Best Alex Donno Podcasts (2024)

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Will Miami BREAK Florida's LONG Home Opener Winning Streak? | Career Rushing TD Leader Weighs In 32:24

22h ago32:24

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The Florida Gators have won their last 33 opening games at home in The Swamp. Can the Miami Hurricanes break that streak when they visit Gainesville this Saturday, August 31st? The Hurricanes are favored by about a field goal in the matchup. Miami’s transfer quarterback, Cam Ward, has performed well in the past on the road at tough environments lik…

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Florida State Loss Gives Opportunity & Lessons To Miami Hurricanes | Mark Fletcher Ready vs Gators 33:47

2d ago33:47

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The ACC is already WIDE OPEN with defending champions Florida State losing in an upset to Georgia Tech in their season opener. The Seminoles’ vaunted defensive line failed to produce a sack. Transfer quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and his offensive line struggled. The Miami Hurricanes can learn several lessons from this game. You must be willing and abl…

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Is Miami A Playoff Team This Year? | Cristobal's Roster Build Ahead Of Schedule? | Position Battles 30:06

5d ago30:06

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Could the Miami Hurricanes really be a College Football Playoff team in 2024? 247Sports CFB analyst Josh Pate predicted the Hurricanes to win the ACC and qualify for the playoff as the 3-seed. ESPN’s Greg McElroy also penciled in Miami as the 3-seed. If the Hurricanes can qualify for the playoff in Mario Cristobal’s third year, would you consider t…

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Miami's Surprise FRESHMEN Are Ready For Immediate Hurricanes Impact | More National Media Hype 32:04

6d ago32:04

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The Miami Hurricanes have a handful of true freshmen surprises who continue to turn heads in practice. Can these players make an immediate impact? Cornerback OJ Frederique plays with physicality and is known for performing like an upperclassman. Frederique, running back Jordan Lyle, and defensive back Ryan Mack all played for St. Thomas Aquinas and…

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2024 ACC SEASON PREVIEW: CAN CLEMSON OR LOUISVILLE CHALLENGE FLORIDA STATE? 57:12

7d ago57:12

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The 2024 College Football Season is here and the ACC is in for an exciting season. The hosts of the Locked On Podcast Network break down everything you need to know before the season kicks off. Will it be the Clemson Tigers, Florida State Seminoles, Louisville Cardinals, Miami Hurricanes, NC State Wolfpack, North Carolina Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devil…

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Miami Hurricanes Legend Talks Championship Depth And Advice For Young College Football Players 40:17

8d ago40:17

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The Miami Hurricanes are looking to build championship level depth. Miami is expected to boast one of the top defensive lines and offensive lines in America. Freshman defensive tackle Justin Scott was recently named to the On3 Sports Preseason Freshman All-American Team. The running back room is well stocked with playmakers like Damien Martinez, Ma…

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BONUS EPISODE: Miami Hurricanes Commit SHINES In His Senior Season Opener | Revelations Before Gators Matchup 17:29

8d ago17:29

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Miami Hurricanes running back commit Girard Pringle started his senior season of high school on a strong note. The Class of 2025 tailback fueled his Armwood HS team to a dominant victory over Miami Norland. Pringle rushed for well over 100 yards with 2 touchdowns and was named MVP of the game. The 8th rated running back in the class will be arrivin…

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Miami's Biggest Surprise Of Fall Training Camp Is Huge For The Hurricanes 28:29

9d ago28:29

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Who has been the biggest surprise at Miami Hurricanes fall training camp so far? Redshirt sophomore safety Markeith Williams has led the team in interceptions and seems to be making a big jump prior to the 2024 season. Is Williams ready to lock down a starting safety job? Miami lost their top two safeties from last year - James Williams and Kam Kin…

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BREAKING: Miami Beats Florida State For Four Star Star Safety Bryce Fitzgerald | Scouting Report 9:39

