It's finally here, 'Canes fans! Joey is back in the studio and we're officially kicking off the 2025 season with a Sunday night showdown that's a throwback to one of the most storied rivalries in college football! We're not easing into the season; we're diving headfirst into the deep end against Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This is arguably the toughest opponent we'll face all year, and we're breaking down every single angle.

In this can't-miss episode, we're going position by position, player by player, to see how the 'Canes stack up against the Fighting Irish. We'll be looking at the 2025 Notre Dame roster, highlighting key players like redshirt freshman QB CJ Carr, preseason All-American RB Jeremiyah Love, and star cornerback Leonard Moore. Can our revamped defense and a raucous Hard Rock Stadium crowd rattle the young signal-caller in his first career start? We think so.

On the Miami side, we'll be discussing the players you need to know for 2025, including the dominant offensive line featuring NFL prospects Francis Mauigoa and Anez Cooper, and the dynamic backfield with Mark Fletcher Jr. and Jordan Lyle. We'll also be talking about the pass rush tandem of Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, a duo that will be a nightmare for any offensive line, let alone a first-time starter.

Will the experience and home-field advantage be enough for the 'Canes to pull off the victory? Or will Notre Dame's talent and recent success be too much to handle?

Finally, we're putting our reputations on the line with our official score prediction for this monumental Week 1 clash. Get ready, get hyped, and get subscribed!