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U Heard

by Ben Borges & Joe Williams

Welcome to U Heard! Join Ben, Joe, CB, and Polk, your go-to guys for all things Miami Hurricanes football. Every Wednesday and Sunday, we dive deep into the heart of Canes Nation, bringing you the hottest takes, insightful analysis, and hilarious banter. We've got you covered from game breakdowns and recruiting news to offseason rumors and bold predictions. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, U Heard is your one-stop shop for all things orange and green.

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  1. HATE WEEK IS HERE! - EPISODE 381 | Miami vs. Florida State Rivalry Preview | U Heard

    IT'S HATE WEEK! 🟠🟢🙌 Throw the records out the window. Forget the rankings. Forget everything you think you know. IT'S FLORIDA STATE VS. MIAMI!One of the fiercest rivalries in college football is back, and there's absolutely NO LOVE LOST between the Hurricanes and the Seminoles!The Canes are...

  2. PROGRESS REPORT - EPISODE 380 | Grading Miami's Position Groups & The Road to Charlotte

    U HEARD | PROGRESS REPORT The Miami Hurricanes are enjoying a much-needed bye week, and with the season approaching its halfway point, it's time to hand out some grades!Join Benny, Joey, Polk, and CB this Sunday as the U Heard crew breaks down Miami's performance position by position. Who's...

  3. KEEP WORKING - EPISODE 379 | How Good Is Miami REALLY? | Clemson, O-Line & Injury Talk

    Jon, formerly of Cafecito and Canes, is taking the reins of U Heard today! 🎙️🙌 With Miami enjoying a much-needed bye week, Jon is jumping back behind the mic to talk Canes football and break down some of the biggest storylines surrounding this team. 🍊 Looking back at Miami’s 41-13 beatdown of...

  4. CLEMSON HANDLED - EPISODE 378 | Miami at Clemson Recap: Canes Dominate 41-13

    Miami went into Death Valley and left with a statement win! Tonight on U Heard, we’re breaking down the Hurricanes’ dominant 41-13 victory over Clemson—from the biggest plays and standout performances to how Miami took control on the road.Benny, Joey, Polk, and CB discuss what impressed us most,...

  5. DEATH VALLEY - EPISODE 377 | Miami’s Biggest Road Test Yet

    THE CANES ARE HEADED TO DEATH VALLEY. 🟠🟢#4 Miami hits the road for one of the biggest tests of the season as the Canes head into Death Valley to face Dabo Swinney and the 3-1 Clemson Tigers under the lights.Tonight, we break down the matchup from every angle. What does Clemson do well? Where…

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  6. CLEMSON WEEK - EPISODE 376 | 52-3. Cool. Now Let’s Talk About Clemson.

    Miami handled business. 52-3. 4-0. 🙌🏽🌴On today’s episode of U Heard, we break down Miami’s dominant win over Central Michigan. The Canes actually trailed for the first time all season, 3-0 — and then responded by scoring 52 unanswered points.Darian Mensah stayed scorching hot, going 23-of-27…

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  7. WHO'S NEXT? - EPISODE 375 | MIAMI VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN GAME PREVIEW

    U HEARD POD | CANES TAKE ON CENTRAL MICHIGAN The Miami Hurricanes are rolling, and now it’s time for the next challenge! 🔥 Join us LIVE as we break down Miami’s upcoming matchup against Central Michigan, talk about the biggest storylines surrounding the Canes, and discuss what Miami needs to do…

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  8. CANES ARE 3-0 - EPISODE 374 | MIAMI VS WAKE FOREST GAME REVIEW

    🧡💚 U HEARD POD | CANES ARE 3-0! The Miami Hurricanes are 3-0, and we're breaking it all down! 🔥 Join us LIVE as we recap Miami's matchup against Wake Forest, discuss the biggest takeaways from the game, and talk about what this start means for the Canes moving forward. 🏈 **In this episode:**…

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  9. LET'S GO...1-0 - EPISODE 373 | NEXT STOP: WINSTON-SALEM | CANES FINAL LOOK

    It’s Wednesday, and this is our FINAL LOOK before the Canes pack their bags for Winston-Salem. Miami hits the road Friday night for its first trip to Wake Forest since 2009, and waiting for the Canes is an undefeated Demon Deacons team led by QB Gio Lopez. Lopez has been the engine of this Wake...