10d ago9:39

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The Miami Hurricanes have just beaten rivals Florida State for the verbal commitment of four star safety Bryce Fitzgerald. The Miami Columbus standout seemed to be trending to FSU mid-week but the Hurricanes were able to make a strong surge. Fitzgerald is the 12th ranked safety in the Class of 2025 according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. Fit…

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Miami Hurricanes FLIP DL Mykah Newton From NC State | Recruiting Misses Last Week | Next Commit? 16:58

11d ago16:58

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The Miami Hurricanes have just FLIPPED three star defensive lineman Mykah Newton from the NC State Wolfpack. The Newberry, Florida standout visited Miami in late July and recently earned his Hurricanes offer. The opportunity to be coached by Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor weighed heavily on Newton, who ultimately decided joining the Hurric…

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Does Cristobal At Miami Or Napier At Florida Need The Win MORE? | Canes & Gators Camp Standouts 35:18

12d ago35:18

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Could the seat get hot this season for Billy Napier at Florida or Mario Cristobal at Miami? Which of these coaches and which of their teams needs the victory more when the Hurricanes and Gators go head to head week one? The reality of Mario Cristobal’s situation is that he was hired with the understanding that it could take more than two or three y…

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Enough NATIONAL HYPE For Miami Football? | Depth Chart Assumptions | 2024 Canes Reminds Me Of ... 32:44

14d ago32:44

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Is the National Media setting the bar too high when it comes to the Miami Hurricanes preseason hype? ESPN’s Paul Finebaum says the Hurricanes are underrated at number 19. Joel Klatt from Fox Sports, Josh Pate from 247Sports and JD PicKell from On3 Sports are all predicting the Hurricanes to go 11-1. Some Miami fans feel that the “offseason champs” …

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How Miami Football Can WIN In Gainesville | Hurricanes Equipped For Big Games? | Freshmen Standouts 33:58

15d ago33:58

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In recent years, the Miami Hurricanes have struggled to find signature wins in big games. Why should we believe 2024 will be any different? The Hurricanes will have an opportunity to win at The Swamp in Gainesville for the first time in 2002 when they open their season at the Gators. Florida has one of the toughest home environments in college foot…

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What Miami MUST Clean Up In Order To Contend For CFP | Bold Hurricanes Predictions | Recruiting 30:43

16d ago30:43

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If the Miami Hurricanes want to turn their College Football Playoff dream into a reality, they must clean up these critical statistics this season. The Hurricanes were 93rd in America in turnover margin at -0.3. Miami ranked 81st in America in penalties at a whopping 6.1 per game. They ranked 95th in penalty yards at 57 yards per game. If Miami can…

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Miami Hurricanes Offense Fires Back And "Wins The Day" At Scrimmage | Legendary Coach Added To Staff 26:37

17d ago26:37

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The Miami Hurricanes have completed their first scrimmage of training camp. Head coach Mario Cristobal said the day “belonged to the offense.” The offense was able to create air and separation. Cristobal said they converted a big third down early on and it sparked their momentum the rest of the way. The offensive line is reportedly doing very well.…

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Top Miami Hurricanes Performers At Training Camp | Do Canes Or Gators Need To Win More? | Recruiting 31:26

19d ago31:26

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The pads have come on and the physicality has increased at Miami Hurricanes training camp. Who have been the top performers? The Hurricanes will play their first scrimmage of camp on Saturday. Defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor, healthy again after missing most of last season, has been turning heads. Receivers Isaiah Horton and transfer Sam Brown hav…

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Why Miami's Cam Ward Is Top 10 "Most Important Player" | OL Depth | Recruiting Target Trending Away 33:10

20d ago33:10

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If the Miami Hurricanes make a push for a spot in the 2024 College Football Playoff, would it all fall on the shoulders of quarterback Cam Ward? A new ESPN Insiders article ranks Ward number eight on a list of top 25 most important players in the College Football Playoff race. They note that in so many seasons Miami has seemingly been an elite quar…

