‘Put the standard on display:’ If Hurricanes want to save season, it starts vs. Syracuse

‘Put the Standard on Display:’ Hurricanes Aim to Save Season Against Syracuse

"All we can control is how we play Saturday and the result of that game. Can’t look back."

The Miami Hurricanes began this season with high hopes, targeting a national championship. However, those ambitions are now fragile after two losses in the last three weeks. With four regular-season games remaining, Miami (6-2, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) sits outside the 12-team College Football Playoff bubble and must win every game from here to maintain a chance to qualify.

Upcoming Matchup Against Syracuse

This Saturday, the Hurricanes will face the Syracuse Orange (3-6, 1-5 ACC) at Hard Rock Stadium, with kickoff at 3:30 p.m. and broadcast on ESPN. The Orange ended Miami’s 2023 season by overcoming a three-touchdown deficit, winning 42-38 and denying Miami a spot in the ACC Championship and College Football Playoff that year.

“It’ll mean a lot to us, those returning players,” said redshirt sophomore cornerback Damari Brown. “We just want to get another win.”

Miami’s upcoming four-game stretch starts with Syracuse, the team that crushed their previous playoff hopes. The Hurricanes will need to secure multiple wins in these remaining games to stay in contention.

A Season on the Line

After a painful overtime loss to SMU last week, Miami must regroup quickly. Saturday’s game marks the critical beginning of their effort to salvage the season and push forward.

Author’s summary: Facing a must-win situation, the Miami Hurricanes start a crucial four-game stretch against Syracuse, seeking redemption and a path back to playoff contention.

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Miami Herald Miami Herald — 2025-11-06

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