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The trenches are going to look a bit different. On this episode of U Heard, we break down one of the biggest questions facing the 2026 Miami Hurricanes: **Can Jason Taylor rebuild his defensive ends room after losing two first-round talents in Rueben Bain Jr. and Akeem Mesidor? Who takes the next step? Which young pass rushers are ready for the spotlight? And can this new-look group continue the d...

What's Your Canes Story? — Season 2 Premiere Presented by U HeardSeason 2 is officially here, and we're kicking things off with one of the most recognizable names in recruiting coverage, EJ Holland of ON3.Today, EJ is one of the top recruiting analysts in the country. But before the rankings, commitments, and breaking news, he was just a kid from Brownsville, Texas who somehow fell in love...

The biggest question facing the 2026 Miami Hurricanes offense starts in the trenches. With four starters to replace, Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Line Coach Alex Mirabal has one of the toughest jobs in college football. Can Miami reload once again, or will new faces have to learn on the fly? We're breaking down the entire offensive line depth chart, position battles, projected starters,...

The Canes' WR room might be the deepest it's been in years... and Coach Kevin Beard has assembled an absolute arsenal. 🔥In this episode of U Heard, we're breaking down Miami's loaded 2026 wide receiver room, led by returning superstar Malachi Toney alongside Daylan Upshaw and Josh Moore. We also dive into the impact of transfer additions Cooper Barkate, Vandrevius Jacobs, and Cam...

2026 Schedule Breakdown: Wins, Traps & Championship Paths 🟠🟢The full 2026 Miami Hurricanes schedule is finally here, and it's time to break it all down. This week, we're joined by D$ from CanesInSight to go game-by-game through the Canes' slate, identifying the biggest swing games, potential trap matchups, toughest road environments, and where Miami could make a run at the ACC Ch...

The debates are about to get heated. This week on U Heard, we're building the ultimate Miami Hurricanes All-2010s Team. From Duke Johnson to Brad Kaaya, from Shaq Quarterman to Corn Elder, we're putting together the best roster Miami produced during the 2010s. Who makes the starting lineup? Who gets left off? And which Canes are absolute locks for the All-Decade squad? We're breaking d...

🎙️ U Heard Podcast – Father's Day Special 🎙️Happy Father’s Day from the crew at U Heard! This week, we're joined by everyone's favorite cafecito-sipping Cane, Jon from Cafecito & Canes, for a jam-packed episode celebrating dads, football, and a little controlled chaos. We kick things off by diving into the biggest questions surrounding Miami's offensive line heading into the 20...

The debates are about to get heated. This week on U Heard, we're building the ultimate Miami Hurricanes All-2020s Team. From Cam Ward to Rueben Bain Jr., from Francis Mauigoa to Kamren Kinchens, we're putting together the best roster Miami has produced since 2020.Who makes the starting lineup? Who gets left off? And which players are absolute locks for the All-2020s squad? We're breaking down ever...

🔒 Shut It Down? Miami's 2027 Class Sends a Message 🔒The recruiting game is changing right before our eyes, and Miami's 2027 commits are making it crystal clear. More and more prospects are shutting down their recruitments earlier than ever, turning "committed" back into what it used to mean. On this episode of U Heard, we break down the latest Canes commits who have officially...

Remember when recruiting season lasted all year? Yeah... those days might be gone. This week on U Heard, we're joined by ON3's EJ Holland to talk about Miami's massive Official Visit season, where the Hurricanes stand with some of their top targets, and why recruiting appears to be moving at warp speed. With NIL, revenue sharing, and coaching staffs pushing for earlier decisions, it fe...

The second official visit weekend is in the books, and if the first weekend set the tone, this one proved Miami's recruiting machine is operating at full speed. On this episode of U Heard, we're joined by D$ from CanesInsight to break down everything that happened in Coral Gables as 10 committed players returned to strengthen what is quickly becoming one of the nation's most connected...

Welcome back to U Heard, where we bring you closer to the people behind the orange and green. This week, we're joined by one of the most talked-about mother-son duos in Miami recruiting: Sade Ayangbile and Miami Hurricanes 4-star defensive line commit Ezekiel "Zek" Ayangbile. Ever since Zek's commitment to The U on May 8th, the Ayangbile family has embraced Miami with a passion t...

🔥 OFFICIAL VISIT SEASON IS UNDERWAY 🔥The first official visit weekend of the summer is in the books, and the vibes coming out of Coral Gables are LOUD.On this episode of U Heard, Benny and the crew recap everything that went down as some of the nation's top prospects descended upon Miami for a massive recruiting weekend. From elite commits reinforcing their pledge to blue-chip targets gettin...