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Miami Hurricanes OC Lays Out The Good & Bad From Practice | Where Is Florida Better Than The U? 26:48

21d ago26:48

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Miami Hurricanes offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson made headlines on Tuesday when he said Miami’s offense is “not anywhere close to where it needs to be.” Dawson also noted that they are only five practices in, but his disclaimer didn’t stop trolls and aggregators from taking his comments out of context in order to portray Miami’s offense as “lo…

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Miami Hurricanes Players Set To BREAK OUT This Season | Ward's Improvisations | Matchup vs. Gators 33:56

23d ago33:56

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The Miami Hurricanes tight end room is poised to break out this season. Junior Elijah Arroyo is healthy and looking great in practice. True freshman Elija Lofton has been one of the top stories in camp, and sophomore Riley Williams continues to improve. Miami is also looking for breakout seasons from young defensive backs like Damari Brown, Robert …

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Miami Hurricanes Early Takeaways And Trends From Training Camp | Gators Injury | Conference Changes 35:04

24d ago35:04

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What are the early trends developing at Miami Hurricanes’ fall training camp? The competition and roster depth are reaching a point similar to what Mario Cristobal had in Oregon. The entire quarterback room is showing strides, but starter Cam Ward clearly stands out with his accuracy and quick, effortless release. Freshman running back Jordan Lyle …

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Miami FLIPS DT Donta Simpson From Maryland | Where Does The Class Of 2025 rank now? | All-ACC Team 17:24

26d ago17:24

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The Miami Hurricanes have just FLIPPED defensive tackle Donta Simpson from his commitment to the Maryland Terrapins. Simpson verbally commits to The U after receiving an offer over the weekend. He grew up a Miami fan and didn’t waste more than five days before offering his verbal pledge. Simpson is a twitchy, explosive playmaker from the interior d…

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Media Predicts Where Miami Will Finish In The ACC... Not Good | Dynamic Hurricanes Backfield 30:02

27d ago30:02

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The ACC media has predicted Miami to fall short of an important goal in the upcoming 2024 football season. Miami has been picked to finish third in the conference behind Florida State and Clemson. Finishing third would mean Miami misses out on the ACC Championship game this December in Charlotte. Most Hurricanes fans have the expectation that their…

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IMMEDIATE REACTION: Who Stood Out At Miami's 2nd Fall Camp Practice? | Young DB Showing Development 16:14

27d ago16:14

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The Miami Hurricanes have just wrapped up their second practice of fall training camp. The Hurricanes are getting ready to face the Florida Gators in Gainesville on August 31st. Defensive backs took center stage today with interception drills, and they also made some good plays in 7 on 7. Sophomore cornerback Damari Brown is showing excellent physi…

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Miami Hurricanes DEFENSE Wins The Day In First Practice | Who Stood Out? | Ward & Bain React 29:51

28d ago29:51

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The Miami Hurricanes defense got the better of the offense on the first day of fall football training camp. Quarterback Cam Ward said his offense was not consistent enough throughout practice and they were not as explosive as they should be. Defensive end Rueben Bain agreed the assessment that the D got it done in day one. Bain pointed out several …

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Loaded Miami Hurricanes Team Can Change The Narrative From The Past Decade | Playmakers Speak Out 31:35

29d ago31:35

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The Miami Hurricanes can break the narrative of “offseason champs” or “underachievers” in this upcoming college football season. Miami has a ton of talented new players but they’ve put an emphasis on leadership from within and building chemistry. Head coach Mario Cristobal has transformed his roster with a combination of top ten recruiting classes …

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Miami Makes Final 3 For Top DL Elijah Griffin | Trending Up With Jaime Ffrench? | New DL Offer 26:20

