Through the Smoke: A Miami Hurricanes football podcast
Episodes
Thoughts on the NCAA transfer portal and more
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Through The Smoke, we heavily discuss the NCAA Transfer Portal. With the deadline passing to enter the portal and still be...
Answering questions from the mailbag
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Through The Smoke, we discuss some transfers UM is looking to close on, provide an update on key recruits, and answer your qu...
Instant Reaction: Miami lands a game wrecking transfer in DL Akheem Mesidor
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes landed a big time defensive tackle transfer in Akheem Mesidor from West Virginia. InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia discus...
Our final thoughts on the spring game and recapping spring recruiting
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes wrapped up their month of spring football on Saturday with their annual spring game. In the latest episode of Through The Smok...
Instant Reaction: Mario Cristobal's culture on display at Miami's spring game
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Miami held their annual spring game on Saturday and InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia recap the news and share their thoughts from the event. ...
Miami Spring Game Preview: What you need to know from a team and recruiting front
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The spring game is here for the Miami Hurricanes football program and there is plenty to preview going into Saturday’s showcase event. Miami will...
Instant Reaction Podcast: Amarius Mims watch & practice thoughts
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transfer recruiting is heating up with Miami and Florida State battling it out for Georgia offensive line transfer Amarius Mims. InsideTheU's David La...
Instant Reaction: Spring practice No. 13
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of Through The Smoke, InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share their quick takeaways from Tuesday's spring practice. To...
Where things stand with Miami's pursuit of transfer portal targets
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is going to be a busy week for the Miami Hurricanes Football program. The annual spring game will be held on Saturday at DRV PNK Stadium in Ft...
Instant Reaction: Mario Cristobal holds team accountable in practice No. 11
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share everything you need to know following Miami's 11th practice of the spring. To learn more about listen...
Instant Reaction to spring practice No. 10
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Miami wrapped up the tenth spring practice on Tuesday. Gaby Urrutia and David Lake share their takeaways from the session. To learn more about liste...
Quick scrimmage thoughts and answer mailbag questions
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest of edition of Through The Smoke, we discuss what we’ve heard coming out of the first scrimmage of spring football and dive into the la...
Instant Reaction: Spring practice No. 8
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes wrapped up their eighth practice of the spring on Thursday. What side of the ball played well? Which players stood out? Are there...
What we like from the first two weeks of spring football and recruiting scoop
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, we discuss the first two weeks of spring football. InsideTheU’s David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share whi...
Emergency Podcast: Mario Cristobal adding big time talent for 2022 and the future
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes football program is hot with acquiring top talent right now. In the last two days, UM has landed talented local high school playe...
Instant Reaction: Offense wins the day against during spring practice No. 5
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Miami's offense continues to look strong during spring practices and the Hurricanes are trending in a big way for some big time local recruits. To l...
March Madness 2022 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Picks and Previews (College Basketball 03/23/22)
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Download and follow Eye on College Basketball for the most comprehensive March Madness coverage including complete bracket breakdowns and nightly game...
Instant Reaction: Offense comes alive in spring practice No. 4
22 Mar 2022
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The full pads came on for spring practice No. 4 and the offense flashed playmaking ability. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi...
Spring football returns after a week off and the latest with recruiting
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a week off due to spring break, the Miami Hurricanes will be back in action on Tuesday with spring practices returning. InsideTheU’s David ...
2022 NCAA Tournament Mega-Preview and Bracket Predictions: Parrish, Norlander reveal all their picks (Eye on College Basketball Podcast)
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Download and follow Eye on College Basketball for the most comprehensive March Madness coverage including complete bracket breakdowns and nightly game...
Instant Reaction: Spring practice No. 3 and what we learned from the first week
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the instant reaction podcast to the third spring football practice. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...
Instant reaction following Wednesday's spring practice & Miami lands an offensive line commit
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A solo episode in this instant reaction podcast as Gaby Urrutia updates everything you need to know following Wednesday's spring practice. Urrutia als...
Instant reaction to the first spring football practice of the Mario Cristobal era
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring football is back! David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share some of their initial takeaways from Miami's first football practice of the spring immediat...
Spring Football Preview: Defense
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The start of spring football is right around the corner for the Miami Hurricanes football program with practices kicking off on Monday, March 7th. ...
Spring Football Preview: Offense
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring football is right around the corner for the University of Miami and that means it is time to preview the Hurricanes with offseason football abo...
