Podcast

Through the Smoke: A Miami Hurricanes football podcast

Football, Sports

InsideTheU.com presents a weekly podcast dedicated to Miami Hurricanes football and football recruiting, hosted by Gaby Urrutia and David Lake.

Episodes
739
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
41 min
On air since
2019
Latest episode
11 hours ago

Episodes

739 episodes, newest first

  1. Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley breaks down Notre Dame

    Show notes

    Irish Illustrated's Tim O'Malley joins InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia to break down Notre Dame ahead of the highly anticipated matchup against No. 1 Miami on Saturday night.

    Breakdown

    (1:45) Intro

    (5:00) Tim O'Malley joins the show

    (8:00) Notre Dame injury updates

    (17:30) Where is O'Malley confident in Notre Dame

    (24:00) Notre Dame QB CJ Carr

    (30:00) Notre Dame's new-look run game

    (36:00) The Irish defensive front

    (40:00) Leonard Moore vs. Malachi Toney

    (46:00) The Notre Dame secondary

    (54:00) Is this a must-win game for Notre Dame?

    (1:00:00) Does Notre Dame have revenge on their mind?

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    1 hr 1 min
  2. Instant Reaction: No. 1 Miami SURVIVES with a 38-35 win over North Carolina

    Show notes

    InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia's instant reaction to No. 1 Miami surviving North Carolina with a 38-35 win in Chapel Hill

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    22 min
  3. North Carolina Preview with TarHeel247's Andrew Jones, the latest on Miami recruiting with 247Sports' Tom Loy

    Show notes

    TarHeel247's Andrew Jones joins InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia to discuss Saturday night's matchup between No. 1 Miami and North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

    Later, 247Sports recruiting analyst Tom Loy joins to talk about the latest in Miami's pursuit of the No. 1 recruiting class in the country as the Hurricanes push for 5-star EDGE DJ Jacobs, 5-star offensive lineman Mark Matthews, and others.

    (1:45) Intro

    (5:45) Where North Carolina is in year two of Bill Belichick

    (15:00) Thoughts on UNC QB Billy Edwards

    (22:00) UNC's offensive personnel

    (30:00) UNC's defensive personnel

    (44:00) North Carolin's path to an upset

    (49:00) Miami's path to the No. 1 recruiting class with Loy

    (53:00) The latest on 5-star EDGE DJ Jacobs

    (1:00:00) Miami's still pushing to flip 5-star OL Mark Matthews

    (1:05:00) The latest on 2028 WR Brysen Wright

    (1:15:00) Class of 2028 names to know for Miami

    1 hr 21 min
  4. CBSSports analyst Brad Crawford clears the air, the latest on Miami's pursuit of elite targets

    Show notes

    CBSSports' Brad Crawford joins InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia to break down where Miami stands entering Week 9. Would Malachi Toney or Darian Mensah get his Heisman vote? Is Miami built to win it all? Hear more from Crawford as he clears the air on comments that riled up the Miami fan base. Plus, the latest as Miami pushes to flip 5-star EDGE DJ Jacobs, the latest on other top targets like Brysen Wright and Quinton Cypher.

    (1:45) Intro

    (5:45) CBSSports analyst Brad Crawford addresses his stat-padding comments

    (7:30) What Crawford likes about this Miami team

    (14:00) Where is Miami weak?

    (19:00) Miami's upcoming schedule

    (24:00) 24-Team Playoff Thoughts

    (26:00) Malachi Toney or Darian Mensah for Heisman?

    (30:00) The latest on Miami recruiting

    36 min
  5. WR Malachi Toney's historic performance leads Miami to 52-23 win over Pittsburgh

    Show notes

    InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia breaks down Miami's 52-23 dominant win over Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon, plus delivers the latest recruiting intel with multiple elite prospects at Hard Rock Stadium.

    (1:45) Intro

    (3:00) Malachi Toney's historic performance

    (6:00) Breaking down the game

    (11:00) Miami's elite 3rd down offense

    (14:00) Standout true freshman performances

    (16:00) Elite prospects visit

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    19 min
  6. Previewing No. 1 Miami vs. Pitt and the latest recruiting juice

    Show notes

    InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia breaks down the commitment of LB Aston Whiteside, who flipped from Texas A&M, the departure of DT commit DeMarco Jenkins, and his thoughts on the matchup between No. 1 Miami and Pitt on Saturday.