30d ago26:20

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The Miami Hurricanes have made the final three cut for top Class of 2025 defensive lineman Elijah Griffin. The five star recruit from Savannah Christian Prep will decide between Miami, Georgia, and USC. The Bulldogs have been considered the trending leader, but can Miami change this narrative? Meanwhile, the Hurricanes have made a new defensive lin…

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Miami Hosted Top Recruiting Prospects At Annual July Cookout | Progress Made With 5-Star WR? 31:07

1M ago31:07

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The Miami Hurricanes just hosted some of the top recruits in America at their annual July cookout. The Hurricanes are making a move for five star wide receiver Jaime Ffrench. Ffrench is a high school teammate at Mandarin (Jacksonville, FL) with committed safety Hylton “Drake” Stubbs. Ffrench visited LSU on Friday before arriving at Miami on Saturda…

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Miami Enters Crucial 3rd Season With Mario Cristobal | Cam Ward, Kiko Mauigoa & Jalen Rivers Speak 34:08

1M ago34:08

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The Miami Hurricanes enter a crucial third season under Mario Cristobal. The head coach believes the culture has taken a huge step forward and he has a roster ready to compete every Saturday. Cristobal talks about the luxury of having continuity with both coordinators returning. Cristobal discusses what makes transfer quarterback Cam Ward so specia…

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What Makes THIS Miami Team Different From Previous Years? | Burning Questions For Mario Cristobal 31:47

1M ago31:47

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What will make this Miami Hurricanes team different from the ones that have underachieved in recent years? Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes will take center stage on Wednesday at the ACC Kickoff media days. The Hurricanes have made key transfer additions like quarterback Cam Ward, safety Meesh Powell, defensive ends Elijah Alston and Tyler Baron,…

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Who Will Be The NEXT Miami Hurricanes Commit After Jaboree Antoine? | Team Sheds Negativity 24:40

1M ago24:40

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The Miami Hurricanes will look to build more recruiting momentum after beating LSU and Florida State for four star cornerback Jaboree Antoine. The Hurricanes are actively recruiting four star corner Ben Hanks Jr and five star defensive lineman Iose Epenesa. Hanks is a local standout from Booker T Washington, but he’s a Florida Gators legacy. Can th…

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BREAKING: Miami Beats LSU And Florida State For 4-Star Cornerback Jaboree Antoine! 14:55

24d ago14:55

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The Miami Hurricanes have beaten LSU and Florida State for the verbal commitment of four star cornerback Jaboree Antoine! Antoine is the 8th ranked corner in the class of 2025 and the second rated player from the State of Louisiana. This was an important recruiting win for the Hurricanes after they were beaten by LSU mid-week for five star cornerba…

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Is Miami Gonna Lose Another DB Target To LSU? | Too Much Crying This Week | Next Cornerback Prospect 32:38

1M ago32:38

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Miami might lose out to the LSU Tigers for another top cornerback target. After LSU beat the Hurricanes and Oregon for DJ Pickett, the Tigers are becoming the trending favorite for four star DB Jaboree Antoine. Antoine will choose between Miami and LSU on Saturday, July 20th. If the Hurricanes miss on Antoine, their top remaining target will be fou…

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Miami Can Land Jaboree Antoine After DJ Pickett Miss | Cornerback Recruiting | Top WR Target 28:55

1M ago28:55

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The Miami Hurricanes are very much alive for some top cornerback targets despite missing out on DJ Pickett. On Saturday, four star cornerback Jaboree Antoine will be announcing his verbal commitment. The New Iberia, Louisiana native will choose between Miami and LSU. He recently removed Florida State from his top three. The Hurricanes are also very…

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DJ Pickett SHOCKS Oregon & Miami With Surprise LSU Pick | Where Does Miami Go From Here? 21:17

1M ago21:17

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Five star cornerback DJ Pickett shocked the college football world on Wednesday night by picking LSU over Oregon and Miami. For the past two weeks, top recruiting analysts had considered this a Ducks vs Hurricanes battle, with LSU in third. The narrative flipped very quickly when Pickett put on the purple and gold hat. Miami worked very hard recrui…

