It's the PLAYOFF SEMIFINAL PREVIEW SHOW!!! #10 MIAMI vs #6 OLE MISS in the VRBO Fiesta Bowl... for a shot to play for the National Championship on January 19th!!

We are all HYPED as we get ready to take on Ole Miss for a shot to play at HOME for the National Championship... even if they make us sit on the visitor side because we would technically be the lower seed if we make it. And we open with an all-time quote from OC Shannon Dawson - "if the ball's in your hands, the program's in your hands" - as we dissect how the offense performed against Ohio State and how that will translate to the Rebels. 

But before we get too far into Ole Miss we have to relive the Kionte Scott pick 6 as called by Joe Zagaki on WQAM, which leads us into some of our favorite moments from the win over Ohio State. And as the analysts believe that the "stars are aligned" for Ole Miss to continue their run, we feel like these are guys who are still looking at things through the lens of the SEC, which has crumbled this season. 

Plus it wouldn't be a show if we didn't take a minute to laugh at the downward spiral of FSU as they have 33 players in the portal as of this show. That leads to a brief conversation about the madness in the portal, and whether Miami will be in the running for a portal QB or if the fanbase is going to have to prepare for a true QB competition. And Toast addresses some of the "big spenders" in the NIL market and how Canes fans should be prepared to not be the biggest spender, but rather get the guys that Mario wants because we trust his roster building acumin. 

Then we go BIG with the Ole Miss preview, as Roman spent time in the film room and thinks that despite what Mario is saying, Ole Miss is not the best team the Canes will face in the Playoff... that was Ohio State. And while Trinidad Chambliss is a very special player, who had a lot to say about Miami's defense not disrupting their offensive scheme, it was Miami who has found a way to slow down mobile quarterbacks this season. 

Everyone drops their keys to a Miami win over Ole Miss, which include pressuring Chambliss, limiting your penalties, hammering the run game, making all your kicks, watching the roll-out plays and Carson Beck's poise. And we make our picks and predictions for the Semifinal games, including everyone's pick for Miami vs Ole Miss.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Setup 

00:16 Playoff Excitement and Team Spirit 

00:58 Merchandise and Fan Engagement 

01:07 Playoff History and Home Game Discussion 

02:05 Locker Room Dynamics and Espionage 

03:05 Transition to Off-Season and Green Tree 

04:24 Game Analysis and Key Plays 

06:15 Quarterback Performance and Concerns 

20:27 Portal Madness and Team Strategy 

31:39 Media Reactions and Rivalries 

34:04 Critique of Joey Galloway 

34:30 Sponsors and Partners 

40:58 Ole Miss Game Preview 

52:38 Keys to the Game 

56:20 Game Predictions and Show Titles

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It's another PLAYOFF VICTORY RECAP SHOW!!! As Miami takes down #2 Ohio State 24-14 in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic!!!

The Miami Hurricanes secured a monumental victory over Ohio State, marking their biggest win in 20 years. The game, which ended with a 24-14 scoreline, saw Miami emerging victorious despite being 10-point underdogs. This victory propels Miami to the semi-finals, highlighting their physical prowess on the lines of scrimmage and a relentless defense that stifled Ohio State's offense. The Hurricanes' ability to dominate in the trenches was pivotal, reminding fans of classic, hard-nosed football strategies. 

The team has now defeated both participants from last year’s national championship game, underscoring a resurgence in the Miami football program. The recap comments on the significance of this win, the team's journey, and potential path to a national championship, fostering optimism among long-term fans. The analysis suggests that Miami is now a favorite in the playoffs, eagerly awaiting their next opponent in the semi-finals. 

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00:00 Epic Victory: Miami Hurricanes' Historic Win 

01:06 Breaking Down the Game: Key Moments and Strategies 

01:53 First Half Dominance: Setting the Stage 

02:19 Second Half Showdown: Ohio State's Response 

03:35 Trench Warfare: The Key to Victory 

03:54 Defensive Masterclass: Shutting Down Ohio State 

05:16 Offensive Prowess: Sealing the Win 

07:14 Celebrating the Win: Fans and Reactions 

08:09 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects and Expectations 

09:59 Player Highlights: Standout Performances 

11:42 The Road to Glory: Overcoming Challenges 

18:16 Building a Dynasty: The Cristobal Era 

19:00 Final Thoughts: Embracing the New Era 

31:51 Celebrating the Victory 

33:04 Scoop Joins the Show from Dallas 

34:36 More Game Recap and Analysis 

38:46 Reflecting on the Season 

42:54 Looking Forward to the Future 

48:57 New Year and Final Thoughts

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It's the PLAYOFF QUARTERFINALS PREVIEW SHOW!!! #10 MIAMI vs #2 OHIO STATE in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.