Miami adds a transfer cornerback and recruits to know that plan to visit in March
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia touch on personnel, coaching staff, and recruiting. Lake and Urrutia discus...
Miami adds Charlie Strong to the staff & Under Armour Camp recap
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through the Smoke, we talk the latest football coaching hire and recruiting. Over the weekend, news surfaced that Miami wa...
5-MINUTE MORNING: Mario Cristobal makes splashy recruiting hires at Miami
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National recruiting analyst Andrew Ivins joins the show to discuss what Miami and head coach Mario Cristobal are getting in new hires Josh Gattis, Jah...
Setting the table for a top five recruiting class in 2023
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, we take a dive into the 2023 recruiting cycle. The Miami Hurricanes are looking to land a top five clas...
247Sports College Football Daily: Mario, Money, Machismo: Miami's big week signals a new era of aggression
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It took Mario Cristobal long enough, but you can't argue with the results of bringing in Josh Gattis and Kevin Steele. Cristobal's spending spree is t...
Did Miami hire the best coordinator pair of the cycle?
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Through The Smoke, we dive into coordinator and schedule talk. Miami has their two coordinators now with Josh Gattis set t...
Instant Reaction: Miami hires Josh Gattis as offensive coordinator
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes have their offensive coordinator. UM hired Michigan’s Josh Gattis to lead the attack during the Mario Cristobal era. Gatt...
Instant Reaction to NSD: Mario Cristobal is a recruiting machine
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National Signing Day has come and gone and the Miami Hurricanes put a bow on a successful 2022 recruiting class. The Miami Hurricanes rocketed up t...
Where things stand on National Signing Day Eve
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, we discuss where things stand—as best as we know it—on the day before National Signing Day. David L...
Coaching departure, a new commit, and the final OV weekend rundown
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The news never stops with the Miami Hurricanes football program and in the latest edition of Through The Smoke, InsideTheU’s Gaby Urrutia and David ...
Official visit preview: Time to close on 5-star Shemar Stewart
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is the final official visit weekend before the traditional National Signing Day and it is a big one for the Miami Hurricanes. Miami will play ho...
Elite prospects descend upon Coral Gables over the weekend
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, Gaby Urrutia and David Lake recap a busy recruiting weekend for the 2023 cycle. On Friday and Saturday,...
Thoughts on coordinator searches and the recruits to know for Elite Prospect Day
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia discuss the main talking points from what is a very busy January on many level...
Miami boosts depth with transfer portal additions and makes a strong move for a 5-star
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, primary topic doesn’t change since the end of the 2021 season. Talent acquisition. Miami is active...
Recruiting season is here again
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting is officially open with the NCAA dead period ending Friday morning. InsideTheU’s Gaby Urrutia breaks down everything you need to know....
Waiting for coaching hires, transfers visiting, and recruiting scoop
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest edition of Through the Smoke, we tackle the latest news, notes, and buzz surrounding the Miami Hurricanes football program. We start ...
🚨EMERGENCY EPISODE🚨CYRUS MOSS COMMITS TO MIAMI
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
247Sports national recruiting editor Brandon Huffman joins Lance Glinn to discuss Moss' commitment to Mario Cristobal and Miami, the impact he could m...
Miami is still buzzing as they march towards February's Signing Day
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been about a month since Miami hired Mario Cristobal and the Canes are still buzzing on the recruiting trail. Gaby Urrutia of 247Sports' InsideTh...
Coaching updates, January recruiting scoop and transfer portal buzz
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through the Smoke, we address all the pending coaching, recruiting, and transfer news that we know. We start the podcast w...
Disappointment in the Sun Bowl cancellation and more
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia discuss the latest news. The podcast starts with the disappointment of Miam...
Talent acquisition never stops for Mario Cristobal
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
College football never stops. In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia break down the recent talent Miami has added ...
Instant Reaction: Miami flips four-star TE Jaleel Skinner from Alabama
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wow. Miami shocked the world and flipped four-star tight end Jaleel Skinner from Alabama on Friday. InsideTheU's Christopher Stock and Gaby Urrutia br...
Reviewing the first day of the early signing period and Miami is far from done
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through the Smoke, we discuss the first day of the early signing period. InsideTheU’s David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share th...
Quickly setting the table for the early signing period
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is closing time in the college football world. The early signing period for football recruits runs Wednesday through Friday and InsideTheU’s D...