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Multiple Predictions For Miami To MISS On DJ Pickett | Oregon Bound? | Conference Realignment 29:36

1M ago29:36

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Are the Miami Hurricanes about to miss out on their top recruiting target? On3 Vice President Steve Wiltfong and other national recruiting experts have begun logging crystal balls in favor of Oregon to land five star cornerback DJ Pickett. Oregon and Miami have been in a tug of war for Pickett’s verbal commitment, and he’s scheduled to announce on …

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Is It Miami Or Oregon Trending For Five Star CB DJ Pickett? | "Special" Week? | Cam Ward Records? 30:12

1M ago30:12

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We are just two days away from five star cornerback DJ Pickett announcing his decision. The top cornerback in the class and top player from Florida will decide between Oregon, Miami and LSU. This recruitment has felt like a tug of war between the Hurricanes and Ducks. Who is trending? On3 Sports VP Steve Wiltfong said Monday on his “Whiparound” rec…

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Miami Lands Four Star WR Daylyn Upshaw | What Should Canes Fans Expect? | Decision Week For Pickett 21:24

1M ago21:24

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The Miami Hurricanes have landed a verbal commitment from four star wide receiver Daylyn Upshaw. The four star prospect from Phenix City, Alabama chose the Hurricanes despite interest from Auburn, FSU, Georgia, Texas and others. Upshaw put up huge numbers for Central HS last season with 59 catches for 1,185 yards and 15 touchdowns. He becomes the f…

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Predicting Miami's Recruiting Success In "10 Days Of Madness" | New Impact Players | Stakes vs UF 32:52

2M ago32:52

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The Miami Hurricanes continue a period described as “ten days of madness” in recruiting. The Hurricanes are in the mix to land five star cornerback DJ Pickett, four star defensive lineman Jarquez Carter, and four star cornerback Jaboree Antoine. Hurricanes staffer Dennis Smith coined the madness phrase, and has set the table for excitement within t…

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Miami Hurricanes Receive 2 NEW RECRUITING PREDICTIONS | Update On Pickett | Conference Realignment 31:40

2M ago31:40

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The Miami Hurricanes have received two new predictions for blue chip prospects in the Class of 2025, including a consensus five star defensive lineman. Gary Ferman from CaneSport On3 logged an RPM Prediction for Miami to land Iose Epenesa, the third ranked defensive lineman in the class. Steve Wilftong, On3’s VP, logged an RPM for the Hurricanes to…

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Will Miami Finish With Another TOP 5 Recruiting Class? | Massive 10 Day Stretch | Prayers For Kosar 27:09

2M ago27:09

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The Miami Hurricanes are entering a critical ten day stretch in recruiting. Miami currently has a top ten class of 2025 but could potentially move into the top five, with several blue chip targets hanging in the balance. The Hurricanes are battling Oregon and LSU for five star defensive back DJ Pickett. Miami is competing with Florida, Florida Stat…

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Miami Hurricanes Target Sets Commitment Date | Marquee 2027 Opener Revealed | DJ Pickett Buzz 27:11

2M ago27:11

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Another top Miami Hurricanes recruiting target has scheduled the announcement date for his verbal commitment. Four star cornerback Jaboree Antoine will decide between Miami, Florida State and LSU on July 20th. The Westgate HS (New Iberia, LA) standout was previously verbally committed to LSU before backing off his pledge in late June. Miami is beli…

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Miami And Oregon Battling For 5-Star CB DJ Pickett | Other Blue Chip Targets | Gator Fans Confident 32:36

2M ago32:36

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The Miami Hurricanes and Oregon Ducks are battling it out for five star cornerback DJ Pickett. He’s the top recruit in the State of Florida and will be announcing his decision on July 17th. Pickett’s father said in an interview that no matter which school he picks, he will likely shut his recruitment down and focus on that choice before National Si…