🚨 THE STARS ARE OUT IN THE 305 🚨 This weekend in Coral Gables feels less like an official visit weekend and more like a full-blown recruiting summit for the future of the Miami Hurricanes. On this episode of U Heard , Benny is joined by recruiting insider EJ Holland from ON3 / Rivals to break down one of the most talent-packed visitor lists Mario Cristobal has assembled yet — and trust us, there...

Season finales are supposed to leave you wanting more… and this one delivers in a BIG way. Benny reflects on an emotional and unforgettable Season 1 finale of What’s Your Canes Story? — a conversation rooted in brotherhood, loyalty, life, and the love that connects us all through The U. From laughs to hard truths, this episode reminds us why these stories matter far beyond football. But you KNOW w...

🎙️ What’s Your Canes Story? — Season 1 Finale Presented by U HeardThis episode is different. For the Season 1 finale of What’s Your Canes Story?, Ben sits down with someone who means more to him than just a co-host, guest, or fellow fan. This is a conversation with his brother in life—his best friend of over 30 years—Jonathan Vallejo. Jon is a retired U.S. Army veteran, financial advisor, father,...

The squad is BACK! Joey and Polk return to join Benny as the boys dive headfirst into another wild week on the recruiting trail for the Miami Hurricanes. The Canes miss out on Mark Matthews, the elite St. Thomas Aquinas OL and consensus top-3 player in the nation, while 5-star Chicago standout David Folorunsho heads to Notre Dame. So… is it time to panic? Or is this just the brutal reality of mode...

This Mother’s Day weekend edition of U Heard is all love, loafers, and LOCKDOWN recruiting! 🌴🙌Before diving into the madness on the trail, we take a moment to wish all the incredible mothers out there a Happy Mother’s Day and reflect on the weekend vibes. But then… It’s straight to WORK for Mario Cristobal and the Canes. 👀The Canes landed not one, but TWO massive commitments over the weekend, a...

🎙️ What’s Your Canes Story? — Presented by U Heard Before he was co-hosting U Heard and helping build one of the most passionate Canes communities online… Joe Williams was just a kid from Queens chasing football dreams. 🏈🌪️ In this episode, we sit down with Joey, co-founder and co-host of U Heard, to tell the story that started long before the podcast launched in 2022. Growing up in Queens, New Y...

The recruiting rollercoaster might be taking another turn in Coral Gables 👀 In this episode of U Heard, we break down the latest buzz surrounding 5-star OL recruit Mark Matthews and why the tide may finally be shifting Miami’s way. Is Mario Cristobal closing in for another signature South Florida win, or are we all just reading too deeply into cryptic visits and loafers? Speaking of… does Coach C...

🎙️ What’s Your Canes Story? — Presented by U HeardSome fans talk about The U…Polk Cane lives it—every single pitch, play, and possession. ⚾🌪️In this episode, we sit down with Polk, a Sunday co-host of U Heard and a man whose passion for baseball (and the Canes) runs deep. Before he was breaking down games on the mic, Polk was out there chasing it for real—getting drafted by the Philadelphia Phill...

The pipeline stays loaded in Coral Gables. The Miami Hurricanes football just added another weapon to the backfield with the commitment of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ RB Ty Keys out of Poplarville, Mississippi—and yeah… the film is as loud as the stars. We break down what Keys brings to the offense: burst, vision, and that “one-cut and it’s over” gear that travels well on Saturdays. How does he fit into Mario Cr...

Missing on backyard talent again?! Say it ain’t so…On this episode of U Heard, we dive headfirst into the latest recruiting rollercoaster surrounding 5⭐ OL Mark Matthews out of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. If Miami lets another elite South Florida trench monster slip away, what does that really say about the state of recruiting under Mario Cristobal? Is it a red flag—or just the reality of mod...

🎙️ What’s Your Canes Story? — Presented by U HeardSome people earn a degree from The U…Phil Russomanno said, “I’ll take three.” 🎓🎓🎓In this episode, we sit down with a certified TRIPLE CANE, a title that’s not given—it’s earned. Phil’s journey from Oakhurst, New Jersey to Coral Gables is the definition of turning a dream into a lifestyle. It all started back in 2001, when a young Phil watched th...

The Miami Hurricanes just turned the NFL Draft into their own personal runway—and in this episode of U Heard, we’re breaking down how NINE Canes heard their names called in a statement-making weekend for Mario Cristobal’s program. From the bright lights of Round 1 to the gritty value picks in the later rounds, Miami showed the football world what “Built at The U” really means. We dive into franchi...