Breakdown! Episode 169: The Miami Hurricanes & The New Bloods

About this episode

The episode discusses the changing landscape of college football, focusing on the rise of new teams and the performance of traditional powerhouses in the playoffs.

Join us as we dive into the fallout of a wild College Football Playoff quarterfinal round and look ahead to a historic semi-final lineup featuring the "New Bloods" of the gridiron. We're breaking down how the landscape has shifted from traditional giants like Alabama and Ohio State to the rise of Indiana, Mississippi, Miami, and Oregon. Key Moments 00:00:15 – A New Era of Dominance: We discuss the shift in power as the SEC and Big Ten dominate the remaining playoff field, leaving Miami as the lone outsider in the final four. 00:01:05 – From Basketball School to Football Power: A tribute to Indiana legend Isiah Thomas as we acknowledge Fernando Mendoza and the Hoosiers' incredible 14-0 run that has officially turned Indiana into a football school. 00:02:07 – Miami’s Giant-Slaying Run: Breakdown of the 10th-seeded Hurricanes' massive upsets over Texas A&M and defending champion Ohio State. 00:03:50 – The Collapse of Ohio State: We analyze how Miami outplayed the Buckeyes in every facet, including a look at why 5-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith didn't stay home in Miami. 00:06:25 – Oregon’s Shutout Statement: We recap Oregon's 23-0 dominant performance over Texas Tech in the…

Topics covered

• College Football Playoff
• New Bloods
• Power Shift
• Football Schools
• Upsets
• Dominance
• Defense

Keywords

• Miami Hurricanes
• College Football
• Alabama
• Ohio State
• Indiana
• Oregon
• upsets
• playoffs
• football power
• SEC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Miami Hurricanes, Alabama, Ohio State, Indiana, Mississippi, Oregon, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Big 12, SEC