IMPACT: Miami Hurricanes Suffer Popo Aguirre Transfer, Retain Jordan Lyle, Running Backs DOMINATE
IMPACT: Miami Hurricanes Suffer Popo Aguirre Transfer, Retain Jordan Lyle, Running Backs DOMINATE  
Podcast: Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball
Published On: Sun Jan 25 2026
Description: Miami Hurricanes stunned fans by holding onto their entire running back corps, including Jordan Lyle, while suffering a late blow as experienced linebacker Raul “Popo” Aguirre Jr hits the transfer portal. Can Miami’s unproven linebackers rise to the challenge, or will Aguirre’s departure haunt the defense in 2026?Alex Donno breaks down the ripple effects of Darian Mensah’s court battle over NIL eligibility, the legal showdown with Duke, and what Mensah’s potential arrival means for Miami’s championship hopes. Insights include the depth and power of the Hurricanes’ running backs, the stakes surrounding top receiver target Cooper Barkate, and potential shifts in the NCAA’s NIL landscape. Will Miami’s reloaded roster and evolving defense keep them among college football’s elite, or will roster turbulence take its toll? Don’t miss this must-hear analysis of the Hurricanes’ future.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.