  10. WAKE... UP... - EPISODE 372 | TURN THE PAGE. WAKE FOREST IS NEXT.

    Miami handled business. Now a road trip to Winston-Salem is ahead. The #7 Hurricanes are 2-0 after absolutely overwhelming FAMU 77-7 in the home opener. Miami piled up a school-record 856 total yards, set another program record with 42 first downs, and scored touchdowns on 11 of its first 12...

  11. GET OUT HEALTHY - EPISODE 371 | START FAST. PLAY EVERYBODY.

    🏠 THE CANES ARE FINALLY HOME.Miami makes its 2026 Hard Rock Stadium debut Thursday at 8 PM against FCS and HBCU program Florida A&M.The Hurricanes enter as a massive favorite, so the question isn’t just whether Miami wins—it’s how quickly the young Canes can get on the field.We’re talking about...

  12. WHAT A DEBUT! - EPISODE 370 | THIS COULD GET SCARY | MIAMI 45 - STANFORD 6

    Miami flew more than 3,000 miles across the country and absolutely dismantled Stanford 45-6 to open the 2026 season. The Canes piled up 549 yards of offense, averaged 8.2 yards per play, scored touchdowns on six of their first seven possessions, and never allowed Stanford to find the end zone.And...

  13. TWO. DAYS. AWAY - EPISODE 369 | What Did We Learn About Stanford?

    Miami’s season opener is almost here, and now we finally have real film on Stanford.The Cardinal opened their season with a 37-27 win over Mountain West opponent Hawai‘i, but the final score doesn’t tell the whole story. Stanford built a 23-7 lead, watched Hawai‘i storm back to take a...

  14. MEET THE CANES | 2026 Miami Hurricanes

    Everybody knows WHO LEFT.It’s time to meet who stayed.MEET THE CANES is an original U Heard spoken-word hype piece celebrating the 2026 Miami Hurricanes and the next group ready to carry the standard.New names. Same standard.1-0. 🙌🏽🌴🎙️ Original narration & writing: U Heard🎬 Created for...

  15. FINALLY. GAME. WEEK. - EPISODE 368 | Miami’s Road to 1-0 Starts Now

    No more projections. No more preseason depth charts. No more “wait until the season starts.”THE SEASON STARTS FRIDAY.The Miami Hurricanes officially begin their 2026 campaign in Palo Alto, California, as the Canes take on the Stanford Cardinal — and U Heard is getting you ready for kickoff.👀 We...

  16. Week 0 IS HERE! - EPISODE 367 | Plus, We Need to Talk About LSU

    College football is finally here, and Joey is taking the wheel as we get ready for Week 0! We’re running through all the Week 0 games, breaking down the matchups, storylines, and teams worth keeping an eye on as the 2026 season officially gets underway. And, of course, we have to talk about LSU....

  17. TIME TO LOCK IN - EPISODE 366 | WHO STARTS FOR THE CANES?

    OUR FINAL DEPTH CHART IS HERE. 🌴🙌🏽We’re officially 12 DAYS AWAY from Miami vs. Stanford, and today on U Heard, it’s time to lock in our FINAL preseason depth chart.Fall camp has given us plenty to talk about. Position battles have taken shape, players have made their cases, and now we’re going...

  18. WHO'S STEPPING UP? - EPISODE 365 | JOEY'S GREENTREE REPORT

    It’s been a week since the last pod… but we’ve got a pretty good excuse. U Heard took Coral Gables. 🌴🙌🏽We’re back after a full weekend in South Florida, and this episode is all about what we saw, heard, and learned while we were there.Friday night, Benny and Joey got a firsthand look at 5⭐…

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  19. POSTION BATTLES - EPISODE 364 | THE DEPTH CHART IS TALKING!

