Miami comes in at #12 in this week's College Football Playoff rankings, and immediately the conversation goes to all the things that need to happen for the Canes to get an at-large bid... because they won't be the ACC Champion. And Playoff math kicks into full gear as we try to figure out if a 3-loss Alabama team (should they lose the SEC Championship Game) over a 2-loss Miami team. Scoop also goes in on Joey Galloway, who has made it a point to rail on Miami in recent weeks, and Roman is beside himself that the ACC is suddenly ALL for the Canes.

Scott Van Pelt came in on the side of Miami this week, arguing that the Canes didn't have a "bad" loss, while teams like Utah haven't really beaten anyone. Roman also wants to know if Miami would rather rematch SMU in an ACC Championship Game or stay out and try for an at-large bid, and everyone falls in on different sides of the argument. And we finally turn our attention to this week's matchup at Pitt, as everyone lays out their Three Keys to the Game - which include watching their running back, tackling better, getting pressure with the front four, and playing a clean game.

This cold weather game is also a big concern for everyone, with Miami's tendency to struggle in games below 40 degrees. We also bounce around some of the bigger topics of the week, including FSU announcing that Mike Norvell would return for another season and what that means for the future of that program. Lane Kiffin's announcement also comes up, and how much this will hurt Ole Miss, but no one is surprised because Lane has done this everywhere he's been. Plus some hilarious Thanksgiving audio from UConn head coach Dan Hurley. And we close out the show with a huge round of Pick 'Ems for rivalry week!

This episode is presented by Paul Bange Roofing,the Miami Hurricane Team Store, Underdog Fantasy & BeatinTheBookie.com.

00:00 Welcome to Episode 417

01:05 Miami vs. Oregon: The Mario Bowl Speculation 

02:16 Alabama's Playoff Chances and SEC Dynamics 

04:42 Notre Dame vs. Miami: Head-to-Head Debate 

05:14 Podcast Highlights and Miami's Performance 

10:32 ACC Championship Scenarios and Playoff Hopes 

30:08 Cold Weather Challenges and Game Strategies 

37:13 Merchandise Partnership and Final Thoughts 

38:48 Carson's Game Time Decision 

39:33 Florida's Big Three in Trouble 

42:34 Recruitment Woes at Florida State 

51:20 Thanksgiving Football Picks 

55:14 College Basketball and Thanksgiving 

01:03:56 Final Thoughts and Predictions

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