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HokiePokie95 OP
Jan 09, 2026 at 12:39 PM ET
Miami playmakers are the difference.
Their backs and receivers (and QB) played so hard every play breaking tackles and making catches. They are dangerous every time they get the ball in space. Their secondary had a few drops that could have had UM pulling away and their D had some stupid penalties but still lights out. If Indiana gets past Oregon, this is going to be a very interesting match up on both sides of the ball. Are we obligated to pull for UM? I think it shows players that if you come to VT, the ACC has a path to the CFP title game.

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NOFX
6mo
Disagree - Miami lines are the difference
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NOFX
6mo
Should prob clarify - the O-line and D-line, not the Michael Irvin lines
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HokiePokie95 OP
6mo
LOL!!!! Man he looks creepy now
Riverguy Riverguy
6mo
LOL
AirForceHokie77 AirForceHokie77
6mo
Their db's dropped 4 (four!) should have been int. Not close as score says
Of course u know that, you saw the same game I did. Miami just let ole miss hang around. This is where I think the game comes down to (if it's Hoosiers playing Canes... 1. will Miami be disciplined 2. special teams and 3. QB play (which Carson Beck shows up). Both teams are great up front. Who wants to it more and who makes the least mistakes/ penalties. Pulling for IU tonight vs Ducks, love 'Doza , Cig and IU's story, but will not be mad if Canes end up win the natty. Really like Cristobol. ** Edited by AirForceHokie77 at 1/9/2026, 2:19:02 PM
Turk Malloy Turk Malloy
6mo
Yup - Beck is at his best when playing game manager
He can make some good middle\deep throws, but he is at his best simple routes \ passes to the flats and letting the talented WR/RBs do their thing. Very much a west coast offense. High % completions and first downs while taking a lot of time of clock.
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NC_Hokies
6mo
He's Ken Dorsey with a better arm and a little more athleticism.
AirForceHokie77 AirForceHokie77
6mo
Pretty much. Maybe bigger chip on his shoulder too.
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HortHokie
6mo
Those bubble screens had great OL blocking, it was like watching
a well executed punt return wall.
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Hokie622
6mo
I dunno...Are OL playmakers? Miami just plays mean, hungry...all positions.
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BuffaloTraceHokie
6mo
Miami's run game is the difference....
They could have attempted zero passes and won that game.
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EDGEMAN
6mo
"Hey diddle, diddle, we're coming up the middle"
Turk Malloy Turk Malloy
6mo
Disagree
Their run game is fine. But the simple passes to the flats keep the secondary on its toes and those deep balls when they hit were killer.
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BuffaloTraceHokie
6mo
I respect this opinion, however...
When Miami hands the ball of, and it doesn't matter if its power, IZ or OZ... they get yards. Period. And a lot of yards. The defense can bring all 11 guys in the box and Miami would still get a push.
SCHokie1103 SCHokie1103
6mo
IMPHO Oregon will not beat Indiana and I don’t think they are as good a
team vs their rank. I can see Indiana winning their game with ducks big time. That’s based on watching both teams play multiple games. Of course I could be wrong but I don’t think so. But hey that’s why they play the game. I felt like Miami would win last night and they did based on their balanced team and being very physical on offense and defense.
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HokiePokie95 OP
6mo
Big time for sure
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EDGEMAN
6mo
Concur. Oregon is good, but I think Indiana is better.
Indiana is really good this year!
SCHokie1103 SCHokie1103
6mo
Yes sir. I think Miami can beat them if they don’t have too many injuries
from last nights game. But they would need to play a more perfect game and not make some of the critical mistakes they did last night especially missing interceptions when you have the chance to change the game and put it away. But if I were a betting man, I would pick Indiana at this point.
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EDGEMAN
6mo
Miami has one more advantage...they get an extra day of rest from playing..
...last night. That is in addition to playing at home...
HokieAl HokieAl
6mo
For me, I’ll never pull for UM to win a title.
Getting to the title game was ok for me to root for them because they knocked out two SEC teams and a BIG team. But for the title game, they have enough trophies. Will not root for them and don’t care if it helps the ACC. It’s Miami. I want them to lose.
Precast Hokie Precast Hokie
6mo
Agreed I'm off the cane's rooting band wagon.
2 to 3 yrs and we're back baby!
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HokiePokie95 OP
6mo
đŸ’¯ more dust for all their rings