Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball

Ty Simpson rejects Miami Hurricanes, Tennessee, and Ole Miss for the NFL Draft, triggering a fierce debate over loyalty, NIL money, and legacy. Can Miami overcome being an eight-and-a-half-point underdog against Indiana Hoosiers in the National Championship? Are analysts underestimating Carson Beck and the Hurricanes’ powerful offensive line? Alex Donno breaks down Miami’s quarterback questions, i...

Host Alex Donno offers a FREE PREVIEW of the Canes Colada, an exclusive members only show offered weekday mornings for members of the All Access tier of the EVERYDAYER CLUB. You can become a member at lockedoncanes.supercast.com Donno discusses why Ty Simpson opted for the NFL Draft over big opportunities at Miami, Tennessee and Ole Miss.  Will the Hurricanes have a four man competition between Em...

Miami Hurricanes brace for a national championship clash as key players face injury concerns and flu setbacks. Can Mark Fletcher’s resilience and Mario Cristobal’s deep roster propel the Canes past the red-hot Indiana Hoosiers juggernaut? Bruce Warner and Alex Donno break down Miami’s physical edge, defensive health, and the impact of recent targeting calls and off-field incidents on team readines...

Miami Hurricanes secure defensive linchpin as Jarquez Carter transfers from Ohio State—will this bolster Miami’s championship aspirations? Alex Donno breaks down Carter’s return to his home state, exploring how his quickness and strength, refined at Newberry High and tested with the Buckeyes, make him a threat on the Hurricanes’ already fierce defensive line. With Carter joining forces with high-u...

Miami Hurricanes’ quarterback search hits a roadblock as Sam Leavitt commits to LSU over Miami, despite a strategic recruitment push by Mario Cristobal’s staff. With Levitt—an experienced dual-threat and Arizona State transfer—off the board, attention turns to top portal targets and Miami’s next moves. Can the Hurricanes lure Alabama’s Ty Simpson with a multimillion-dollar NIL offer, or will Husan...

Miami Hurricanes gear up to challenge the Indiana Hoosiers’ elite defense in a high-stakes national championship showdown. Can Carson Beck continue his redemption arc after a career-defining game-winning drive, or will Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza deny Miami a storybook ending on his home turf? Alex Donno and Larry Bluestein break down Miami’s imposing offensive line advantage, Indiana’s...

Miami Hurricanes supercharge their receiving corps with Cam Vaughn’s commitment—could a dynamic transfer QB be next? Alex Donno spotlights Miami’s aggressive transfer portal moves, including the back-to-back additions of wide receivers Cam Vaughn from West Virginia and Vandrevius Jacobs from South Carolina. With Vaughn’s contested catch ability and proven production in the Big 12, the Hurricanes a...

The Miami Hurricanes will face their most dangerous opponent yet when they line up against the Indiana Hoosiers in the National Championship game.  The Hoosiers do not beat themselves and have a near-psychic ability to predict the opponent’s plays. Miami will likely have the advantages in the trenches, but can they match the Hoosier’s execution? The Hurricanes will need to avoid mistakes and exces...

Miami Hurricanes gear up for a high-stakes national championship clash against the Indiana Hoosiers, who demolished Oregon and now loom as juggernauts. Can Miami’s powerful offensive line and Carson Beck’s steady quarterback play overcome Indiana’s disciplined, mistake-free approach?  Alex Donno and three-time national champ Kelvin Harris break down how Miami matches up, spotlighting key battles i...

Miami Hurricanes shock Ole Miss with Carson Beck's clutch game-winning drive—are the Canes truly back after 23 years? Jakobe Thomas dubs Beck “Vanilla Vick” and Mark Fletcher’s ground attack powers Miami into the national championship game at home. Can Mario Cristobal and his squad silence critics? Offensive execution, third down dominance, and key defensive stops spotlight a team hungry for glory...

Carson Beck’s 3-yard touchdown run lifted the red-hot Miami Hurricanes (#10) to a 31-27 over #6 Ole Miss in an epic CFB Semifinal game in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona.   Mario Cristobal’s ‘Canes (12-2) have won 7 straight games- the last 3 at #22 Pittsburgh, at #7 Texas A&M, vs #2 Ohio State and now #6 Ole Miss- after losing 2 of 3 to Louisville & SMU and almost missing the playoffs.   The...

Miami Hurricanes surge toward a home-field national championship, but can they overcome Ole Miss’ high-powered offense and clinch their path to glory? Alex Donno and Brad Tejeda break down Miami’s keys to victory, spotlighting Mark Fletcher and Malachi Tony’s offensive threats and how the Canes’ physical secondary—led by OJ Frederique, Keionte Scott, and Jakobe Thomas—can disrupt Trinidad Chamblis...

