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

Miami Hurricanes brace for a playoff push as they host NC State Wolfpack, headlined by South Florida native C.J. Bailey’s highly anticipated return. Can Mario Cristobal’s defense contain the explosive sophomore quarterback, or will Bailey’s dynamic playmaking give the Wolfpack a signature ACC win? Alex Donno, Grayson Boone, and Kenton Gibbs dissect the pivotal matchups, from the fierce Miami pass...

Miami Hurricanes poised to exploit NC State’s catastrophic third-down defense—will Carson Beck and Malachi Tony ignite the offense early and spark a statement win? Alex Donno highlights key matchups, spotlighting Rueben Bane and Akeem Mesidor’s edge-rushing advantage and the explosive potential of Josh Moore and Keelan Marion. Recent struggles converting on key downs meet an NC State team allowing...

ACC football descends into unprecedented chaos with five one-loss teams battling for the conference championship. Can any of them survive the gauntlet to reach the College Football Playoff? The squad breaks down the messy race featuring Georgia Tech, Virginia, Pittsburgh, SMU, and Duke, while traditional powers Clemson, Miami, and Florida State watch from the sidelines. Key matchups include Clemso...

The Miami Hurricanes have just pulled off their fourth recruiting flip in consecutive nights! 3-Star DL Logan Nagle out of DePaul Catholic in New Jersey has just flipped his commitment from the Pitt Panthers to the Hurricanes. Nagle is known for his versatility and dominance up front. He’s recorded 22 career sacks, with 8 of those coming so far in his senior season. Nagle has 19.5 career TFL, 162...

MIAMI HURRICANES stun CFP rankings at #15. Can the Canes still make the College Football Playoff? Alex Donno breaks down MIAMI's path to the playoff, analyzing quarterback CARSON BECK's mindset of playing loose and what the HURRICANES can control down the stretch. The discussion covers critical areas needing improvement: receiver drops, sideline energy, turnover margin, and penalty discipline. Don...

The Miami Hurricanes have scored a big recruiting victory for the third night in a row! Miami has FLIPPED 3-Star defensive lineman Isaac “Chuk” Chukwurah from Penn State. Chuk is the top player from the State of Delaware and a high motor, violent defensive tackle. The Hurricanes love his evolution from his junior into senior season. He was also considering Syracuse and NC State before choosing the...

MIAMI HURRICANES struggle with offensive inconsistency as Shannon Dawson blames players being "too uptight." Is the real problem a lack of creative play calling? Alex Donno and Bruce Warner break down the Hurricanes' offensive struggles, celebrating true freshman Girard Pringle's historic week as both scout team player and game MVP. The discussion covers Miami's crucial NC State matchup against Ho...

The Miami Hurricanes have just flipped a top edge rusher from the LSU Tigers! 4-Star Lake Nona HS (Orlando) standout DeAnthony Lafayette has chosen the Miami Hurricanes over LSU, Florida State and Oklahoma. Lafayette brings a high motor, disruption and versatility. He’s recorded 40 sacks in his high school career. Host Alex Donno breaks down the addition of Lafayette and discusses how Miami wants...

Miami Hurricanes true freshman Girard Pringle Jr. is reshaping the offense with game-breaking speed. Can the explosive back from Armwood High School solve Miami's slow-start problems and unlock Shannon Dawson's full playbook? Alex Donno and high school football expert Larry Blustein break down Pringle's 8-yards-per-carry performance against Syracuse, explaining why his 4.36 speed forces defenses t...

Miami Hurricanes football lands four-star safety JJ Dunnigan, a 6'3" heat-seeking missile from Kansas who chose the Canes over Colorado and Michigan. Is this recruiting momentum the spark Miami needs for a championship push? Alex Donno breaks down Dunnigan's commitment and analyzes the Hurricanes' 38-10 victory over Syracuse, highlighting Miami's first penalty-winning performance all season and ex...

The Miami defense forced 3 takeaways- including a 38-yard pick 6 by defensive back Keionte Scott for the Hurricanes’ 2nd touchdown in just :23 of the 2nd quarter, Malachi Toney hit Carson Beck with a 14-yard touchdown pass, and Mario Cristobal’s 18th-ranked ‘Canes (7-2) kept their slim College Football Playoff hopes alive with a 38-10 thrashing of the Syracuse Orange on homecoming day at Hard Rock...

Miami Hurricanes linked to South Carolina QB LANORRIS SELLERS in explosive transfer portal speculation. Could the CANES land another elite quarterback for 2026? ALEX DONNO breaks down ESPN analyst TODD MCSHAY's bold prediction connecting MIAMI to SELLERS, examining the dual-threat quarterback's impressive 2024 stats and potential fit in SHANNON DAWSON's offense. The discussion tackles two critical...