Recapping Mario Cristobal's first official visit weekend
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The recruiting scoop is flying in fast and furious as we approach the NCAA’s early signing period for football on December 15th. In this podcast,...
The latest recruiting scoop and Miami has their AD
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Mario Cristobal era is upon us and news is flying in FAST. In the latest episode of Through The Smoke, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia discuss the ...
Instant Reaction: Mario Cristobal crushes the press conference
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To nobody's surprise, Mario Cristobal crushed his introductory press conference as the next coach at the University of Miami. InsideTheU's David Lake ...
Instant Reaction: Miami hires Mario Cristobal from Oregon
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes football program has its next head coach. UM hired Mario Cristobal away from Oregon to lead the program as the school makes a big...
🚨Bonus Episode🚨Miami lands mega recruiter in head coach Mario Cristobal
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Wiltfong, the Director of Recruiting for 247Sports, joins the show to break down the news of Mario Cristobal leaving Oregon for Miami, what it m...
Time To Close
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The key weekend for change is here. Following Friday night’s Pac-12 Championship Game, the University of Miami decision makers will finally be ab...
Patience, deep breaths, crossing fingers and toes and hoping for the best
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes football program is navigating a time of change. InsideTheU’s David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share the latest based on what the...
Instant Reaction: Miami throttles Duke 47-10 and now we wait for an AD announcement
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes football team cruised to a 47-10 win over Duke on Saturday afternoon. UM dominated the game on both sides of the ball with wid...
The latest on the AD search, a letter to the Miami BoT, and more
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share the latest on everything surrounding the Miami Hurr...
Monday Mailbag
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this Monday afternoon podcast, InsideTheU’s David Lake and Gaby Urrutia are going with a mailbag edition. The VIP subscribers on InsideTheU.co...
Instant Reaction: Downfield passing attack leads Miami to 38-26 win over Virginia Tech
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Tyler Van Dyke showed off his special ability to push the ball downfield against the Virginia Tech Hokies during Miami’...
The University of Miami is committed to a new vision with the athletic department
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The University of Miami has a new vision for the athletic department. President Julio Frenk is ready to give the UM football program the resources ...
Looking back, what were early signs that this season would be a disappointment?
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the latest episode of Through The Smoke. InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share opinions on what play disgusted us most in the FSU g...
Emergency Podcast: Miami moves on from AD Blake James
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The University of Miami leadership made a significant move toward bringing much needed change to the athletic department on Monday with the school sep...
Instant Reaction: Losing to that FSU team is unacceptable and changes need to be made
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Florida State Game Preview
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes will travel to take on their biggest rival, Florida State, this week in Tallahassee. UM enters the game riding a three game winni...
FSU Hate Week is Here
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
FSU Hate Week is here. The Miami Hurricanes will travel to Tallahassee to take on their biggest rival, Florida State on Saturday. Kickoff is schedu...
Instant Reaction Podcast: Miami the better team, but sloppy play kept Georgia Tech in the game
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes have now won three straight games after a 33-30 win over Georgia Tech. UM dug themselves in a hole with early turnovers in the...
Previewing the Georgia Tech Game
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can the Miami Hurricanes keep the god vibes rolling this week against Georgia Tech? Or will UM play down to their competition with a game that will k...
What do the UM decision makers want Miami football to be?
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes will look to keep their recent run of success going this week while hosting Georgia Tech at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is slat...
Instant Reaction: Manny Diaz leads Miami to another win over ranked opponent in Pitt
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes have earned two straight victories over ranked opponents with a 38-34 win over No. 17 Pittsburgh. InsideTheU's David Lake and Gab...
Discussing UM’s decision makers in relation to football and previewing the Pitt game
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes football program is looking to navigate a tough time in which results are not being delivered on the field in 2021 and the medioc...
Miami back to work after earning a win
25 Oct 2021
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Miami is back to work after a 31-30 win over NC State on Saturday. In the latest episode of Through The Smoke, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia discuss...
Instant Reaction Podcast: Miami earns a win despite a major distraction provided by AD Blake James
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes football program earned a 31-30 win over No. 18 North Carolina State at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday night. Miami played their ...
NC State Game Preview
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Through The Smoke, InsideTheU.com's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share their thoughts on a pivotal game against NC State. W...
Miami searching for physicality by turning to young players
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, we dig into what is going on with the Miami Hurricanes football program and recruiting. InsideTheU’s ...
