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Miami-Ole Miss CFP INSTANT REACTION: Canes vs. Rebels in CFB Playoff Semifinal

Date: January 9, 2026
Host: David Pollack
Guest Analyst: Brent Rollins

Overview of the Episode

This episode of See Ball Get Ball delivers an instant, high-energy reaction to the Miami Hurricanes’ dramatic win over Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. Host David Pollack, joined by analyst Brent Rollins, breaks down the emotional roller coaster, pivotal moments, and coaching decisions that defined the game. The focus is on live analysis—raw takes and honest assessments as both teams battled to the last second for a spot in the national championship.

Key Themes & Discussion Points

A Game for the Ages (00:22–05:19)

• Intensity and Drama: David sets the stage with excitement, emphasizing the game's roller coaster nature. Miami dominated in time of possession (41 minutes to 19), ran 88 plays to Ole Miss's 59, yet the game came down to the wire.
• Key Stat Lines
  • Miami's time of possession and play calls suggest dominance.
  • Despite this, Ole Miss managed to have the lead late in the game, driven by big-time plays from quarterback Trinidad Chambliss.

"It just felt like an up and down roller coaster of a game. Miami came out and did exactly what they wanted to do."
—David Pollack (00:24)

• Quarterback Duel
  • Carson Beck (Miami): Managed the game, made crucial throws and a vital late drive without a running game.
  • Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss): Kept his team within striking distance with outstanding plays under pressure and almost orchestrated a comeback drive.

"Trinidad goes nuclear again, gets hot, goes down the field with five minutes left and scores."
—David Pollack (03:17)

Breaking Down the Game’s Turning Points (05:19–11:45)

• Early Defensive Dominance: Miami’s defense forces two early three-and-outs, stifling the Ole Miss offense.
• Ole Miss Resilience: Despite being out-possessed and out-snapped, Ole Miss's offense, led by Chambliss, counterpunched and stayed within reach.
• Critical Drives: Beck late-game poise, engineering a go-ahead touchdown with under three minutes left.

"Carson Beck goes...right down the field. Four plays, explosive plays, big plays. Gets the ball to Tony. They take the lead."
—David Pollack (02:34)

• Miami’s Penalties & Mistakes: Penalties (eight in the regular season, only four in earlier playoff games, but up again tonight), dropped interceptions, and self-inflicted mistakes nearly gave Ole Miss the opening they needed.

"The only thing that stopped Miami drives in the first half was...penalties. What was literally themselves."
—David Pollack (08:08)

Quarterback Analysis & Execution (11:01–14:39)

• Carson Beck Scrutiny: Concerns about downfield passing and arm strength post-injury, but he delivered when it mattered most. Stats: 6 of 16 for 123 yards and a TD on throws over 10 yards (12:14).
• Malachi Tony’s Impact: Tony was integral both in the passing game and after the catch. His physicality broke tackles for key first downs and touchdowns.

"Tony's third down play in the first half...they check it to him down in the flats...breaks three tackles and he gets a first down. He shouldn't."
—David Pollack (11:31)

Scheme and Adjustments (14:39–17:11)

• Running Game vs. Defensive Fronts

  • Miami's downhill run game in Pistol formation consistently gashed Ole Miss, with 14 carries for 75 yards pre-final drives.
  • Analysis of how Miami’s blocking and play selection exposed vulnerabilities in Ole Miss’s aggressive defensive style.

• Defensive Gameplans

  • Miami’s blitz packages got home early.
  • Miami’s discipline fluctuated: reverting to more penalties and lost turnover battles, a red flag for the National Championship.
  • Injuries on both sides started to play a factor—cornerbacks and defensive tackles for Miami, Lacy for Ole Miss.

Looking Ahead: Implications & Championship Setup (17:11–24:10)

• Home Championship for Miami: Discusses the advantage and possible distractions of playing for a title in their home city.
• Key Player Injuries: Miami faces secondary player suspensions for targeting and lingering injury concerns.
• National Landscape: The winner faces either Oregon or Indiana for the title, with no SEC teams left in the title hunt.

