Jim Rome Show Recap 1/9/26: Miami Hurricanes, Trae Young Trade

Show Date: Friday, January 9, 2026

On this Friday episode of the Jim Rome Show, the focus was on Miami Hurricanes' emotional CFP Championship berth, Trae Young's surprising trade request, and the upcoming NFL Wild Card games.

  • Hurricanes Advance: Miami secured a spot in the College Football Playoff Championship after a hard-fought victory over Ole Miss.
  • Trae Young Trade: Discussion centered on why Trae Young asked to be traded to the Washington Wizards, sparking widespread speculation.
  • Guest Insights: Elite Performance Coach Ben Newman and former NFL DT Lawrence Guy joined to provide expert analysis.
  • NFL Wild Card Preview: The show previewed the NFL Wild Card matchups, highlighting key players and storylines.
  • Week That Was: Alvie delivered his iconic recap of the week's biggest sports moments.

The show offered a comprehensive look at major sports developments with expert guests and engaging commentary.

Miami Hurricanes Trae Young Trade NFL Wild Card Ben Newman Lawrence Guy College Football Playoff Sports Recap

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