Everyone is hyped coming into one of the biggest shows we've ever done, with Ohio State players talking a lot in the media this week and how players like Jeremiah Smith could have been a Hurricane if this team was built like it is now. And while we understand that narrative, Scoop isn't buying into guys who only want to play for "good" teams instead of helping build a winner. Plus we have to discuss the history of things, and how important this rematch is for those of us who remember being robbed of a National Championship in 2003 and what it means for Canes fans.

Miami comes into this game as a 10-point dog, and we're surprised that the spread is that big, especially to Roman who did a lot of film work on Ohio State this week. Scoop also comes in with some numbers to paint the picture of Shannon Dawson's offense versus Matt Patricia's defense, and how Dawson will need to call the game of his life to find a way to beat a Super Bowl winning DC. We also get clips from Carson Beck feeling confident in the game plan, Shannon Dawson responding to haters from the A&M low-scoring game, and even Colin Cowherd who is now suddenly all over the Miami bandwagon.

We are also SO PROUD to announce that we've extended our partnership with the amazing staff at Paul Bange Roofing for another season of the Orange Bowl Boys! To celebrate (?) we get a check-in from our very own I.P. Daley who checks in from Dallas and as always burns the house down. And the question is posed about whether the running game for Miami can be as effective against Ohio State as it was against Texas A&M, specifically Mark Fletcher, and Ro says he doesn't have to go nuclear to still run away with a game.

Everyone brings out their Keys to the Game to win against Ohio State - including converting on 3rd downs, playing the villain, keeping Beck's pants clean (again), pressure from the front four, hitting kicks and keeping OH's offense off the field. And we do our quarter-final picks for the Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl and of course the Cotton Bowl picks for Miami vs Ohio State. And make sure to join us for the LIVE STREAM 

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00:00 Welcome to Playoff Week

00:25 Miami vs. Ohio State: The Rivalry Heats Up 

01:05 Recruitment News and Reactions 

02:47 Miami's Playoff Aspirations and Challenges 

09:11 Reflecting on Past Games and Future Hopes 

19:28 Analyzing Ohio State's Strengths and Weaknesses 

24:24 Pre-Game Strategies and Predictions 

38:08 Partners and Sponsors

46:31 IP Daley's Stream of Consciousness 

48:40 Running Backs and Keys to the Game 

51:59 Josh Pray and Ohio State Fans 

56:23 Game Predictions and Analysis 

01:01:07 New Year's Eve Plans and Final Thoughts

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It's a PLAYOFF VICTORY RECAP SHOW!!

Everyone opens with high praise for Corey Hetherman as the defense played absolutely out of their MINDS yesterday, holding Texas A&M to 3 points at Kyle field. Toast lays out the stat of the week - that Miami has allowed only 44 points in the last five games - three of which were conference games, and an SEC Playoff game on the road. There is also a lot of credit and love to go around on the defensive side of the ball. 

We have SO much audio to dive into, including Alfre Alvarez's Spanish call of Toney's late touchdown, and we relive Fitzgerald's game-winning interception and talk about how impressive he was in that game, and has been all-season for a freshman. And what a freshmen combo between him and Toney, who were both heroes yesterday. And Mark Fletcher's performance yesterday was impressive enough, but even more so when he talked about consoling Malachi Toney after the costly fumble. That also leads Scoop into a breakdown of the running backs and how (and why) they utilized Mark Fletcher as much as they did yesterday.

There is also high praise for the line of scrimmage, as even Mike Elko said after the game that Miami dominated them in the trenches and how that lost them the game. Rhett Lashley and Eric MacLain from the ACC Network had very high praise for the Canes, saying that the gap between the ACC and SEC has closed significantly, especially when you look at teams like Miami. Plus we get into all the points that were left on the field for Miami yesterday - including CJ Daniels getting a few steps on the defender and the throw coming up a little short, and Malachi's punt return that went all the way down to the 25 and the Canes walked away without points.

The end of the game becomes a point of contention - on whether Malachi should have run out of bounds to set up the game-winning field goal, or to take the TD (as they did) and try to stump A&M offense, which almost blew up in their face. It was still a WILD game and we had a blast taking it all in on our live stream. Up next... OHIO STATE ON NEW YEAR'S EVE!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR ENTIRE CREW AT THE ORANGE BOWL BOYS!! We are so thankful for all the support this year and love being on this ride with the best fanbase in all of sports. GO CANES!!!

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00:00 Epic Victory Recap: Miami Hurricanes vs. Texas A&M 

01:22 Defensive Dominance: Breaking Down the Stats 

04:09 Emotional Moments: Toney's Redemption 

07:25 Game-Changing Plays: Key Interceptions and Touchdowns 

14:23 Trench Warfare: Winning the Line of Scrimmage 

16:23 NIL Impact and Conference Comparisons 

21:58 Windy Conditions and Strategic Adjustments 

24:06 Defensive Standouts and Key Plays 

24:30 Second Half Highlights and Missed Opportunities 

26:38 Frustrating Moments and Turning Points 

29:14 Game-Winning Strategies and Final Play 

33:40 Post-Game Reactions and Player Interviews 

35:47 Upcoming Game vs Ohio State

43:12 Closing Remarks and Future Shows

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It's the PLAYOFF PREVIEW SHOW!!!

We are joined by PGA Champion Andrew Novak, fresh off a big win last weekend, and a lifelong Canes fan - as we get ready for the biggest game we've seen in probably 20 years. As we get down to Greentree, Toast admits that he's starting to feel the anticipation, while Scoop and Roman are still pretty chill. Ro also has done a lot of film breakdown in the last week and is starting to feel a swell of confidence as he compares Miami to Texas A&M, and calls the Canes walking out with a win.

Texas A&M running back Rueben Owens II rustled a lot of Miami's feathers this week when he said Miami's run defense "isn't a challenge." And Roman breaks down what to be on the lookout for from Marcell Reed because he's not a strong pocket passer. Toast also wants to address the 800-pound gorilla in the room, asking if anyone is worried about the 11am Central start time, but everyone thinks that this team isn't going to falter in this situation. 

Plus Josh Pate weighs in with his pick for the game - which goes to Texas A&M - and Roman immediately throws a monkey wrench in Pate's logic by saying it's all on Malachi Toney. Toast also gives the edge to Carson Beck in the QB battle, and Scoop thinks it will come down to how much protection the offensive line gives him. And we finally got a check in from I.P. Daley ahead of this epic Playoff weekend, and he doesn't disappoint!

Everyone lays out their keys to the game, including pinning Marcell Reed in the pocket, avoiding third and long, trusting in Carson Beck to deliver, not playing scared and getting some big plays over the top. There is also transfer portal news that has Lagway coming to Miami, which no one on the show believes, and we debate who Miami might target at QB1 and whether Sam Leavitt or CJ Bailey is that guy. 

Toast cuts off some time to roast the ACC for the horrible split schedule, which everyone thinks is a horrible idea as it will drop the entire conference out of balance. And some quick congrats to Fernando Mendoza for bringing home the Heisman, as we debate where he might land in the draft. Plus we close it out with a round of Pick 'Ems for the first round of the College Football Playoff, including everyone's prediction for the Miami game!

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

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Playoffs 

00:45 PGA Tour Champion Andrew Novak 

01:20 Discussion on Miami Hurricanes' Fanbase and History 

03:58 Analyzing the Upcoming Game Against Texas A&M 

29:23 Partners and Sponsors

40:03 Keys to the Game 

43:48 Transfer Portal and Quarterback Rumors 

45:00 Portal Quarterbacks and Team Dynamics 

50:40 Conference Game Controversies 

57:21 College Football Playoff Picks 

01:03:12 Miami vs. Texas A&M Predictions 

01:09:26 Final Thoughts

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Toast has a whole new background in his studio, and Scoop celebrates a milestone birthday as we kick off this week's show, which is all about the aftermath of Miami making the College Football Playoff. We also have some All-American honors as Malachi Toney rakes in titles across the board, beyond just the Freshman group, and how he could be a Heisman favorite going into next season. And everyone has opinions about what Miami will go shopping for in the portal this upcoming season, especially how the quarterback might look over the next few years.

We also take a look at the status of our two coordinators, as Shannon Dawson and Corey Hetherman's names have come up in a lot of coaching discussions this offseason. And the fallout with Miami being the last team in, and Notre Dame being the first team out, has exploded across the College Football landscape, including Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua trying to burn down ND's relationship with the ACC. That includes amazing audio from Big12 Commissioner Brett Yormark burning the Notre Dame AD for the way he handled Miami missing the Playoffs.

Our friend and our NEW MERCH partner AB joins the show to announce the new line of OBB merch available for sale at www.aboutthefans.com including the "A Gap for Life" shirt that helped change Miami's offensive direction going into the last four games of the season. And lifelong Canes fan AB talks about celebrating the moment of Miami getting selected with his 9-year-old son, and what that moment has really meant to true Miami fans who have suffered from the outside for the last 20 years.

