PORTAL POWER: Miami Hurricanes IMPROVE with Darian Mensah, Damon Wilson and Cooper Barkate
PORTAL POWER: Miami Hurricanes IMPROVE with Darian Mensah, Damon Wilson and Cooper Barkate  
Podcast: Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball
Published On: Tue Feb 10 2026
Description: Miami Hurricanes set the stage for a high-powered offense as Mario Cristobal pursues talent with a “Go get better” portal philosophy. Darian Mensah steps in at quarterback, boasting near 4,000 passing yards and 34 touchdowns, while Malachi Toney, Cooper Barkate, and Elija Lofton promise explosive plays as Miami’s receiver corps deepen. Will the Hurricanes hit 40 points per game and eclipse last season’s struggles? The rebuilt offensive line and Mensah’s mobility could unlock another level.Alex Donno and Bruce Warner tackle the hardest question: Who belongs on Miami’s Mount Rushmore? From legends Michael Irvin and Ed Reed to modern stars Rueben Bain and Cam Ward, the debate rages on about meaning versus sheer greatness. Defensive concerns linger as new starters—Hayden Lowe, Lightfoot, and Missouri transfer Wilson—aim to replace departed standouts. Can Miami’s defense match its electric offense and make a run for the College Football Playoff?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!5-Hour ENERGYHave your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.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.  IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuelToday’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. 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.