Instant Reaction: Another disappointing result vs. North Carolina
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes lost to North Carolina 45-42 on Saturday in what was another disappointing result. UM is now winless against Power Five oppone...
North Carolina Game Preview
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes have a chance to start the process of getting their season back on track this week with a road trip against Coastal Division foe ...
Thank you, D'Eriq King
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, InsideTheU’s David Lake and Gaby Urrutia jump into the newsworthy topics coming out of the bye week. ...
Touching on the bye week hot topics
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this bye week edition of Through The Smoke, we touch on a number of topics surrounding the Miami Hurricanes football program. InsideTheU’s Dav...
Virginia Game Instant Reaction: The losses are piling up
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
That one hurt. The Miami Hurricanes lost to Virginia, 30-28, on Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium. The Cavaliers outplayed UM for most of the ...
Virginia Game Preview
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Miami starts ACC play on Thursday night with the Hurricanes hosting Coastal Division foe Virginia in an important game for this 2021 season. UM has...
Manny Diaz defends UM’s resources and dedication to football
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things got weird during Monday’s weekly press conference with Miami coach Manny Diaz. Diaz started the press conference by firing back at ESPN’...
Instant Reaction: Freshmen step up against CCSU
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes cruised to a comfortable 69-0 win over FCS opponent Central Connecticut State on Saturday afternoon. CCSU was certainly an ove...
The latest with recruiting and discussing what head coaching profile works at Miami
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes will take on FCS opponent Central Connecticut State this week. Instead of breaking down what should be a comfortable win for t...
What's Wrong? Discussing the MSU loss and the cause of Miami's cycle of mediocrity
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Through The Smoke, we discuss our thoughts on the Michigan State game and share our big picture thoughts on the program. W...
Instant Reaction: A tough loss for the Manny Diaz era
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes suffered a 38-17 loss to Michigan State on Saturday in what might be the most troubling result yet of the Manny Diaz era. In t...
Michigan State Game Preview
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The No. 24 Miami Hurricanes will host a Michigan State team that is better than everyone expected going into the season. What scares us most about ...
Behind Enemy Lines: Getting to Know Sparty
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through the Smoke, we get to know the Michigan State Spartans. The No. 24 Miami Hurricanes will take on the Spartans this ...
Reviewing the App State game, talking injuries, and peeking ahead to Michigan State
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Through The Smoke, we close the book on Appalachian State and peek ahead to this week’s match-up against Michigan State. ...
Instant Reaction: Miami grinds out a win over App State
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Miami Hurricanes were able to grind out a 25-23 win over Appalachian State on Saturday night. The game wasn't pretty, but UM found a way to win. F...
Appalachian State Game Preview
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The No. 22 Miami Hurricanes will get back to it this week with a home game against Appalachian State. Miami lost their season opener to No. 1 Alaba...
Getting to know App State and answering mailbag questions
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Through The Smoke, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia look ahead to the Appalachian State game and answer plenty of mailbag question...
Closing the book on the Alabama game
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Through The Smoke, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share their final thoughts on Miami's performance against Alabama. After rewat...
Instant Reaction to the Alabama Game
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're not mad, we're just disappointed. InsideTheU's David Lake and Gaby Urrutia react to Miami's 44-13 loss to Alabama to open the 2021 season. What ...
Miami vs. Alabama Preview
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 college football season is finally here and that means it is time to preview the match-up between the No. 14 Miami Hurricanes and No. 1 Alaba...
Mailbag: Answering questions surrounding the Alabama game
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through the Smoke, we go in deep on everything surrounding this week’s Miami-Alabama game. Travis Reier of BamaOnline jo...
Alabama Game Week: Discussing depth chart changes and injuries
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is finally game week! In the latest edition of Through the Smoke, David Lake and Gaby Urrutia share their takes on everything that came out of Mon...
Instant Reaction: Avantae Williams is reinstated at Miami
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talented safety Avantae Williams has been reinstated to the team, according to reports. What does it mean for the 2021 Miami Hurricanes? InsideTheU's ...
Fall camp ends, Alabama prep begins, the latest on Avantae Williams, and more
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, there is plenty of news and notes for David Lake and Gaby Urrutia to dive into. We open the show with t...
Meet Defensive End Deandre Johnson
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Through The Smoke, we have a conversation with defensive end Deandre Johnson. Johnson, who is a transfer from Tennessee, i...