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.