Ten Things We Learned From Watching Miami's 26-20 OT Loss At SMU
Ten Things We Learned From Watching Miami's 26-20 OT Loss At SMU  
Podcast: The Buckeye Weekly Podcast
Published On: Thu Dec 25 2025
Description: Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Analyzing Miami's Loss to SMU & Its Implications for Ohio StateIn this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss insights gleaned from Miami's 26-20 loss to SMU, focusing on critical aspects like penalties, turnovers, and player performances. The duo examines how Miami's gameplay and specific player traits impact the upcoming Cotton Bowl clash against Ohio State. Discover key takeaways about Miami's offense, Carson Beck's running game, defensive vulnerabilities, and potential strategies for the Buckeyes. Engage with us by leaving questions in the comments, which we will address in our upcoming listener Q&A session live from Dallas.00:00 Introduction and Nostalgia00:38 Miami vs. SMU: A Comedy of Errors01:37 Carson Beck's Surprising Mobility04:18 Turnovers and Body Language Issues08:47 Penalties and Offensive Line Struggles12:59 Miami's Offensive Weapons15:29 Mark Fletcher's Consistent Performance20:42 Short Yardage Concerns21:37 Game-Changing Plays and Offensive Line Concerns22:40 Defensive Standouts: Nickelback Kete Scott26:09 SMU's Effective Use of Tempo30:32 Exploiting Defensive Weaknesses35:13 Special Teams Chaos and Key Moments39:56 Final Thoughts and Listener Questions