    (1:45) Intro

    (5:45) Aston Whiteside's commitment

    (7:00) DeMarco Jenkins flips to SMU

    (10:00) What's next for Miami at defensive tackle?

    (13:45) Recruits visiting for Miami vs. Pitt

    (20:00) Pitt vs. Miami Preview

    (36:00) Score Prediction

    39 min
  7. The latest recruiting buzz as No. 1 Miami sets up another big visit weekend

    Show notes

    InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia has the latest on Miami's recruiting efforts in the Class of 2027 and 2028 as the No. 1-ranked Hurricanes look to build on momentum and add premium talent to its class.

    The latest on 5-star EDGE DJ Jacobs, 5-star OL Mark Matthews, 5-star WR Brysen Wright, and more.

    (1:45) Intro

    (4:15) The latest on Brysen Wright

    (12:00) Flip Buzz

    (17:00) Texas A&M commit Mark Matthews

    (20:00) Miami working to get IOL Jatori Williams back in the class

    (25:00) The latest on 2028 targets who visited for Florida State

    (36:00) More elite 2028 prospects visiting for Pittsburgh

    41 min
  8. Miami escapes rival Florida State 43-35 in 2OT

    Show notes

    InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia breaks down Miami's 43-35 double overtime win over rival Florida State live from Hard Rock Stadium

    (1:45) Intro

    (3:00) Survive and Advance

    (6:00) Miami's defensive woes

    (12:00) Miami's offensive performance

    (16:00) Recruiting Roundup

    22 min
  9. Miami vs. Florida State Preview

    Show notes

    InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia and CBSSports' Bud Elliot break down the Miami vs. Florida State game on Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium.

    (1:45) Intro

    (5:00) Breaking down Florida State's Offense

    (12:00) Breaking down Florida State's defense

    (17:00) Three things I want to see from Miami

    (25:00) Matchup I like the most from Miami

    (28:00) Bud Elliot Joins the Show

    (31:00) What does this game represent for FSU?

    (38:00) Is there a matchup advantage for FSU?

    (42:00) How does this game impact Mike Norvell's future?

    53 min
  10. Miami is hosting elite recruits for its marquee matchup against rival Florida State on Saturday night

    Show notes

    InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia shares the latest on where Miami stands within the College Football landscape. Also, the latest on Miami recruiting, with a prime-time game against Florida State coming up.

    (1:45) Intro

    (4:00) Injury Updates

    (7:30) ACC Landscape

    (11:00) College Football Playoff Contenders

    (22:00) The latest on Miami flip targets

    (29:00) Five most important offensive prospects visiting for FSU

    (34:00) Five most important defensive prospects visiting for FSU

    38 min
  11. The latest on Miami recruiting with 247Sports insider Zach Blostein

    Show notes

    247Sports recruiting insider Zach Blostein joins InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia to discuss the latest on top Miami targets.

    (1:45) Intro

    (5:00) Injury Updates

    (8:00) Bye Week Recruiting Updates

    (14:00) Zach Blostein talks Mark Matthews and Za'Kari Johnson

    (24:00) Blostein Shares Thoughts on Miami

    (28:00) Blostein Breaks Down Elite 2028 Targets for Miami

    (45:00) South Florida Targets in 2028

    (55:00) What's Different About the 2028 Cycle

    1 hr 6 min
  12. Miami looks like one of the best teams in the country heading into the bye week

    Show notes

    InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia breaks down Miami at the break

    (1:45) Final thoughts on Miami's 41-13 win over Clemson

    (22:00) Where Miami stands entering the bye week

    (41:00) ACC Tiers

    (56:00) Closing Thoughts

    53 min
  13. Instant Reaction: Miami dominates Clemson 41-13 in Death Valley

    Show notes

    (1:45) - Intro

    (4:45) - How Miami Controlled the Game

    (7:15) - Miami Navigates Key Injuries in the Win

    (15:00) - Miami's Offense

    (21:00) - Miami's Defense

    31 min
  14. Game Preview: Miami vs. Clemson

    Show notes

    It is time to preview Miami’s match-up against ACC foe Clemson.

    The No. 4 Hurricanes will travel to Clemson for a primetime match-up against one of the top programs in the ACC.

