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What Miami needs to win it all is a “TEAM” effort where they all come together, all going in the same direction for the same”TEAM” goal. This is why Indiana is #1 with a Heisman winner. That team believes in “TEAM”. What they have done with less in an era of NIL the portal and recruiting is truly remarkable. They all have bought in to the goal of winning the natty..

Miami can surely win it all but can they unselfishly come together with the “TEAM” effort necessary to do that? We shall see..
 
TrumpyCane said:
Imagine using an example of a kids first ever college game as some sort of gotcha

Trumpycane swears our “fans” are so stupid
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sorry should have used come of those great ACC defenses that we played after as an example of them stopping Toney.

Sheddercane swears our "fans" are so slow. Well now sheddercane will go on social media and "troll" using my caneinisght alias because I'm scared or insecure to show my face.
 
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305407cane said:
Toney was taken away against nd sure. But after he made some big plays. And it was his first game. In the rain. And nd has Leonard Moore.

Tamu has a great pass rush which I think masks their secondary weakness as well. I think Texas blocked them up and that neutralized their advantage. I feel we can do the same
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I don't know if this about my post. But Texas A&M defense isn't elite, they are good. But I don't think they have anyone that can shutdown Toney. Lee is alright but meh for the rest
 
As far as I’m concerned, we are playing with house money. I was 99% sure the committee was going to pick Notre Dame over us on Selection Sunday so I didn’t think we’d get this chance.

Just play free, that’s all I want to see from our team. No conservative bro-ball bull****. Even if we lose to A&M it’s a successful season (just please no blowouts).
 
has to be the toughest road to a title game for any team in a very long time.

Last year OSU was the 8 seed and had to go through #9, 1, 4, 2.

We likely have to go through #7, 2, 3, 1.

It literally could not be a tougher draw.

TAMU and Miami are built on same blueprint. They have a more mobile QB, but Beck is (usually) less turnover prone. TAMU has a better OL. I think we are particularly weak at center.

I give them a slight advantage at DL. I like our duo of Bain and Mesidor over their edge rushers but they have a better interior. Miamis interior DL is solid but not game wreckers.

Our run game is weaker than theirs. Looks like we finally got a spark in Pringle but remains to be seen how effective he is against a stronger defense.

We have edge in secondary. WR is even.

I understand why we are slight underdogs.
They are more talented (unlimited oil money will do that) but talent difference isn’t so large that we need a fluke game to win. Comes down to which QB makes fewer mistakes. Beck is going to have to show why he was once mentioned as a top draft pick. If he does that I think we win a close game.
 
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It's as if it was written by a scriptwriter: we face down a really good TAMU team only to face Taint on a neutral ground.

And if we win that, then we have to beat Kirby at his own game in the Semi. Not an easy proposition.

If we run the gauntlet, those Little Irish People at South Bend will never say that we didn't earn it.
 
On one point I will agree - IF our offensive line and defensive line play like they are capable, they can absolutely win it all.

That said, they've had the paper advantage on both lines in every single game of the season and still came out with 2 losses.

Also, playing on the road at College Station, Columbus, and Athens just to get to the final is insane. The Canes of old had some nasty road schedules with no margin for error, but nothing like that. I'm going to think that they absolutely could beat any one of those teams on a given day, but to beat all of them on the road, in succession, I'm not sure even the greatest teams in CFB history could pull that off.
 
I think we have a team that can win it for sure… and if we do this season with the gauntlet we have before us A&M, Suckeyes, jawja, and then whoever makes it out of the other side…. Yeah we earned it
 
we're going to win this bish and its going to be epic. TA2M (trenches); OSU (fireworks/porter flag); UGA (carson v. gunner), oregon (mario former oregon coach). c'mon, this hollywood script is ready for distribution.
 
Handsome Squidbum said:
has to be the toughest road to a title game for any team in a very long time.

Last year OSU was the 8 seed and had to go through #9, 1, 4, 2.

We likely have to go through #7, 2, 3, 1.

It literally could not be a tougher draw.

TAMU and Miami are built on same blueprint. They have a more mobile QB, but Beck is (usually) less turnover prone. TAMU has a better OL. I think we are particularly weak at center.

I give them a slight advantage at DL. I like our duo of Bain and Mesidor over their edge rushers but they have a better interior. Miamis interior DL is solid but not game wreckers.

Our run game is weaker than theirs. Looks like we finally got a spark in Pringle but remains to be seen how effective he is against a stronger defense.

We have edge in secondary. WR is even.