    Joey is BACK, fresh off the birthday festivities, and we’re jumping right back into Miami Hurricanes fall camp with a special guest — D$ from CanesInsight joins U Heard to talk about two rooms that have our attention: wide receiver and defensive back.As camp continues and the season gets closer,...

  20. MAKING NOISE - EPISODE 363 | WEEK 1 STANDOUTS

    Fall camp is officially rolling, and Week 1 is in the books. 🌴🙌Now it’s time to talk about the names making noise.Which Miami Hurricanes have stood out through the first week of practice? Who’s generating buzz? Which young guys are starting to force their way into the conversation? And maybe…

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  21. Mound Visits Episode 3 - Brylan West

    “On this episode of Mound Visits, we sit down with Brylan West — a hitter shaped by the long road. From JUCO fields to ACC stadiums, Brylan’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, discipline, and belief. This conversation goes deeper than baseball — it’s about identity, growth, and the moments...

  22. CAMP BEGINS – EPISODE 362 | POSITION BATTLES

    Fall camp is officially HERE, and football season just got real. With only 30 days until Miami kicks off under the lights at Stanford, we're breaking down the biggest storylines from Day 1 and the players we're most excited to hear about as camp rolls on.Can Jackson Cantwell lock down the…

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  23. FALL CAMP - EPISODE 361 | FROM A1 TO DAY 1

    Fall camp is almost here... just 2 days until the Miami Hurricanes hit the practice fields, and the excitement is reaching another level. 🟠🟢This week, we're breaking down everything we're watching as camp opens. Which position group has us the most fired up? Which rooms still have the biggest...

  24. SWARM MODE - EPISODE 360 | CAN THIS DEFENSE BE EVEN BETTER IN YEAR 2?

    The offense gets the headlines, but championships are built on defense.This week on U Heard, we're breaking down Miami's defense and taking a deep dive into Year 2 under defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman. After establishing a physical, aggressive identity, Hetherman now has even more talent…

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  25. WHAT'S YOUR CANES STORY? STEVO

    🎙️ What's Your Canes Story? — Presented by U Heard Some fans fall in love with Miami during championship runs. Stevo? He fell in love when winning wasn't guaranteed. 🌪️🟧🟩 This week on What's Your Canes Story?, we sit down with our longtime friend Stevo from CanesInSight. From the very…

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  26. DAWSON EFFECT - EPISODE 359 | MORE WEAPONS THAN EVER

    This week on U Heard, we're breaking down the entire Hurricanes offense and what to expect under offensive coordinator Coach Dawson. Will this be his most dynamic attack yet?From explosive new weapons like Cam Vaughn and Vandrevius Jacobs, to one of Miami's deepest and most physical running back...

  27. Mound Visits Episode 2 - Derek Williams

    Derek Williams steps in for a fast, honest, no‑BS mound visit with Polk. Miami’s power‑hitting right fielder breaks down his long journey through JUCO and D1 baseball, his approach at the plate, what the future has in store, and what it means to be a Miami Hurricane. Quick, sharp, and straight…

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  28. THE UPSHAW ROOM - EPISODE 358 | Is This Miami's Best Running Back Room in YEARS?

    The Hurricanes are loaded in the backfield, and first-year running backs coach Favian Upshaw arrives from the Denver Broncos with the keys to one of the deepest and most talented RB rooms Miami has assembled in a long time.Leading the charge is superstar and fourth-year senior Mark Fletcher Jr.,...

  29. WHAT'S YOUR CANES STORY? - ORANGE BOWL BOYS

    🎙️ What's Your Canes Story? — Presented by U HeardBefore there were dozens of Canes podcasts and Twitter Spaces breaking down every commitment and depth chart move, there were the Orange Bowl Boys.The OGs.Their story didn't begin with a business plan or a media strategy. It started with a…

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  30. NO FLY ZONE - EPISODE 358 | IS THIS THE CANES DEEPEST ROOM?

