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!

It's finally here, Canes fans! The wait is over. College football is back, and it's starting with a bang at Hard Rock Stadium. This week on U Heard, we're diving headfirst into the season opener, a heavyweight clash with the legendary Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

We'll break down the biggest storylines of this highly anticipated matchup. From the opening kickoff, all eyes will be on the sidelines. We've got two new quarterbacks taking the stage: Notre Dame's highly-touted freshman CJ Carr, stepping into the national spotlight, and Miami's new QB1, the Georgia transfer Carson Beck. How will Carr handle the pressure of his first-ever college start in a hostile environment? And will Beck, with his veteran presence, live up to the sky-high expectations of a fanbase hungry for a championship-caliber signal-caller?

But it's not just about the quarterbacks. The other side of the ball is just as compelling. We're talking about the new-look Miami defense under first-year DC Corey Hetherman. The Irish bring a formidable offense, but will Hetherman's aggressive, turnover-forcing scheme be the perfect antidote to an inexperienced freshman QB? We'll analyze the chess match between Hetherman's defense and Notre Dame's game plan.

And what about our own offense? The Hurricanes have some serious question marks at the wide receiver position. With a new group of inexperienced pass-catchers, will Carson Beck be able to find his rhythm and spread the ball around effectively? We’ll discuss the expectations for the receiving corps and what they need to do to support Beck and the offense.

We'll also give our game predictions, talk about the atmosphere at Hard Rock, and get you ready for a week of pure college football adrenaline. This isn't just a game, it's a statement. The U is back. Are you ready?

Tune in and get in on the conversation. It's time to find out if the Canes can start the season with a win and show the world that the U is, in fact, back.

U Heard! We're back! Last year’s defensive woes? Consider them a bad memory. On this week's episode of "U Heard?", Joe and Benny are putting a stake through the heart of the past and welcoming a new era of Miami Hurricanes football.

Gone is the old defensive staff, replaced by a fresh, and dare we say, witty, group led by new defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman. We're diving deep into the numbers to see what this new energy could mean for the Canes' defense in 2025. Hetherman's track record at Minnesota is nothing short of impressive: in 2024, his Gophers' defense ranked 9th nationally in points allowed (16.9 per game) and 5th in total defense (285.7 yards per game). They were also tied for 9th in passing defense and 7th in interceptions. This is not your daddy's old-school defense; it's a turnover-hungry, havoc-wreaking machine. The questions from last year's defense—particularly the shockingly thin secondary with only six scholarship DBs to start the season—are finally being answered with exponential roster improvements. We'll break down what this means for Miami's players and what kind of aggressive, lockdown defense we can expect to see on the field.

And that's not all! The conversation shifts to the man taking over the helm of the offense, former Georgia Bulldog Carson Beck. Replacing a No. 1 overall pick is no small task, but as we learned from his time at Georgia, Beck isn't just a game manager. He led the Bulldogs to an SEC Championship and a College Football Playoff berth in 2024, throwing for 3,485 yards and 28 touchdowns. While he also had 12 interceptions, the talent and veteran presence he brings to the position are undeniable. The U Heard guys will dissect how offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson will tailor the offense to Beck's strengths and what a new-look passing attack will do for the Hurricanes' playoff aspirations.

So, buckle up, Canes fans. We’re clearing out the bad energy and getting ready for a season that feels truly different. It's not just a new year, it's a new U, and the Turnover Chain is ready for its triumphant return!