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Miami’s BRIGHT Future with Mario Cristobal despite CFP National Championship loss | Darian Mensah's Latest

Jan 22, 2026
Dive into Miami's promising future as Mario Cristobal gears up for next season after a near-championship heartbreak. Explore the latest buzz around QB Darian Mensah and the implications of his transfer. The hosts dissect the evolving ACC landscape and debate whether other teams will follow Miami's quarterback strategy. A thought-provoking question arises: if stars don't matter, what truly drives success? Plus, a humorous rant about humanity's panic buying habits in the face of storms adds some lightheartedness.
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INSIGHT

Miami's Built-In Formula For Success

  • Miami blends blue-chip high school recruits with experienced portal players to build immediate and sustained success.
  • That mix created Miami's run to the national title game and positions them well for repeat contention.
ANECDOTE

The Title Game That Almost Was

  • Andy and Ari replay how Miami nearly finished a fairytale season with a last-minute touchdown in the title game.
  • They compare the near-miss to historic endings and note the personal sting for Miami fans and program lore.
INSIGHT

Mensah Lawsuit Shapes QB Market

  • Darian Mensah's legal fight with Duke complicates Miami's QB plans and could delay enrollment until a February hearing.
  • A financial settlement before the hearing seems likely and would clear the path for a Miami move.
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