I understand why we are slight underdogs.
They are more talented (unlimited oil money will do that) but talent difference isn’t so large that we need a fluke game to win. Comes down to which QB makes fewer mistakes. Beck is going to have to show why he was once mentioned as a top draft pick. If he does that I think we win a close game.
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I dont Think their interior is better than Miami’s. They have an overall better receiver group than Miami imo. Ours is good though with the best one out of the group with Toney
 
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brock said:
I dont Think their interior is better than Miami’s. They have an overall better receiver group than Miami imo. Ours is good though with the best one out of the group with Toney
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Agree. I was a believer in their OL prior to watching them a bit closer. I think they are a slightly above average high level P4 OL. They're good but they're not great imo. Just look at their mid running game and they're not known as big time pass pro guys.

All that said, if we keep penalties and TOs in check, we win this game by 10-14.
 
OriginalCanesCanesCanes said:
Love your optimism.

It’s the best way to live your life, if you’re not emotionally weak and can’t handle disappointment.

Yes, I’ll put up our trenches happily against anyone in the playoffs, but in terms of overall starting talent and talent of depth, playoff experience (mainly coaching) and most importantly, difficulty of path, there’s a reason Vegas has assigned Miami some of the longest odds to go all the way (see below). It’s reasonable for even our most ardent fans to have doubt, even if they are optimistic.

If we don’t make it, (or God forbid lose to TAMU) just be forewarned that the bitter, emotionally weak, and angry-at-life psychos that made this place a cesspool of misery throughout the season, will reemerge like a pack of obsessed hyenas, to drag you to ****.

Nonetheless, I’ve already got my order in for club seats for the NC game. Why not us, right? Who knows? See you there!

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Uh, we beat a horrendous VTech team that was only down by 10 in the fourth quarter
a woeful Syracuse team
one of the worst NC State teams of the last decade

the best victory was against PITT

meanwhile Indiana just beat Ohio State and Oregon pummeled Washington
 
Hstokes1447 said:
I’m honestly at the point where I’m no longer asking if Miami can win the national championship — I’m asking who exactly is supposed to stop them if they keep playing the way they’ve played over the last month.

This isn’t blind optimism or Canes goggles. This is pattern recognition.

Every year in the College Football Playoff era, the same thing happens: a team peaks late, gets healthy, checks all the structural boxes, and enters December looking nothing like it did in September - October. Those teams don’t just make noise, they usually end the season holding the trophy.

Right now, Miami looks exactly like that team.

Late-Season Momentum Matters More Than Anything​

If you go back through the CFP era (2014–present), one trend shows up again and again: teams that dominate the final month of the regular season almost always outperform everyone else in the playoff.

LSU in 2019. Ohio State in 2014. Georgia in 2021 and 2022. None of them were crowned in September. They separated themselves in November. The playoff doesn’t reward early flash — it rewards teams that are playing their best football right now.

That’s why Miami’s final four games matter so much.

The Final Four Games: The Turning Point​

Down the stretch, Miami didn’t just win — they imposed their will.

Over the last four regular-season games, Miami outscored Syracuse, NC State, Pittsburgh, and another opponent 158–41, a +117 margin. That’s not scraping by. That’s domination.

Teams that enter the CFP with multiple blowout wins, elite defensive metrics, and a clear identity almost always advance — and many win it all.

Miami finished the regular season ranked:

  • 7th nationally in scoring defense
  • 9th nationally in total defense
  • Top-tier in offensive efficiency and explosiveness
  • 2nd in the ACC in scoring offense
That combination — explosive offense, elite defense, dominant margins — is the championship blueprint.

Offense: Balance, Protection, and Star Power​

Blue-chip profile

  • Total offensive players: 40
  • Blue chips: 23
  • Blue-chip ratio: 57%
Every national champion since 2016 has been above 50 percent. Miami fits the profile exactly.

Quarterback + elite protection

Carson Beck doesn’t need to be Superman. He needs to be calm, efficient, and protected — and Miami gives him that better than anyone in the country.

According to PFF, Beck has operated from a clean pocket on 85.3% of his drop-backs, the best mark in the nation. That’s not a random stat — that’s a championship indicator.

Recent title teams:

  • 2020 Alabama: 81.1%
  • 2022 Georgia: 81.2%
Those lines were stacked with future NFL players. Miami’s line is trending the same way.

Francis Mauigoa is the centerpiece:
  • First-Team All-ACC
  • First-Team On3 All-America
  • First-Team CBS Sports All-America
  • First-Team Walter Camp All-America
That’s national dominance at the most important position group in football.

He’s backed by:
  • James Brockermeyer — Third-Team All-ACC, First-Team CBS Sports All-America
  • Anez Cooper — Second-Team All-ACC
  • Markel Bell — Third-Team All-ACC
This is a playoff-caliber offensive line, full stop.


Skill positions

Then there’s Malachi Toney — whose resume honestly doesn’t look real:
  • First-Team PFF All-America
  • CBS Sports Freshman of the Year
  • ACC Rookie of the Year
  • ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year
  • On3 Offensive True Freshman of the Year
  • Multiple First- and Second-Team All-ACC and All-America selections
Add a three-back rotation led by Mark Fletcher (Third-Team All-ACC) and veteran depth everywhere, and this offense is built to survive playoff attrition.