Miami Hurricanes clash with Ole Miss Rebels in a Fiesta Bowl semifinal, with Carson Beck and Mark Fletcher aiming to power Miami’s dynamic offense against a high-octane Ole Miss led by Trinidad Chambliss. Can Miami’s elite run defense and pass rush contain Ole Miss’s improvisational playmakers to punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff final?   Alex Donno leads rapid-fire analysis on Mi...

Miami Hurricanes sit one win away from a home-field College Football Playoff National Championship—but can Mario Cristobal’s squad overcome Ole Miss and rewrite their desert history? Alex Donno and Gries break down Miami’s evolving offensive strategy, the rise of Carson Beck from risk-taker to elite game manager, and why playmakers like Malachi Toney must deliver explosive plays against Trinidad C...

Miami Hurricanes embrace their villain status as they prepare to face Ole Miss Rebels in the Fiesta Bowl, with a national championship berth on the line. Can Alex Donno and Miami turn public doubt into fuel for a memorable playoff run? Key storylines include Lane Kiffin’s controversial coaching moves, Keionte Scott’s leadership and resilience, and Mark Fletcher’s ability to wear down opposing defe...

Miami Hurricanes are one win away from hosting the national championship, but can they overcome the explosive Ole Miss Rebels? Alex Donno and Bruce Warner break down Miami’s preparation for their biggest showdown yet, with insights into the evolving offensive playbook, key player returns like O.J. Frederique and Ahmad Moten Sr, and a defense determined to set a physical tone. Will Miami’s size adv...

Miami Hurricanes brace for College Football Playoff showdown against Ole Miss, as injury updates shift the momentum. Can O.J. Frederique's likely return boost Miami’s defensive backfield against Ole Miss's explosive offense led by Trinidad Chambliss, Trey Wallace, and Kewan Lacey? Alex Donno scrutinizes injury reports, key matchups, and Ole Miss’s subtle bulletin board material, questioning whethe...

Ole Miss face Miami in a high-stakes Fiesta Bowl semifinal, with drama swirling around coaching changes and the pressure of history. Can Pete Golding’s Ole Miss offense outpace Miami’s tenacious defense led by Rueben Bane Jr., or will Mario Cristobal’s Hurricanes prove the doubters wrong and clinch a home-field national championship? Fans, still buzzing from improbable playoff runs, clash in Glend...

Miami Hurricanes surge into the College Football Playoff spotlight after toppling the defending champs—can Mario Cristobal’s squad stay locked in and shut out the “rat poison” of hype before facing Ole Miss? As Miami transitions from underdog to favorite, Alex Donno examines whether the Hurricanes are prepared for the Rebels’ explosive offense led by Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacey. Key storyli...

The Ole Miss Rebels might be without several of their offensive coaches for their CFP semifinal clash with Miami! Six Rebels assistants, including OC and QB coach Charlie Weiss Jr, have committed to work with former boss Lane Kiffin at LSU. Due to the unique college football calendar, Ole Miss is uncertain if they will have these coaches available for their Fiesta Bowl matchup against the Hurrican...

Miami and Ole Miss are the two Cinderella stories remaining in the College Football Playoff, and they are set to go HEAD TO HEAD in the semifinal round! Miami punched their ticket thanks to a 24-14 win over defending national champion Ohio State. A night later, Ole Miss upset the Georgia Bulldogs. The Hurricanes are favored by two and a half points against the Rebels. Miami should have the advanta...

Miami Hurricanes shock the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes with a commanding 24-14 victory in the Cotton Bowl, powered by elite physicality and a resurgent, balanced attack. Can Mario Cristobal’s squad ride this momentum to claim their sixth national championship? Alex Donno spotlights Mark Fletcher’s tough running, Keionte Scott’s game-changing pick-six, and the relentless pass ru...

Keionte Scott scored on a 72-yard pick-six, Carson Beck threw a touchdown pass and no interceptions, and 10th-ranked Miami got a late stop and a late score to finish off an impressive 24-14 pounding of defending national champion Ohio State at the Cotton Bowl in the 1st College Football Playoff quarterfinal.   The ‘Canes (12-2) have won back-to-back playoff games after barely making the 12-team fi...

The Miami Hurricanes will look to pull off an upset in their Cotton Bowl Matchup against Ohio State! The Canes and Buckeyes meet in the national College Football Playoff quarterfinal. Miami will look to shock the world as 9 and a half point underdogs. Mario Cristobal’s team will need a top performance from quarterback Carson Beck and top receiver Malachi Toney. The Canes will need to establish the...

Will Carson Beck’s experience prevail over successful young quarterback Julian Sayin? Miami’s senior QB has a reputation for being erratic, but he’s taken care of the football well in Miami’s recent outings with just one interception in his past five games. Sayin was in contention for the Heisman Trophy, but has not faced a defensive line like Miami’s on a stage this big. Can the Hurricanes’ defen...