The ACC college football conference standings are wild right now as the Virginia Cavaliers sit atop as the only undefeated team remaining. Who will end up with that automatic bid in the College Football Playoff, and will anyone be able to sneak in as an at-large? College Hoops are underway as well! All that and more on the ACC Squad.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.c...

MIAMI HURRICANES offense struggles despite elite defense. Can the Canes fix five critical issues before their College Football Playoff hopes vanish? Alex Donno breaks down why the Miami Hurricanes football team is underperforming offensively this season, analyzing declining rushing efficiency, increased penalties, offensive line breakdowns, missing tight end production, and a ball control philosop...

Miami Hurricanes ranked 18th in College Football Playoff rankings despite beating 10th-ranked Notre Dame head-to-head. Is the committee's recency bias costing the Canes a playoff spot? Brian Smith and Alex Donno break down why Miami's controversial ranking defies logic, examining the committee's inconsistent application of head-to-head results compared to Alabama-Georgia and Texas-Oklahoma. The di...

MIAMI HURRICANES face SYRACUSE ORANGE with playoff hopes hanging by a thread. Can the Canes deliver the dominant performance they desperately need? Alex Donno and Jackson Holzer break down this critical matchup, examining Miami's requirement for style points after dropping to #18 in the College Football Playoff rankings. The discussion covers Syracuse's catastrophic quarterback situation starting...

MIAMI HURRICANES ranked #18 in first College Football Playoff rankings. Can the Canes still make the playoff after losses to LOUISVILLE and SMU? ALEX DONNO breaks down MIAMI's path to the playoffs with three-time national champion KELVIN HARRIS, who provides an optimistic "Kelvin Cleanse" perspective on the HURRICANES' remaining schedule. The discussion covers MIAMI's penalty problems, offensive l...

The Miami Hurricanes have debuted even lower than expected in the debut College Football Playoff rankings for 2025 The Committee has ranked Mario Cristobal’s team 18th despite an identical record and head to head win over 10th ranked Notre Dame. Host Alex Donno reveals that the Hurricanes certainly deserve to be outside the top 12, but their spot at 18 makes it incredibly difficult to have any hop...

Miami Hurricanes football faces a critical crossroads at 6-2 after consecutive conference losses. Can MARIO CRISTOBAL and the CANES salvage their season against Syracuse, or do deeper changes need to happen? ALEX DONNO and BRUCE WARNER break down Miami's mounting injury concerns with MARK FLETCHER, O.J. FREDERIQUE, and CJ DANIELS sidelined. The discussion tackles controversial ACC officiating deci...

Miami Hurricanes football faces a critical crossroads after their devastating loss to SMU drops them to #18 in the AP Poll. Can Head Coach Mario Cristobal make the necessary changes to salvage this season and restore championship expectations? Alex Donno and Bruce "The Truth Teller" Warner deliver a brutally honest assessment of what's broken with the Hurricanes, calling for Offensive Coordinator...

MIAMI HURRICANES suffer devastating 26-20 overtime loss to SMU, marking another November collapse. Is MARIO CRISTOBAL's $61 million buyout the only thing keeping him in Coral Gables? ALEX DONNO breaks down the HURRICANES' crushing defeat, exposing the fatal flaws that have plagued this talented roster all season. The discussion covers MIAMI's shocking 124th national ranking in penalties per game,...

Carson Beck threw his 2nd interception of the game on 3rd & 6 from inside the 10 yard-line in overtime, and SMU’s TJ Harden scored on a one-yard run on to cap a 25 yard-drive (all runs) to beat Miami 26-20 and all but knock the ‘Canes out of the ACC Championship race and the college football playoffs.   This was the 2nd loss in the last 3 games for Miami, once 5-0 and appearing to be destined for...

MIAMI HURRICANES face SMU MUSTANGS in crucial ACC showdown with playoff implications on the line. Can CARSON BECK exploit the nation's worst pass defense? ALEX DONNO and JIM "Gries" GRIESHABER break down the HURRICANES' offensive strategy against SMU's contradictory defense, which ranks 133rd in passing yards allowed yet leads the nation in sacks. The discussion covers offensive coordinator SHANNO...

Miami Hurricanes dominate recruiting with four-star flips from Clemson and a five-star basketball commit. Can this momentum carry into a crucial ACC showdown against SMU? Alex Donno breaks down Miami's explosive recruiting week, featuring wide receiver Milan Paris and defensive lineman Keshawn Stancil flipping from Clemson, plus potential safety Blake Stewart flip on the horizon. Jai Lucas lands f...

Are we on the path to an unexpected meeting between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC Championship? Only five one-loss teams remain in the ACC and four of them are on the road this week. How many will survive? Peeking ahead to basketball with preseason predictions.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOACC?sid=YouTube   Locked On...