#422: Miami vs Texas A&M Playoff Preview - Keep His Pants Clean

It's the PLAYOFF PREVIEW SHOW!!!

We are joined by PGA Champion Andrew Novak, fresh off a big win last weekend, and a lifelong Canes fan - as we get ready for the biggest game we've seen in probably 20 years. As we get down to Greentree, Toast admits that he's starting to feel the anticipation, while Scoop and Roman are still pretty chill. Ro also has done a lot of film breakdown in the last week and is starting to feel a swell of confidence as he compares Miami to Texas A&M, and calls the Canes walking out with a win.

Texas A&M running back Rueben Owens II rustled a lot of Miami's feathers this week when he said Miami's run defense "isn't a challenge." And Roman breaks down what to be on the lookout for from Marcell Reed because he's not a strong pocket passer. Toast also wants to address the 800-pound gorilla in the room, asking if anyone is worried about the 11am Central start time, but everyone thinks that this team isn't going to falter in this situation. 

Plus Josh Pate weighs in with his pick for the game - which goes to Texas A&M - and Roman immediately throws a monkey wrench in Pate's logic by saying it's all on Malachi Toney. Toast also gives the edge to Carson Beck in the QB battle, and Scoop thinks it will come down to how much protection the offensive line gives him. And we finally got a check in from I.P. Daley ahead of this epic Playoff weekend, and he doesn't disappoint!

Everyone lays out their keys to the game, including pinning Marcell Reed in the pocket, avoiding third and long, trusting in Carson Beck to deliver, not playing scared and getting some big plays over the top. There is also transfer portal news that has Lagway coming to Miami, which no one on the show believes, and we debate who Miami might target at QB1 and whether Sam Leavitt or CJ Bailey is that guy. 

Toast cuts off some time to roast the ACC for the horrible split schedule, which everyone thinks is a horrible idea as it will drop the entire conference out of balance. And some quick congrats to Fernando Mendoza for bringing home the Heisman, as we debate where he might land in the draft. Plus we close it out with a round of Pick 'Ems for the first round of the College Football Playoff, including everyone's prediction for the Miami game!

This episode is presented by Paul Bange Roofing,the Miami Hurricane Team Store, and BeatinTheBookie.com.

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Playoffs 

00:45 PGA Tour Champion Andrew Novak 

01:20 Discussion on Miami Hurricanes' Fanbase and History 

03:58 Analyzing the Upcoming Game Against Texas A&M 

29:23 Partners and Sponsors

40:03 Keys to the Game 

43:48 Transfer Portal and Quarterback Rumors 

45:00 Portal Quarterbacks and Team Dynamics 

50:40 Conference Game Controversies 

57:21 College Football Playoff Picks 

01:03:12 Miami vs. Texas A&M Predicti