Special Teams and Unsung Heroes (18:06–21:13)

• Lucas Canaro’s Kicking Brilliance
  • Ole Miss’s Lucas Canaro made 58-yarders look routine, nearly became the difference maker.
  • Pollack and Rollins praise the value of elite kickers in playoff football.

"If I'm signing a kicker in the transfer portal, I'm committing all the money to that guy. Like that dude. I'm just telling you, highest paid kicker in the NFL—he's going to be in college next year."
—David Pollack (18:55)

• Malachi Tony's Highlight Reel Catch
  • One-handed near-TD catch—“they call him Baby Jesus.”
  • Tony’s consistency: 125 targets this season, zero drops (22:29).

MVP & Standout Performers (24:58–25:56)

• Offensive MVP: Carson Beck — 268 yards, a passing and rushing TD, managed clock and game expertly in crunch time.
• Defensive MVP: Jacoby Thomas — 5 solo tackles.
• Daquan Wright (Miami TE) and others noted for late-game heroics.
• Targeting Penalties Debate: Both analysts strongly object to the current targeting rules and enforcement.

"The MVP is Carson Beck. He threw for 268, ran a touchdown in, threw for one. I agree they managed him very, very well."
—David Pollack (25:04)

Creative Scheming with Malachi Tony (23:17–24:52)

• Unique Screen Usage: Miami used Tony in screen passes by dropping him back three to four steps to create space, confounding defenders.
• Tony as a threat to throw: Defenders must account for the possibility Tony could throw from these sets, opening space for big plays.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the game’s chaos:
  "That was just like they ran out of time. But that, that was, that was back and forth."
  —David Pollack (05:19)

• On Trinidad Chambliss:
  "I know one thing, nobody should want Trinidad Chambers to come back. Like nobody playing against Ole Miss should."
  —David Pollack (05:10)
  "Yes, if you're an Ole Miss fan, you definitely want him to come back."
  —Brent Rollins (05:17)

• On Lucas Canaro, Ole Miss Kicker:
  "If you needed a field goal at the end to win and he had a 58 yarder, that dude might have been MVP."
  —David Pollack (20:32)

• On targeting rule issues:
  "Football's losing its way. If any of those are targeting to me...I hate the rules. I hate all the things associated with it."
  —Brent Rollins (26:09)

• On no SEC in the Championship:
  "ACC vs. Big Ten no matter what. No SEC."
  —Brent Rollins (26:46)

• On Malachi Tony's hands:
  "I think he's got like 125 targets right now this year, and he has zero drops. That's insane."
  —Brent Rollins (22:29)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Opening Reactions, Statistical Anomalies: 00:22–05:19
• Quarterback Duel & Lead Changes: 02:34–04:55
• Analyst Brent Rollins Joins: 05:33
• Miami’s Errors and Penalties Discussion: 07:08–08:08
• Downfield Passing & Malachi Tony’s Plays: 11:01–12:40
• Rushing Scheme Analysis: 13:15–15:32
• National Championship Lookahead: 17:11–18:06
• Lucas Canaro’s Kicking Impact: 18:47–21:13
• Debate: Beck vs. Tony for MVP: 21:01–22:29
• Malachi Tony Creative Usage: 23:17–24:52
• Final MVPs & Targeting Rule Rant: 24:58–26:29
• No SEC in the Natty: 26:46

Podcast Tone & Style

• Unfiltered and Passionate: David retains his on-air intensity, mixing humor and a bit of self-deprecation with technical X’s and O’s. Both analysts are candid—quick to praise, quicker to critique.
• Conversational: A true “watch the game with us” vibe—genuine reactions, agreement and rebuttals, occasional detours into their experience as fans and players.
• Engagement with Listeners: References to the chat and specific viewer questions and comments.
• Focus: Nearly every minute is football content: analysis, speculation, observation, and storytelling.

For Listeners Who Missed It

This episode is a must-listen if you love real-time breakdowns of playoff drama. Pollack and Rollins mix big-picture takeaways with detailed tactical analysis, providing clarity on why Miami edged out Ole Miss. Expect more than just a recap—you get in-depth looks at scheme, individual player performance, and where these teams go from here.
If you want to understand the keys to Miami’s win—and how it sets up a tantalizing National Championship—this wild, insightful reaction show delivers.