed Montana 23 Montana State has been really close to winning a national title in recent years.  The Bobcats have finished second to North Dakota State three times in the past five seasons. This year, the Bison of NDSU lost – at home – to fast-improving Illinois State and left the door open for a new champion.  Montana State (now 13-2) punched its ticket to the title game on January 5 in Nashville with an emphatic fourth quarter performance to eliminate intrastate rival Montana. The Bobcats scored 21 points in the final quarter on Saturday afternoon to pull away from the Grizzlies.  Montana State will be attempting to win the school’s first FCS national title since 1984. Unseeded Illinois State 30, #12 seed Villanova 14 Illinois State won its fourth consecutive road playoff game by wearing down Villanova in Philadelphia on Saturday night. The “Roadbirds” improved to 12-4 in advancing to the FCS title game in Nashville in less than two weeks.  Illinois State traveled south, north, west, and east to defeat Southeastern Louisiana, defending champion North Dakota State, UC-Davis, and Villanova in succession in this year’s FCS playoffs. Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse, school-record holding wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz, and the Redbirds’ relentless 220-pound running back senior Victor Dawson controlled the football for nearly 40 minutes to just 20 for Villanova in Saturday night’s latest win. The Redbirds will try to grab the school’s first FCS football championship against 13-2 Montana State in the title game. *Prediction – FCS Championship Game – Monday, January 5 – 6:30PM CST on ESPN in Nashville, Tennessee #2 seed Montana State (13-2) vs. unseeded Illinois State (12-4) The two teams which have defeated all comers and will face-off in a fascinating title game being held this year at Vanderbilt University’s football stadium in Nashville. Montana State is capable of beating teams methodically or with big plays on offense.  The Bobcats’ opportunistic defense has been stellar all season.  This confident Illinois State team fears no one.  The Redbirds just became the first FCS football team to go 4-0 on the road to reach the finals. Illinois State’s defense can be suspect at times.  Montana State must not allow the Redbirds to control the ball like they have done throughout their incredible run in the FCS playoffs. This game should be a dandy!  I like the experience of Montana State to prevail in a very competitive title game. Prediction – Montana State 35, Illinois State 28 Heaux, Heaux, Heaux – it’s time for me to geaux! Merry Christmas to all! The post Holiday College Football Review + Playoff Predictions! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

The crew recaps Miami's hard-fought win over Texas A&M, highlighting strong performances on both sides of the ball. Praise is given to the Hurricanes' coaching staff, especially defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, for a game plan that delivered when it mattered most. On offense, Mark Fletcher and Malachi Toney earn standout recognition, with Fletcher's leadership shining through as he picked up Toney after an early fumble. Toney responded in the biggest moment, scoring the game-winning touchdown. The segment closes with the Canes' defense standing tall on the final drive, stopping Texas A&M to seal the victory.

Omar Kelly joins after the Dolphins get crushed by the Bengals, calling the current state of the franchise a “poop show” and suggesting the organization is bracing for real change. Omar says Miami was surprised by the decision to bench Tua Tagovailoa, even while admitting his play had been bad, and questions whether anything improves if Mike McDaniel returns for another year. The guys react to another disastrous third quarter and debate why the Dolphins continue to struggle to find a clear vision at quarterback. The hour wraps with a shift to college football, as the crew recaps Miami's gritty win over Texas A&M and praises Corey Hetherman, Mark Fletcher, Malachi Toney, and a Hurricanes defense that stood tall to seal it.

It's a Hurricane Edition of the Mix Bag as hear sound from Reuban Bain , Mark Fletcher and Head Coach Mario Cristobal after the Canes 10-3 win over Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA College Playoffs.

JT breaks down how the Miami Hurricanes survived a 10–3 defensive slugfest against the Texas A&M Aggies and why this game was never about style points. JT explains why the Miami Hurricanes won this game in the trenches, leaned on Mark Fletcher late, and let their pass rush wear Texas A&M down when points were at a premium. This wasn't boring football—it was old-school playoff survival, and the Miami Hurricanes proved they can win ugly just as confidently as they can win a shootout. JT also explains why the Miami Hurricanes are a dangerous matchup for the Ohio State Buckeyes, especially with their defensive front and game-control approach.

Massive game this week between the SMU Mustangs and the Miami Hurricanes! Taylor Tannebaum joins me to chat with two of the best players in this game, SMU's QB1 Kevin Jennings, and Miami's mighty RB Mark Fletcher Jr. You're going to love this conversation, lock in, and lets go! Presented by Ingles Markets. Sponsored by Rhoback, use code GMPOD for 20% off. Produced by Richmond Weaver

The Canes came out looking sluggish against Stanford, but the second half saw Mark Fletcher score three touchdowns and the defense pitch a shutout against the Cardinal. Cam and The Beast start the show by looking at the offensive output for the Canes. The running game got back on track, but we did notice something about this offensive line. Carson Beck did enough, and Malachi Toney did it again. The second segment brings us to the mystery question that Cam needed to ask Beast and the defense. Again, the Canes gave up points on the opening drive, but adjustments were made, and more importantly, the players executed the scheme and shut down Stanford. With Akheem Mesidor out, we saw some newcomers step up, and two interceptions were had. We, once again, had to expand the show to three segments as we had to talk about the special teams. Miami got some good gains in the return game, but missed a kick, and somehow forgot to block while watching Mali make some great moves on returns.  Also, Cam permits us to talk about the game time and the line for the game against SMU. Also, we shall once again see some familiar faces as the Canes face the Mustangs. Don't forget to check out the great work of Cam and his staff at StateofTheU. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Miami Hurricanes Running Back Mark Fletcher Jr. Joins Josh Darrow ahead of the Canes rivalry matchup with FSU.