    The deepest room on the roster? It just might be the defensive backs.This week on U Heard, we're breaking down the Miami Hurricanes' secondary, led by defensive pass game coordinator Will Harris and cornerbacks coach Terry Jefferson—a room loaded with experience, playmakers, and rising stars.At...

  31. Mound Visits Episode 1 - Rob Evans

    Rob Evans steps onto the mound for a quick, no‑nonsense visit with Polk. The veteran left‑handed pitcher for the Miami Hurricanes breaks down his journey, his mentality, and what it takes to be a tone‑setter. Fast, honest, and straight from the source — this is Rob Evans on Mound Visits.

  32. HETHERMAN'S HITMEN - EPISODE 357 | Is Miami's Linebacker Room Ready to Explode?

    The man in charge of Miami's defense is officially running the show.In his first season as full-time defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, Corey Hetherman inherits a fascinating room built on experience, resilience, and hungry young talent.Leading the way are the elder statesmen—8th-year...

  33. WHAT'S YOUR CANES STORY? - FIFTY

    🎙️ What's Your Canes Story? — Presented by U HeardThis week, we're joined by Fifty from Category 6 Sports, one of the fastest-growing voices in the Canes community.Like many great stories, this one started unexpectedly.Fifty shares how a few conversations in Twitter Spaces led people to…

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  34. DAMIONE'S DEMONS - EPISODE 356 | Has Damione Lewis Built the Nation's Best DT Room?

    Year 2 under Miami Hurricanes legend and defensive tackles coach Damione Lewis is shaping up to be something special.The Hurricanes return two of the premier defensive tackles in America in Ahmad Moten Sr. and Justin Scott. At the same time, former five-star Armondo Blount gives Miami a…

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  35. TAYLOR'S TERRORS - EPISODE 355 | Can Miami's New Edge Rush Keep the Standard?

    The trenches are going to look a bit different.On this episode of U Heard, we break down one of the biggest questions facing the 2026 Miami Hurricanes: **Can Jason Taylor rebuild his defensive ends room after losing two first-round talents in Rueben Bain Jr. and Akeem Mesidor?Who takes the next...

  36. WHAT'S YOUR CANES STORY? - EJ HOLLAND

    What's Your Canes Story? — Season 2 Premiere Presented by U HeardSeason 2 is officially here, and we're kicking things off with one of the most recognizable names in recruiting coverage, EJ Holland of ON3.Today, EJ is one of the top recruiting analysts in the country. But before the rankings,...

  37. MIRABAL'S MONSTERS - EPISODE 354

    The biggest question facing the 2026 Miami Hurricanes offense starts in the trenches.With four starters to replace, Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Line Coach Alex Mirabal has one of the toughest jobs in college football. Can Miami reload once again, or will new faces have to learn on the fly?...

  38. WR ROOM IS LOADED - EPISODE 353

    The Canes' WR room might be the deepest it's been in years... and Coach Kevin Beard has assembled an absolute arsenal. 🔥In this episode of U Heard, we're breaking down Miami's loaded 2026 wide receiver room, led by returning superstar Malachi Toney alongside Daylan Upshaw and Josh Moore. We also...

  39. CHARLOTTE, FINALLY? - EPISODE 352

    2026 Schedule Breakdown: Wins, Traps & Championship Paths 🟠🟢The full 2026 Miami Hurricanes schedule is finally here, and it's time to break it all down. This week, we're joined by D$ from CanesInSight to go game-by-game through the Canes' slate, identifying the biggest swing games, potential…

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  40. ALL-2010's CANES - EPISODE 351

    The debates are about to get heated.This week on U Heard, we're building the ultimate Miami Hurricanes All-2010s Team. From Duke Johnson to Brad Kaaya, from Shaq Quarterman to Corn Elder, we're putting together the best roster Miami produced during the 2010s.Who makes the starting lineup? Who…

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  41. CANES TRAPPED - EPISODE 350

    🎙️ U Heard Podcast – Father's Day Special 🎙️Happy Father’s Day from the crew at U Heard! This week, we're joined by everyone's favorite cafecito-sipping Cane, Jon from Cafecito & Canes, for a jam-packed episode celebrating dads, football, and a little controlled chaos.We kick things off by…

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  42. ALL-2020'S CANES - EPISODE 349

    The debates are about to get heated.This week on U Heard, we're building the ultimate Miami Hurricanes All-2020s Team. From Cam Ward to Rueben Bain Jr., from Francis Mauigoa to Kamren Kinchens, we're putting together the best roster Miami has produced since 2020.Who makes the starting lineup? Who...

