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

Miami Hurricanes shake up the College Football Playoff debate as Mario Cristobal exposes Notre Dame’s resume flaws and demands honest judgment from the selection committee. With the Canes boasting a top-10 recruiting class and head-to-head supremacy, are playoff voters ignoring precedent by favoring analytic rankings over on-field results? Alex Donno analyzes Miami’s case, compares key wins agains...

Karsten Busch, boosting the nation’s No. 8 recruiting class and holding firm at the top of the ACC and Florida rankings. Can this become Mario Cristobal’s strongest class yet? Alex Donno spotlights Busch’s game—coverage skills, tackling prowess, and big-game readiness—as he joins a loaded Miami roster that also features elite talents Jackson Cantwell, Somourian Wingo, and Milan Parris. Recruiting...

Miami Hurricanes’ College Football Playoff fate hangs in the balance—are the rankings rigged against them? Alex Donno and three-time national champion Kelvin Harris take aim at the Selection Committee after Miami’s dominant 38-7 road win over No. 22 Pitt fails to boost their ranking, while Alabama leapfrogs teams with a far less convincing victory. Heated debate erupts over the committee’s inconsi...

The Miami Hurricanes did not move up in the College Football Playoff rankings despite closing out their season with a dominant 38-7 win at Pitt. The Hurricanes remain two spots behind Notre Dame despite the head to head victory. Meanwhile, the committee moved Alabama up a spot for no apparent reason, setting up the Crimson Tide to remain in the field even if they lose to Georgia in the SEC Champio...

Miami Hurricanes face a questionable College Football Playoff ranking as controversy swirls around playoff committee decisions and ACC tiebreakers. Can UM jump Alabama and BYU if both suffer key championship losses—and will Notre Dame’s “royalty” status keep the Irish in, despite the Hurricanes’ head-to-head win and superior performances against common opponents? Alex Donno and Bruce Warner dissec...

Miami Hurricanes make a bold case for a College Football Playoff spot after a dominant finish to the season. Can Mario Cristobal’s squad crack the top 12 and dethrone Notre Dame’s claim? Alex Donno and recruiting authority Larry Blustein break down Miami’s powerful closing stretch, including a 10-2 record and a statement win over Pitt. The conversation spotlights Reuben Bain, Akheem Mesidor, Malac...

Miami Hurricanes storm into the College Football Playoff debate with a dominant 38-7 win over Pittsburgh, reigniting hopes for a surprise CFP berth. Can head coach Mario Cristobal’s squad leapfrog Notre Dame, BYU, or Alabama and capture the committee’s attention after four straight blowout victories and a commanding finish to the season? Alex Donno breaks down three playoff scenarios, weighing Mia...

ACC chaos leaves Miami Hurricanes on the playoff bubble as Duke jumps to the championship game with a controversial tiebreaker. Is the College Football Playoff committee overlooking a surging Miami squad that just completed a second consecutive 10-win season? Alex Donno and Raymond Bourg break down Miami Hurricanes’ dominant 38-7 win over Pittsburgh, spotlighting Malachi Toney’s record-setting fre...

Malachi Toney caught a touchdown pass and threw another, Carson Beck tossed 3 TD’s of his own, and the 12th-ranked Miami Hurricanes dominated the #22-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers 38-7 on the road in their final statement to college football’s playoff committee for a sport in the 12-team field that will be announced next Saturday, December 7th.   Toney put up 165 total yards and the 2 scores- both in...

Miami Hurricanes get a critical injury boost before a must-win regular season finale against Pitt, with wide receiver C.J. Daniels, safety Jakobe Thomas, and corner O.J. Frederique all returning. Can this healthier roster fuel a push for the ACC Championship and a potential College Football Playoff berth? Alex Donno breaks down Miami’s keys to victory, including pressure on Pitt QB Mason Heintsche...

Miami Hurricanes face a season-defining showdown as they battle Pitt on the road, with ACC Championship and College Football Playoff hopes hanging in the balance. Alex Donno explores why fans are nervous, how Malachi Toney’s explosive playmaking could tilt the matchup, and why Miami’s physical edge up front matters against Pitt’s undersized defensive line. Can the Hurricanes shake off their late-s...

Miami Hurricanes climb to No. 12 in the College Football Playoff rankings, but can they crack the top 10 in time? Despite leapfrogging Utah, Alex Donno exposes how Notre Dame, Alabama, and BYU block Miami’s playoff hopes—even as Miami holds a head-to-head win over the Fighting Irish. Will the selection committee’s obsession with style points and favoritism toward powerhouse brands keep the Hurrica...

Miami Hurricanes face high stakes as playoff hopes hinge on defeating Pitt Panthers. Can Mario Cristobal cement his reputation and guide Miami to victory in frigid Pittsburgh? Alex Donno and Bruce Warner break down key matchups, spotlighting Malachi Toney’s explosive talent and discussing how Miami’s defense can neutralize Pitt’s freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel. With College Football Playoff...