    InsideTheU’s David Lake and Gaby Urrutia preview the match-up from all the angles.

    Enjoy the show.

    It is time to preview Miami’s match-up against ACC foe Clemson.

    The No. 4 Hurricanes will travel to Clemson for a primetime match-up against one of the top programs in the ACC.

    InsideTheU’s David Lake and Gaby Urrutia preview the match-up from all the angles.

    Enjoy the show.

    Show Rundown

    (1:45) - A look at who Clemson is in 2026

    (7:00) - Clemson's Stat Profile in 2026

    (9:08) - Clemson's Personnel

    (28:16) - Talking Points: What coverage will Clemson play?

    (33:43) - Talking Points: Miami needs to start fast

    (38:17) - Talking Points: Third down will be key

    (43:42) - Match-ups to watch

    (49:51) - Game predictions

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    58 min
  15. QB Darian Mensah and OL Ben Congdon impress against Central Michigan

    Show notes

    It is time to review the 52-3 win over Central Michigan after rewatching the game.

    Quarterback Darian Mensah continues to dazzle, the offensive line got an injection of talent with Ben Congdon getting inserted into the rotation, and defensive end Marquise Lightfoot brought violence to the defense.

    InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia touch on all these topics and more on the latest edition of Through The Smoke.

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    (3:00) - Miami plays its freshman.

    (12:34) - Reviewing CMU Win: QB Darian Mensah dazzles.

    (23:06) - Reviewing CMU Win: Changes on the offensive line were encouraging.

    (30:36) - Reviewing CMU Win: RB Javian Mallory impressed in RB2 role.

    (33:22) - Reviewing CMU Win: Marquise Lightfoot is blossoming.

    (38:18) - Discussing the ACC race after one month of the season

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    42 min
  16. Instant Reaction: Miami dominates Central Michigan, 52-3

    Show notes

    The No. 6 Miami Hurricanes cruised to a 52-3 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday night.

    InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share their takeaways on the game in this instant reaction style podcast.

    Enjoy the show.

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    20 min
  17. Previewing Central Michigan and opening up the mailbag

    Show notes

    The Miami Hurricanes will return to Hard Rock Stadium this week and host Central Michigan as week four of the college football season is here.

    InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia discuss what to watch for in this week's game and open up the mailbag and answer questions surrounding the team.

    Enjoy the show.

    (2:05) - Miami is switching from Adidas to Nike

    (11:32) - Profiling Central Michigan

    (18:14) - What we want to see from Miami vs. CMU

    (27:41) - Opening up the mailbag

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    59 min
  18. Reviewing the Wake Forest game and discussing Miami's injury situations

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    In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia review the Wake Forest game and share their thoughts on the first quarter of the season.

    Miami has been bit hard by the injury bug as well and Lake and Urrutia share their takes on what this means moving forward.

    Enjoy the latest episode of Through the Smoke!

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    1 hr 6 min
  19. Instant Reaction: Miami holds on against Wake Forest to win, 33-20

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    The Miami Hurricanes started fast and then had to hang on for dear life against a hard charging Wake Forest team on Friday night in a 33-20 win on the road.

    InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share their thoughts on the game in this instant reaction style podcast.

    What went well? What needs to improve? How did the injuries that occurred impact the game?

    Lake and Urrutia touch on all these topics and more.

    Enjoy the show.

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    33 min
  20. Takeaways from the FAMU beatdown and previewing the Wake Forest game

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    InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia recap the dominant win over Florida A&M and preview the upcoming Friday night contest against Wake Forest.

    What did we learn about the Hurricanes after rewatching the game against FAMU? What should Miami fans expect going into the game against Wake Forest?

    Lake and Urrutia discuss all these topics and talk some recruiting nuggets in this latest edition of Through The Smoke.

    Enjoy the show.

    (2:40) - FAMU review

    (10:06) - What to make of the linebacker rotation

    (15:14) - The Latest on Miami’s pursuit of 5-star DE DJ Jacobs

    (17:03) - Other positions Miami is looking to add in recruiting

    (22:28) - Wake Forest statistical profile

    (27:46) - Wake Forest personnel on offense and defense

    (42:12) - Talking points to watch for vs. Wake Forest

    (53:49) - Match-ups we like and match-ups worth monitoring

    (59:53) - Predicting the game

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    1 hr 5 min