Defense: Where Championships Are Actually Won​

Blue-chip density
  • Total defensive players: 45
  • Blue chips: 29
  • Blue-chip ratio: 64%
That’s championship-level talent concentration.

A game-wrecking defensive line

According to PFF, Miami’s pass rush grades out at 91.8, second in the country. That puts them right in line with recent champions like Michigan (2023) and Georgia (2021).

What separates Miami is depth. Championship defenses don’t rely on one guy — they come in waves. Miami enters the playoff with five defensive linemen who have 20+ pressures:
  • Rueben Bain — 58
  • Akheem Mesidor — 44
  • Ahmad Moten — 24
  • Armondo Blount — 23
  • Marquise Lightfoot — 23
That’s elite.

Bain alone has stacked national honors:
  • First-Team PFF All-America
  • First-Team Walter Camp All-America
  • Additional All-America selections across multiple outlets
This defense doesn’t just slow teams down — it breaks game plans.

Miami allowed 41 total points over the final four games. That level of late-season defensive control is one of the strongest predictors of CFP success.


Team Health Heading Into the Playoff​

This part matters more than people realize.

Miami is entering the playoff healthier than most teams. Nearly all contributors are trending toward full availability.

The lone notable injury is Keionte Scott, who suffered turf toe on November 1st vs. SMU. Turf toe is a sprain of the big toe joint that impacts push-off and lateral movement — especially tough for DBs. Typical recovery timelines range 6–10 weeks.

Scott is rehabbing and currently running with a boot. Based on standard timelines:

  • Best case: available by the Texas A&M game
  • Worst case: available by the third playoff game
Even if he returns later, Miami has enough depth to manage until he’s fully right.

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Miami Checks Every Championship Box​

Every CFP champion shares the same traits:
  • Elite defensive front
  • Efficient, explosive offense
  • High-level quarterback play
  • Dominant final-month performance
  • Blue-chip roster depth
  • Award-winning playmakers
  • Strong offensive and defensive lines
  • Momentum entering the postseason
Miami checks all eight.

They also bring 19 All-ACC selections, with All-Americans across offense, defense, and special teams.

All-Conference and All-Americans​

Francis Mauigoa – Offensive Tackle
  • First-Team All-ACC
  • First-Team On3 College Football All-America
  • First-Team CBS Sports 2025 College Football All-America
  • First-Team Walter Camp All-America
Rueben Bain Jr. – Defensive End
  • First-Team PFF College Football All-America
  • First-Team Walter Camp All-America
  • Second-Team On3 College Football All-America
  • Second-Team CBS Sports 2025 College Football All-America
Malachi Toney – Wide Receiver / All-Purpose
  • First-Team PFF College Football All-America
  • Second-Team CBS Sports College Football All-America (All-Purpose)
  • CBS Sports Freshman of the Year
  • 2025 CBS Sports CFB Freshman of the Year
  • ACC Rookie of the Year
  • ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year
  • On3 Offensive True Freshman of the Year
  • First-Team All-ACC (Wide Receiver)
  • Second-Team All-ACC (All-Purpose)
  • AP All-ACC First Team (All-Purpose)
  • AP All-ACC Second Team (Wide Receiver)
  • AP ACC Freshman of the Year
  • PFF Freshman All-American (WR)
  • PFF Freshman of the Year
James Brockermeyer – Center
  • Third-Team All-ACC
  • First-Team CBS Sports 2025 College Football All-America
Keionte Scott – Cornerback
  • Second-Team All-ACC
  • Second-Team CBS Sports 2025 College Football All-America
Jakobe Thomas – Safety
  • Second-Team On3 College Football All-America
  • Second-Team All-ACC
Akheem Mesidor – Defensive End
  • First-Team All-ACC
Ahmad Moten – Defensive Tackle
  • Second-Team All-ACC
Anez Cooper – Offensive Guard
  • Second-Team All-ACC
Carson Beck – Quarterback
  • Third-Team All-ACC
Mark Fletcher – Running Back
  • Third-Team All-ACC
Markel Bell – Offensive Tackle
  • Third-Team All-ACC
Wesley Bissainthe – Linebacker
  • Third-Team All-ACC
Honorable Mention All-ACC
  • David Blay Jr. – Defensive Tackle
  • Mohamed Toure – Linebacker
  • Damari Brown – Cornerback
  • Zechariah Poyser – Safety
  • Keelan Marion – Special Teams

The Bottom Line​

Miami is already in the College Football Playoff.
Miami is peaking at the right time.
Miami has elite talent, elite defense, balance on offense, dominant line play, and health trending the right way.

If Miami plays the way they played over the final four games of the regular season, they will win the national championship this season.

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I stopped reading at explosive offense
 
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