takeawaysThe 'Guess the Guy' segment adds a fun twist to the analysis.Mark Fletcher is a notable riser in college football.Dante Moore is moving up in rankings due to his performance.Ian Strong is becoming a high-end prospect this season.Ahmad Hardy has shown significant improvement and is now a tier two player.The hosts emphasize the importance of performance against strong competition.Quarterback discussions highlight the uncertainty in the current class.Wide receiver performances are crucial for fantasy football considerations.The upcoming 100th episode will feature special guests and interactions.The hosts reflect on their growth and commitment to delivering quality content.titlesRising Stars in College FootballGuess the Guy: A Fun ChallengeSound Bites"Mark Fletcher is still looking good.""Ian Strong is becoming a high-end guy.""Ahmad Hardy is now a tier two guy."Chapters00:00Introduction to College Football Risers07:25Guess the Guy Segment08:25Analyzing College Football Risers18:03Quarterback Prospects and Their Potential25:07Wide Receiver Breakouts and Rankings32:53Evaluating Quarterback Performance34:25The 2027 Quarterback Class37:37Assessing CJ Carr's Potential40:36Rising Stars: Ian Strong and Rutgers45:42Quarterback Prospects: Fool's Gold or Future Stars?58:49The State of the Quarterback Landscape01:00:31Emerging Talent: Chris Brazel at Tennessee Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Florida travels to Miami to face a Hurricane squad that's had one of the best starts of anyone in the 2025 season. Chris Lee and Brian Edwards discuss the following topics around the game, which will be shown at 6:30 Central on ABC. Topics include: The Gators are talented but are finding all kinds of ways to lose games, ranging from DJ Lagway's five interceptions to penalties to poor offensive line play. Florida has tons of talent everywhere, including wide receiver Eugene Wilson, and is capable of big plays. Florida will not have DL Caleb Banks for this one. Miami quarterback Carson Beck's change of scenery has resulted in Beck being a top Heisman contender. The Hurricanes have an outstanding running back in NFL prospect in Mark Fletcher. The 'Canes also have outstanding talent on the lines of scrimmage, including defensive lineman Reuben Bain and offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa. Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier really needs a win here with a tough schedule ahead. GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ HOVI DRY GOODS Use promo code BAMA for 15% off this week! https://hovidrygoods.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP

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Garret, Jared, and Andrew dive into our early take on the 2026 dynasty RB class for dynasty fantasy football, breaking down top prospects like Jeremiyah Love, Jonah Coleman, Nick Singleton, Justice Haynes, and Darius Taylor. We chat about their upside in rookie drafts, from explosive home run threats with elite contact balance and burst to patient runners with solid vision and pass-catching skills. Hear our rankings, sleeper picks like Makhi Hughes, Kaytron Allen, and Quinten Joyner, plus concerns on injuries, size, and long speed. Perfect for devy leagues and NFL draft prep, we compare this group to studs like Ashton Jeanty, TreVeyon Henderson, and Quinshon Judkins from last year, debating day two picks and three-down potential in PPR formats. Fantasy Roster Rescue: Get your Roster Rescued! FFPC: Use promo code “NERDS” to receive $25 off any dynasty entry or dynasty orphan Sign Up Here!FastDraft: Download and deposit $10 using code NERDS on the FastDraft app and join your first draft to be eligible for a free one-year full bundle membership at Dynasty Nerds (new members only). FastDraft will match your deposit up to $50. Draft best ball teams in under 5 minutes! Keywords: dynasty fantasy football, 2026 rookie rankings, devy league, college running backs, NFL draft prospects, Jeremiyah Love, Jonah Coleman, Nick Singleton, Justice Haynes, Darius Taylor, Makhi Hughes, Kaytron Allen, Quinten Joyner, C.J. Baxter, Le'Veon Moss, Tre Wisner, Jamal Haynes, Mark Fletcher, Dante Dowdell, Raleek Brown, Jamarion Miller, Jaydn Ott, Terion Stewart, Demond Claiborne 00:00 Start 04:26 Top 6-10 2026 RBs 08:18 C.J. Baxter Breakdown 10:34 Quintrevion Wisner Breakdown 12:27 Kaytron Allen Breakdown 15:34 Darius Taylor Breakdown 19:36 Dante Dowdell Breakdown 23:23 Quinten Joyner Breakdown 25:08 Roster Rescue 25:43 Top 5 RBs for 2026 26:40 Makai Hughes Breakdown 29:40 Justice Haynes Breakdown 32:02 Nicholas Singleton Breakdown 36:41 Jonah Coleman Breakdown 39:19 Demond Claiborne 41:44 Jeremiyah Love Breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices