The crew opens with praise for University of Miami president Joe Echevarria, highlighting his hands-on leadership and the role it has played in the Hurricanes’ football resurgence. They also spotlight right tackle Francis Mauigoa for his dominant performance against Texas A&M, shutting down the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, while giving credit to a Canes defense that stifled the Aggies all night. The segment wraps by pivoting back to the Dolphins, raising the big-picture question of what the organization’s true vision is moving forward.

Joe admits he’s not much of a romantic as he and Dave scramble to figure out Christmas gifts, before the conversation turns serious with the Dolphins’ murky future. The guys question whether Miami will hire from within by sticking with Champ Kelly and debate if Mike McDaniel should return amid mounting uncertainty. With no true franchise quarterback in 25 years, Joe argues the Dolphins should go all-in on a rookie QB, while Dave pushes back on whether they have the draft capital to move up. The segment wraps with criticism of the organization’s lack of accountability and concerns about staggered timelines if a new GM is brought in while the head coach stays put.

The segment opens with a look at the Panthers heating up as the Winter Olympics approach, with several Panthers expected to play on the international stage. Joe then calls for more lineup consistency, arguing Kelel Ware should be starting, while Dave draws a comparison to Hassan Whiteside. The conversation shifts back to the Dolphins, where Joe questions Zach Wilson’s standing after being passed over by both Sean Payton and Mike McDaniel in favor of rookie Quinn Ewers. The segment wraps with Joe admitting uncertainty over what a healthy GM–head coach relationship should look like in today’s NFL

Joe admits to a classic dad fail as he confesses he doesn’t know his kids’ birthdays, leading into a broader discussion about his ongoing gift-giving dilemma and how tough it is to shop for his wife compared to guys. The conversation then shifts to the Canes, where the crew reacts to Texas A&M’s decision to talk trash about Bain and why it proved to be a major mistake. They wrap by revisiting the Miami–A&M matchup, breaking down just how tense the game felt with every single play carrying massive weight.

The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy and Hochman, Crowder & Solana react to the Dolphins getting dominated by the Bengals in Quinn Ewers' debut at QB

On Monday’s show, the guys break down the Canes big win over Texas A&M and talk about their upcoming matchup with Ohio State. Then they move to the disappointing loss by the Miami Dolphins and the dysfunction that's still a cloud over the team. Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal joined the show as did Omar Kelly.

The Miami Hurricanes secure a gritty win over Texas A&M, with freshmen Malachi Toney and Bryce Fitzgerald making key game-winning plays. Coach Mario Cristobal talks about the team's growth and their homegrown talent, including Toney, Bain, and Fletcher. Now, Miami sets its sights on Ohio State in the Quarterfinals, with Cristobal looking ahead to the matchup against the defending champs. Plus, the Dolphins' tough loss to the Bengals.

Hour 2 includes Joe airing out his frustrations with the state of the Miami Dolphins after getting blown out by the Bengals at home in rookie QBs Quinn Ewers first start. Joe thinks the next move is a complete rebuild for the Fins cleaning out coach Mike McDaniel and Tua Tagovailoa. Then Joe takes a look around the NFL after a loaded weekend of football. Plus, Hollywood’s Headlines includes fallout from the Paul/Joshua fight, G5 CFP teams losing big, and an update on Jamie’s love life.

Omar Kelly joins after the Dolphins get crushed by the Bengals, calling the current state of the franchise a “poop show” and suggesting the organization is bracing for real change. Omar says Miami was surprised by the decision to bench Tua Tagovailoa, even while admitting his play had been bad, and questions whether anything improves if Mike McDaniel returns for another year. The guys react to another disastrous third quarter and debate why the Dolphins continue to struggle to find a clear vision at quarterback. The hour wraps with a shift to college football, as the crew recaps Miami’s gritty win over Texas A&M and praises Corey Hetherman, Mark Fletcher, Malachi Toney, and a Hurricanes defense that stood tall to seal it.

In hour 4, we tackle the Dolphins' crushing loss to the Bengals and the future of the team’s quarterback position. Joe breaks down how aggressive Miami should be this offseason in pursuing a new QB, whether through the draft or free agency, and stresses the importance of finding someone with true franchise leadership. He also hopes the Dolphins will get Dan Marino’s input on their next QB decision. Then, we shift gears to the Canes as they prepare for Ohio State, discussing the "rust vs. rest" dilemma with the Buckeyes having three weeks off before their rematch of the infamous 2002 National Championship. Can Miami pull off an upset?