UNSTOPPABLE: Miami Hurricanes SECURE Darian Mensah & Cooper Barkate in Game-Changing SIGNINGS
UNSTOPPABLE: Miami Hurricanes SECURE Darian Mensah & Cooper Barkate in Game-Changing SIGNINGS  
Podcast: Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball
Published On: Wed Jan 28 2026
Description: Miami Hurricanes reload with Darian Mensah at quarterback—can he be the program’s next Heisman contender? Former Duke star Mensah arrives in Coral Gables, bringing explosive wide receiver Cooper Barkate and raising expectations for a top-five national finish. Barkate, fresh off a 1,100-yard season, joins Malachi Tony and a stacked receiver room ready to ignite Shannon Dawson’s offense. Alex Donno breaks down Miami’s bold moves: Mensah’s transfer saga, his fit in the Hurricanes’ high-octane system, and the growing hype around the Hurricanes’ championship window. The episode covers Miami’s upgraded running back depth, offensive line battles, and key defensive additions like Conrad Hussey. Plus, mark your calendar for a must-watch Miami-Duke showdown with revenge on the line. Will Mensah lead the Hurricanes back to the national title game? Don’t miss this breakdown of Miami’s championship ambitions and roster revolution. 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! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Mazda Like 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 Tax For 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.    Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  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.