  43. 2027 SHUT DOWN - EPISODE 348

    🔒 Shut It Down? Miami's 2027 Class Sends a Message 🔒The recruiting game is changing right before our eyes, and Miami's 2027 commits are making it crystal clear. More and more prospects are shutting down their recruitments earlier than ever, turning "committed" back into what it used to mean.On...

  44. RECRUTING THE CULTURE - EPISODE 347

    Remember when recruiting season lasted all year? Yeah... those days might be gone.This week on U Heard, we're joined by ON3's EJ Holland to talk about Miami's massive Official Visit season, where the Hurricanes stand with some of their top targets, and why recruiting appears to be moving at warp...

  45. LEGENDS WEEKEND - EPISODE 346

    The second official visit weekend is in the books, and if the first weekend set the tone, this one proved Miami's recruiting machine is operating at full speed.On this episode of U Heard, we're joined by D$ from CanesInsight to break down everything that happened in Coral Gables as 10 committed...

  46. WHY WE CHOSE MIAMI - EPISODE 345

    Welcome back to U Heard, where we bring you closer to the people behind the orange and green.This week, we're joined by one of the most talked-about mother-son duos in Miami recruiting: Sade Ayangbile and Miami Hurricanes 4-star defensive line commit Ezekiel "Zek" Ayangbile.Ever since Zek's...

  47. OV WEEKEND #1 - EPISODE 344

    🔥 OFFICIAL VISIT SEASON IS UNDERWAY 🔥The first official visit weekend of the summer is in the books, and the vibes coming out of Coral Gables are LOUD.On this episode of U Heard, Benny and the crew recap everything that went down as some of the nation's top prospects descended upon Miami for a...

  48. LOAFERS ACTIVATED - EPISODE 343

    🚨 THE STARS ARE OUT IN THE 305 🚨 This weekend in Coral Gables feels less like an official visit weekend and more like a full-blown recruiting summit for the future of the Miami Hurricanes. On this episode of U Heard, Benny is joined by recruiting insider EJ Holland from ON3 / Rivals to break…

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  49. CALI TO MIAMI? - EPISODE 342

    Season finales are supposed to leave you wanting more… and this one delivers in a BIG way. Benny reflects on an emotional and unforgettable Season 1 finale of What’s Your Canes Story? — a conversation rooted in brotherhood, loyalty, life, and the love that connects us all through The U. From…

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  50. What's Your Canes Story? - Jonathan Vallejo

    🎙️ What’s Your Canes Story? — Season 1 Finale Presented by U HeardThis episode is different.For the Season 1 finale of What’s Your Canes Story?, Ben sits down with someone who means more to him than just a co-host, guest, or fellow fan. This is a conversation with his brother in life—his best...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to U Heard! Join Ben, Joe, CB, and Polk, your go-to guys for all things Miami Hurricanes football. Every Wednesday and Sunday, we dive deep into the heart of Canes Nation, bringing you the hottest takes, insightful analysis, and hilarious banter. We've got you covered from game breakdowns and recruiting news to offseason rumors and bold predictions. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, U Heard is your one-stop shop for all things orange and green.

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Welcome to U Heard! Join Ben, Joe, CB, and Polk, your go-to guys for all things Miami Hurricanes football. Every Wednesday and Sunday, we dive deep into the heart of Canes Nation, bringing you the hottest takes, insightful analysis, and hilarious banter. We've got you covered from game breakdowns...

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