Sideline: Dolphins choke in Carolina, Miami defeats FSU, and Ping pong bounces into town

Esteban Rodriguez, Alejandro Hernandez, Sabrina Lozano and Nicolette Esper

October 6, 2025

The University of Miami defeats Florida State University 28-22 — taking the “state championship.” The Florida Panthers shuts out Tampa Bay 7-0 . The Fins blow a 17-point lead against the North Carolina Panthers. The Snake Tournament of Pingpong returns to Cascabel Studios in Doral.

All this and more on this week’s episode on the Sideline.

Esteban Rodriguez

Alejandro Hernandez

My name is Alejandro Hernandez, I’m sophomore at FIU planning to major in Sports Media. After I complete my Bachelors, I wish to pursue a career in covering sports such as the NFL, NBA, and European Soccer.

Sabrina Lozano

Sabrina Lozano is a Digital Communications in Media student at Florida International University, specializing in digital journalism and media with a focus on sports. She is passionate about storytelling and aspires to share compelling narratives that inform, engage, and inspire her audience.

Nicolette Esper

Nicolette Esper is a fourth-year, first-generation college student studying digital broadcasting with a focus on sports journalism. With a passion for sports, Nicolette aspires to work in the sports media field with hopes of becoming a sports broadcaster.