Miami Hurricanes silence doubters as Mario Cristobal shuts down the "eye test" narrative with a commanding win over Virginia Tech. Can the Canes break into the College Football Playoff discussion and outpace Notre Dame in the rankings? Alex Donno and Gio Milian tackle the swirling CFP and ACC Championship scenarios, with the Hurricanes’ path hinging on a tough road matchup against Pitt. The hosts...

Miami Hurricanes silence doubters with a 34-17 road win over Virginia Tech, but questions swirl about playoff odds and national narratives. Can Carson Beck’s precision and Malachi Tony’s breakout game push the Canes past the bubble and into the College Football Playoff? Alex Donno breaks down Miami’s commanding double-digit victory, the ongoing fight against inconsistency, and why national media c...

The Miami Hurricanes needed a big win at Virginia Tech to make their case for the college football playoff, and what they got was outplayed in the second half of a 34-17 W that was much closer than it should have been- and quite honestly needed to be- for this team at this stage of the season.   Carson Beck threw 3 TD passes for Miami as the ‘Canes jumped out to a 20-3 lead, but the Hokies outscor...

Miami Hurricanes get a major boost as running back Mark Fletcher and receiver CJ Daniels return from injury ahead of a must-win clash with Virginia Tech. Can the Hurricanes’ revitalized offense, led by Carson Beck, dominate and secure those crucial style points for College Football Playoff consideration? Alex Donno spotlights the dynamic backfield trio of Fletcher, Girard Pringle, and Marty Brown,...

Miami Hurricanes ranked behind Notre Dame despite beating them head-to-head. The College Football Playoff committee's logic crumbles under scrutiny. The ACC Squad dissects the controversial CFP rankings that place Miami four spots below Notre Dame, exposing inconsistencies in how the committee evaluates wins and losses. The crew analyzes Virginia Tech's blockbuster hire of James Franklin from Penn...

Miami Hurricanes surge in playoff race as national voices challenge Notre Dame’s ranking. Can head-to-head logic finally prevail over committee bias? Alex Donno breaks down Miami’s evolving College Football Playoff chances, spotlighting the recent support from figures like Paul Finebaum and Josh Pate for Miami’s claim over Notre Dame. Carson Beck’s focused mindset and Malachi Toney’s explosive imp...

College Football Playoff Committee under fire for inconsistent rankings. Can the Miami Hurricanes defy the odds and secure a playoff spot despite controversial CFP logic? Host Alex Donno and guest Will dissect Miami’s path to the top 12, questioning why Notre Dame and Utah remain ranked ahead despite Miami’s dominant head-to-head win and stronger resume. Key topics include Miami’s offensive resurg...

Miami Hurricanes flip four-star tight end Gavin Mueller from Colorado, igniting fresh excitement in the 2026 recruiting class. Canes fans are buzzing over Mueller’s elite size, 6’5” frame, and versatile skill set—he’s Illinois’ top-ranked player and already boasts a 6’11” wingspan and 30 touchdowns in just two years of football. Alex Donno spotlights how Miami’s “Tight End U” legacy is strengthene...

Miami Hurricanes' explosive offensive turnaround fuels College Football Playoff buzz—can Mario Cristobal’s squad leapfrog two-loss rivals and secure a top-12 spot? Alex Donno and Bruce Warner dissect the Hurricanes’ dominant victory over NC State, spotlighting Girard Pringle’s game-changing running and Malachi Tonry’s creative playmaking. The conversation tackles Shannon Dawson’s evolving play cal...

Miami Hurricanes crush NC State Wolfpack in a 41-7 showcase—could this be the spark for a College Football Playoff surge? Alex Donno recaps Miami's most complete performance of the season, spotlighting standout contributions from freshman running back Girard Pringle Jr., explosive wideout Malachi Toney, and defensive ace Jakobe Thomas. With 581 total yards and defensive dominance that held the Wol...

The Miami defense dominated from start to finish, Jakobe Thomas picked off 2 passes- taking one back 60 yards to the house, Carson Beck tossed 3 touchdown passes- 2 to freshman Malachi Toney, fellow frosh Girard Pringle Jr. ran for over 100 yards in his 1st career start, and the Miami Hurricanes played their most complete game of the season to blow out NC State 41-7 on Senior Day at Hard Rock Stad...

Miami Hurricanes face a must-win showdown against NC State as Carson Beck, Malachi Toney, and Marty Brown look to exploit one of the nation’s weakest pass defenses. Can the Hurricanes silence doubts about their offense and capitalize on NC State's coverage struggles to keep slim College Football Playoff hopes alive? Alex Donno and Gries break down the injury impact of losing star defender Keonte S...