Through the Smoke: A Miami Hurricanes football podcast

The 2021 college football season is finally here and that means it is time to preview the match-up between the No. 14 Miami Hurricanes and No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide. 

What are the biggest keys to the game for Miami? 

Which players need to step up for the Hurricanes? 

How much of a chance does Miami really have to win against Alabama? 

InsideTheU’s David Lake and Gaby Urrutia break it all down here. 

You don’t want to miss this episode. 

In the latest edition of Through the Smoke, we go in deep on everything surrounding this week’s Miami-Alabama game. 

Travis Reier of BamaOnline joins the show in the first half of the show to share his thoughts on this year’s Alabama team. 

What has Reier learned about the Crimson Tide through the preseason practices? What does he hope to learn about Alabama in the Miami game? What should be expected of quarterback Bryce Young? 

Reier, who has years of experience covering Alabama, shares his thoughts on these topics and more. 

In the second half of the episode, Gaby Urrutia joins David Lake and the two tackle some mailbag questions surrounding the Miami-Alabama game from the InsideTheU posters.

You don’t want to miss this episode. 

It is finally game week!

In the latest edition of Through the Smoke, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share their takes on everything that came out of Monday’s press conferences and depth chart releases from both the Miami Hurricanes and Alabama Crimson Tide. 

The first half of the show details all the latest news and notes from the Miami side of the match-up. 

In the second half of the show, we touch on Alabama and what we know about them. 

You don't want to miss this episode.

Talented safety Avantae Williams has been reinstated to the team, according to reports.

What does it mean for the 2021 Miami Hurricanes?

InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia reacted to the big news in this quick-hitting instant reaction podcast.

In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, there is plenty of news and notes for David Lake and Gaby Urrutia to dive into. 

We open the show with the latest from Tuesday’s practice as there are plenty of depth chart changes to note and nagging injuries to monitor. 

The show then discusses the potential reinstatement of talented safety Avantae Williams now that the domestic abuse charges from late July have been dropped. 

Miami held their second scrimmage of camp on Saturday and we share what we learned from that session as well as provide some big picture thoughts about how we feel about the team now that camp has wrapped up and the focus shifts to Alabama. 

We then wrap up the show with some recruiting as Gaby Urrutia shares everything you need to know with high school football beginning last weekend.

You don't want to miss this episode.

In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, we have a conversation with defensive end Deandre Johnson. 

Johnson, who is a transfer from Tennessee, is going to play a big part in the success of the 2021 Miami Hurricanes. This podcast looks to give UM fans an introduction to Johnson and potentially expose him to any businesses that are interested in his story to support him with a name, image, and likeness deal. 

NOTE: If any businesses are inspired to partner with Johnson, you should contact his representative Joe DiBenedetto: [email protected]. 

A Miami native, Johnson overcame a horrific stabbing at Miami Killian High School and worked his way into being a Power Five recruit that went on to sign with Tennessee and play over 800 defensive snaps for the Volunteers. 

The Hurricanes will look for Johnson to use that experience and earn a big role as an edge rusher in 2021. 

You don’t want to miss this podcast as Johnson details his journey to UM. 

In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, we discuss more depth chart movement seen at Thursday night’s practice as fall camp progresses.

What is the latest with starting left tackle Zion Nelson and starting defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera? What players are back in action after missing Tuesday’s practice?

There was also some interesting movement on the depth chart as the Hurricanes looked to get opportunities to the freshmen to show what they can do. 

InsideTheU’s Gaby Urrutia joins David Lake to share the latest from Thursday’s practice as the Hurricanes prepare for their second scrimmage of camp. 

You don’t want to miss this quick episode. 

In the latest edition of Through the Smoke, we have plenty of depth chart and injury updates to provide. 

The first practice following a scrimmage is usually telling in regards to depth chart movement and gaining an understanding as to who played well. 

It is also a time to get a feel for the general health of the team because it is a live tackling situation in which injuries can occur. 

There is plenty to dive into here in this quick podcast with Gaby Urrutia and David Lake discussing all the news and notes you need to know. 

Enjoy the podcast!

It is scrimmage season in the world of college football!

The Miami Hurricanes held their first scrimmage on Sunday evening and we have plenty to discuss from that session.

The scrimmage is broken down into three parts: what we officially know, what we unofficially know, and what we don't know. You don't want to miss this conversation.

After the break, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share some big picture takeaways on the state of the team after one week of camp and one scrimmage. Do we feel better or worse about the team now compared to the start of camp? What is the ceiling and what is the floor of this team? What do we hope to learn about this team during the second scrimmage?

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The dog days of camp are here for the Miami Hurricanes football program.

UM put full pads on for the first time of fall camp on Thursday night and InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share a quick recap of everything they saw.

Which players stood out? What are the latest changes to the depth chart? How serious are the injuries up to this point?

You don't want to miss this episode.

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