Controlling their very own future for the Faculty Soccer Playoff coming into Saturday, the Miami Hurricanes can now do nothing however pray.
The Canes missed out on a spot in subsequent week’s ACC championship after getting upset by Syracuse, 42-38.
Now, Miami’s possibilities of making the 12-team playoff are very a lot up within the air.
Miami’s loss gave an ACC championship recreation bid to Clemson. Now, the winner of SMU-Clemson within the ACC title recreation will obtain an automated bid to the Faculty Soccer Playoff.
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Jackson Meeks (7) of the Syracuse Orange reacts after scoring a landing through the second quarter in opposition to the Miami Hurricanes at JMA Wi-fi Dome Nov. 30, 2024, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Pictures)
The Hurricanes scored early and sometimes, getting out to a 21-0 lead early within the second quarter. However the Orange chipped away and tied the sport on their first drive of the second half.
Late within the third, although, with the sport tied at 28, Devin Grant of Syracuse picked up a fumble and returned it 56 yards to the home to provide Syracuse the lead. Miami responded with a landing, however the Orange answered with one other one.
On 4th and objective on the 15-yard line late within the recreation, the Hurricanes made the curious determination to kick a discipline objective to chop their deficit to 4. Granted, scoring would have required a 15-yard play, however Miami additionally risked not touching the ball the remainder of the sport whereas nonetheless needing a landing.
That is precisely what occurred. Syracuse acquired three first downs to finish the sport.
LeQuint Allen (1) of the Syracuse Orange scores a landing through the second quarter in opposition to the Miami Hurricanes at JMA Wi-fi Dome Nov. 30, 2024, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Pictures)
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Saturday marked the fourth time this season Miami had entered the fourth quarter trailing. This time, although, it did not work out in its favor.
In what may very well be his final recreation with Miami, Cam Ward accomplished 25 of his 36 passes for 349 yards. Kyle McCord went 26-for-36 for 380 yards within the win.
The loss additionally very a lot opens the door for Alabama, which entered Saturday ranked thirteenth within the nation. The Crimson Tide took care of their enterprise by profitable the Iron Bowl in opposition to Auburn.
Syracuse Orange quarterback Kyle McCord (6) drops again to move in opposition to the Miami Hurricanes through the first half on the JMA Wi-fi Dome. (Wealthy Barnes/Imagn Pictures)
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All of the Canes can do now’s wait.
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