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BREAKING: Miami Beats Michigan And Nebraska For 4-Star IOL Seuseu "SJ" Alofaituli! | Who's Next? 29:14

2M ago29:14

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The Miami Hurricanes have just landed a verbal commitment from four star interior offensive lineman Seuseu “SJ” Alofaituli! The Las Vegas Bishop Gorman HS standout is the second rated IOL in America, and he becomes the 17th member of the Miami Hurricanes’ class of 2025. SJ chose Miami over Michigan and Nebraska. He becomes Miami’s fifth offensive l…

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BREAKING: Miami Beats Florida For 4-Star Safety HYLTON "DRAKE" STUBBS | Who's Next? | Canes Climbing 17:18

2M ago17:18

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The Miami Hurricanes have just landed a verbal commitment from blue chip safety Hylton “Drake” Stubbs. The four star prospect out of Mandarin HS in Jacksonville chose the Hurricanes over the Florida Gators. Stubbs had been committed to the USC Trojans but decomitted in late June. Stubbs put up incredible stats in his junior season, including 97 tot…

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BREAKING: 2026 QB Dereon Coleman Commits To Miami | Top 2025 Target DJ Pickett Moves Up Announcement 21:25

2M ago21:25

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The Miami Hurricanes have just landed a verbal commitment from Class of 2025 quarterback Dereon Coleman! The star signal caller from Jones High School in Orlando has been trending to The U in recent weeks, and just made his pledge official on Wednesday night. Coleman is known for his live arm, quick release, and athleticism. Locking up a quarterbac…

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Top Miami OL Target Will Announce THIS WEEK | Two Other Top Recruits Announcing | Toughest Trap Game 29:56

2M ago29:56

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One of Miami’s top recruiting targets has just scheduled the date for his announcement. Four star interior offensive lineman Seuseu “SJ” Alofaituli will announce his verbal commitment on Friday, July 5th. Miami, Michigan and Nebraska are the finalists. The week will be busy for the Hurricanes up to that point. 2026 quarterback Dereon Coleman, consi…

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Why Gavin Nix Chose The Miami Hurricanes | Newest Miami Commit Speaks Out On His Recruitment 26:57

2M ago26:57

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The newest Miami Hurricanes verbal commit, four star linebacker Gavin Nix, explains why he chose the Miami Hurricanes. Nix, a standout from IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, announced his pledge to Miami over Oregon and FSU on Monday evening. Nix opens up on what made his recruitment by Miami so special and how Miami coaches like linebackers coach Dere…

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BREAKING: Miami Beats FSU & Oregon For Four Star LB Gavin Nix | More To Come This Week? 16:14

2M ago16:14

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The Miami Hurricanes have just landed a verbal commitment from four star linebacker Gavin Nix. The Class of 2025 IMG Academy standout chose Miami over FSU and Oregon. Nix referred to his Hurricanes official visit in June as a game-changer after he really connected with linebackers coach Derek Nicholson. Nix was the defensive captain at IMG last sea…

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Miami Is Trending For Blue Chip Linebacker & Safety | Decisive Week? | Hurricanes "Under Pressure" 27:09

2M ago27:09

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The Miami Hurricanes have become the trending leaders in recruiting for four star linebacker Gavin Nix and four star safety Hylton “Drake” Stubbs. They are both scheduled to make announcements this week. Nix will announce his verbal pledge on July 1st, while Stubbs will announce on Independence Day. Will Miami get good news for both? Stubbs recentl…

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Miami's Starting Left Tackle Describes Hurricanes Progress | Analytics Predict Miami 2024 Success 35:43

2M ago35:43

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The Miami Hurricanes are expected to have one of the best offensive lines in America for the second straight year. An important anchor to that unit is starting left tackle Jalen Rivers. Rivers is back at Miami for his final season and ready to be a leader on an offense with high expectations. Rivers breaks down Miami’s team goals this season which …

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