And while Notre Dame's national media collapse was initially the story of the week, Michigan said "hold my beer" by firing head coach Sherrone Moore with cause which spun into one of the wildest stories of the year so far. Plus audio from Eric MacLain on the ACC Network saying Miami is going to be a "matchup nightmare" for Texas A&M because they are a team that cannot be bullied. Everyone also has thoughts about Utah Athletics partnering with private equity for the future of their athletic program and how this will be a test case for the entire college football world going forward.

We close out the show with Marcell Reed on RG3's podcast, responding to Robert's "Estonian" wife, asking about what would happen if Miam offered him $4 million, some funny audio of the week from UConn head coach Dan Hurley, and everyone's picks for the Army-Navy game!

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00:00 Welcome to Episode 421 

01:55 Aging and Humor 

03:51 College Football Drama 

05:49 All-American Honors 

06:30 Quarterback and Recruitment Talk 

08:40 Offensive Line Discussion 

16:07 Coaching Changes and Speculations 

19:18 Notre Dame Controversy 

27:26 OBB Merchandise Launch & Partners

32:08 Playoff Excitement 

35:03 Shocking Notre Dame Playoff Odds 

35:48 The Notre Dame-Miami Rivalry 

37:20 Miami Hurricanes Uniform Redesign 

38:18 Merchandise Launch Announcement 

43:35 Notre Dame's Elitist Mentality 

47:10 College Football Coaching Scandals 

51:12 Texas A&M vs. Miami Preview 

55:44 Private Equity in College Athletics 

01:06:33 Army-Navy Game Predictions 

01:09:01 Upcoming College Football Playoff

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We are STUNNED that the #10 Miami Hurricanes made the field for the 2025 College Football Playoff and we simply cannot believe that we finally leaped Notre Dame. And how did Alabama stay at #9 after that SEC title loss? There are so many emotions to process as we try to digest, including Toast and Scoop admitting they were wrong about Miami being left out of this playoff. Roman is also very happy to have been the lone voice of positivity in the grand scheme of things.

Plus we start to take a look at the game on December 20th at Texas A&M, which is somehow a Noon game (which we love for Miami) and how Notre Dame just up and quit on American by pulling out of their bowl game after being passed over for the CFP. Props also go out to Duke for taking down Virginia, even though it means they are left out of the Playoff, and accolades go out to Joe and Rudy for going all in and believing that Miami could be the football program of old again.

We also try to figure out how Alabama made it in with 3 losses over teams like Texas who are much better than they are, and how the play to keep them and drop Miami blew up in their face. And everyone tries to make sense of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Notre Dame and the CFP that ND would automatically make the playoffs if they are ranked in the Top 12 next season. Plus some AMAZING audio from our friend Josh Pray, hilarious Notre Dame fan reactions, and even Paul Finebaum shutting down Notre Dame fans for all the whining they've done today after getting passed over.

Toast also runs down the current CFP first round schedule, with A&M opening as a 4 point favorite over the Canes, and there's no surprise that the G5 schools are huge underdogs, and everyone is super excited for the potential to get past Texas A&M and have a rematch against Ohio State for the 2002 National Championship. LET"S GO CANES!!

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00:00 Shocking News: Miami Hurricanes Make CFP Playoff 

01:00 Analyzing the Committee's Decision 

02:16 Miami's Journey and Overcoming Doubts 

05:01 Head-to-Head Matters: Miami vs. Notre Dame 

08:25 Upcoming Match: Miami vs. Texas A&M 

09:34 Notre Dame's Fallout and Miami's Rise 

12:01 Miami's Athletic Success and Future Prospects 

17:45 Playoff Implications 

25:29 Notre Dame's Controversial Decisions 

26:07 Notre Dame's Missed Opportunities 

27:49 Notre Dame's Villain Arc 

28:49 Notre Dame vs. Miami Reactions 

30:58 Miami's Playoff Journey 

32:59 College Football Playoff Changes 

35:52 Miami vs. Texas A&M Preview 

39:26 Miami's Confidence and Determination 

44:11 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts

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We open with optimistic Scoop this week as we open Episode 419, and get right down to Greentree to start breaking down the crux of the national college football conversation... Miami vs Notre Dame in the Playoff rankings. And it becomes more obvious each week that the committee is completely changing the rules and making up new metrics to fit whatever narrative they choose. Everyone also has strong feelings about committee chair Hunter Yurachek as he tries to explain this jackassery every week on national television.

