EXPLOSIVE: Is Mario Cristobal DESTINED to PROVE Every Doubter WRONG at Miami Hurricanes?
EXPLOSIVE: Is Mario Cristobal DESTINED to PROVE Every Doubter WRONG at Miami Hurricanes?  
Podcast: Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball
Published On: Wed Feb 04 2026
Description: Miami Hurricanes shatter national expectations by reaching the championship game under Mario Cristobal—has "The U" finally reclaimed its powerhouse status? Alex Donno leads a spirited debate with Jake Crain about Miami’s identity shift, marquee wins over Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Ohio State, and Ole Miss, and the evolving narrative around Cristobal's big-game reputation. Key topics spotlight the impact of new quarterback Darien Mensah and receiver Cooper Barkate, Shannon Dawson's play-calling challenges, and Coach Ervin Young’s transformative strength program. The ACC landscape is under the microscope: can Clemson, SMU, or other rivals threaten Miami’s conference dominance? Jake Crain offers expert analysis on portal additions, playoff odds, and the national title outlook.\n\nCan Miami’s revamped roster and physical brand propel them back into national contention? Tune in for exclusive insights and predictions on the Hurricanes’ resurgence.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 LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.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 FanDuelIf 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.