Miami enters the national championship dealing with injuries and a first-half suspension for Lucas, but the mindset remains next man up. The guys highlight defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman being voted the nation’s best assistant coach and discuss why Miami being a heavy underdog doesn’t match the confidence around the program. Vegas making the Canes such a big underdog is seen as added motivation for a team that hasn’t been rattled all season. The segment also dives into Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s remarkable rise from overlooked Miami kid to national title contender, and what could be a historic season for him. It wraps with why Miami has reestablished itself as a top-tier program, the importance of the turnover battle, and confidence in Carson Beck protecting the football.