You can always gauge how far things go off the rail by whether they land on President Trump's desk, and sure enough Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought up Miami's potential to get screwed in a cabinet meeting this week! Even Duke head coach Manny Diaz agrees that Miami should be in the Playoffs even with all his history with the Hurricanes. And Texas coach Steve Sarkisian took a shot at Miami while lobbying for the Longhorns, but in reality he just needed to beat Florida and just mind his own business. Plus Roman wants to know where everyone puts their percentage of Miami making it into the Playoffs.

Signing Day was another HUGE win for the Canes, with the top class in the ACC for the fourth straight season, with some certified studs to keep Miami in contention for years to come. Plus even more audio from Josh Pate, breaking down why the Miami vs Notre Dame argument holds NO water, and even Colin Cowherd backing the U after tearing us down only two weeks ago. And we briefly touch on the Lane Kiffin drama at Ole Miss and how much of a weasel he was on his way out. James Franklin's drama with Penn State also takes the stage as we have some fun with the wild coaching hires this past week. And we close it out with Championship Weekend picks for all the big games!

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00:00 Introduction

02:10 College Football Playoff Drama 

03:39 Committee Criticisms and Alabama Controversy 

05:31 Notre Dame and Miami's Playoff Chances 

07:43 Rant on Committee Decisions 

31:59 Recruiting Class and ACC Awards 

36:29 Partners and Sponsors  

42:51 Portal Madness and Future Prospects 

43:58 Josh Paid's Unfiltered Rant 

44:41 Notre Dame vs. Miami Debate 

46:21 ACC Commissioner Critique 

49:13 The Gridiron Invitational Concept 

51:06 Lane Kiffin's Coaching Drama 

55:07 College Football Playoff Scenarios 

01:01:07 Penn State's Coaching Woes 

01:09:49 Picks and Predictions 

01:17:52 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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The Miami Hurricanes came up with one of the most dominating wins of the season when they needed it most, demolishing the Pitt Panthers 38-7 on the road and making a resounding statement for the College Football Playoff. Scoop jolins us drunk from Thanksgiving vacation and comes in hot with strong words for Notre Dame in the wake of the coming debate. And while everyone has big props for the offense, Scoop wants to know if our "A Gap for Life" jarring made a difference in the change of pace offensively.

Toast also makes a case for a positive return on investment in this coaching staff, after having very little faith earlier in the season... even if we don't get a Playoff bid after all this upswing the last month. Roman also supports Toast's idea to have an ACC Committee to ensure the best teams in the conference make the playoffs, largely due to the conference's unbalanced schedule, even if it would be a really hard process to moderate. And there aren't enough good things to say about Malachi Toney, who is not only the best freshmen in the country, but quite possibly the best player in the country. And from there the debate ensues about whether that young man should have a place in New York during the Heisman finals.

We hear from Mario Cristobal on the field after the win, advocating for Miami to be a Playoff team, as well as Nick Saban on GameDay saying Miami might be the most dangerous team if they get into the CFP. And with all that, Roman still offers a heart-to-heart with Canes fans to prepare themselves for Miami to get screwed and not get in... but that's okay, because it's who we are as a fan base. Scoop agrees, but lays out that Miami did not get screwed but rather did this to themselves after those losses.

And we close things out with some shoutouts - one to our friend Joe who hooked Toast and Roman up with bourbon advent calendars. And another from Scoop to Joe Echeverria and Rudy Fernandez for showing what it means to lead from the position of a football fan and blaze a path forward for years to come.

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00:00 Miami Hurricanes' Dominant Victory Over Pittsburgh 

00:33 Celebratory Cheers and Banter 

01:41 Game Analysis and Season Recap 

02:54 Criticism and Media Reactions 

03:50 Offensive Evolution and Key Players 

09:11 Playoff Hopes and Conference Dynamics 

15:26 Malachi Tony: A Rising Star 

17:55 Quarterback Performance and Future Prospects 

23:52 Reflecting on Miami Hurricanes' Season 

24:01 Saban's Insights and Playoff Predictions 

24:41 Miami's Dominance and Future Prospects 

25:20 Head-to-Head Matters in Football 

26:06 Media Reactions and Criticisms 

27:08 Playoff Hopes and Realities 

27:47 Miami Hurricanes' Fan Sentiments 

28:14 Historical Grievances and Rivalries 

31:37 Coaching and Team Performance Analysis 

37:36 Shoutouts and Acknowledgements 

40:31 Looking Ahead to Bowl Games 

46:28 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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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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Get 20% off at the Miami Hurricanes Team Store by using the code OBB25 at checkout - both in the store and online at miamihts.com!

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Orange Bowl Boys are owned by OBB Media Inc. and produced by Jenners Multimedia. You can visit us online at www.orangebowlboys.com. Copyright 2025.

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