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Miami Hurricanes Matchup of the Week: Week 12 vs. NC State

The Miami Hurricanes have their last home game of the season as they host NC State in another crucial ACC conference game to keep the postseason dream alive. In the latest College Football Playoff rankings, the committee ranked Miami at 15, moving them ahead three spots from the previous week. If the Canes continue to […]

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How to watch Miami Hurricanes vs NC State Wolfpack in Week 12

For the 10th game of the 2025 season, the Miami Hurricanes return home to Hard Rock Stadium for the final time to face off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Senior Day. Last week, Miami got some revenge for 2024 against the hapless Syracuse Orange and their loudmouth coach, winning easily 38-10. On the […]

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Week 12 college football lines and picks

Another week in the red thanks to two very late scores, including in the final seconds against Miami’s backups, delivering some rough beats. But on I press. This is a very interesting slate. The Canes host NC State on Senior Day at Hard Rock Stadium, and there are a number of notable games across the […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Film Forecast ‘25: NC State Wolfpack at Miami Hurricanes, 11/15

The NC State Wolfpack (5-4) will head to Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, November 15th for a 3:30pm kickoff on Senior Day. The Miami Hurricanes (7-2) seniors will be honored and play for the slim chance at the College Football Playoff and ACC Championship Game. ESPN has Miami has an 88.3% favorite over the visiting […]

2 months ago | 1 read

ACC Power Rankings: Week 11

The Atlantic Coast Conference is by far the most chaotic conference this season. Multiple teams have looked great at certain points. It seemed possible three teams could make it to the CFP. Now, the ACC might be a one-bid league depending on how the rest of the season shakes out. Today’s college football is a […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Miami Hurricanes Ranked 15th in second CFP rankings for 2025

On Tuesday night, the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee released the second installment of its rankings for the 2025 season. After a blowout win over Syracuse, Miami started the arduous task of climbing their way up the rankings and into a potential at-large berth spot for the Playoff bracket. The Full CFP rankings, including the […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Homecoming and What-Ifs: CJ Bailey Returns to South Florida as Miami Eyes Its Next Quarterback Portal Splash

One week following Miami’s homecoming matchup against Syracuse, there is another one looming this Saturday but not for the Canes. Instead, for South Florida native and quarterback, CJ Bailey. And even though Miami is a two touchdown favorite against NC State, this side storyline has additional value for the Chaminade-Madonna Prep alum, especially as the […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Dear JD: We (Beck)?!

Carson Beck had a bounce-back game against Syracuse with zero turnovers and two touchdowns (one passing, one receiving). The Miami Hurricanes are currently 7-2 with losses to Louisville (who just lost to Cal) and SMU (losses to Baylor, TCU and Wake Forest). Dannon Shawson: Are “We Beck?” I mean BACK*?! Dear JD: I wouldn’t overreact […]

2 months ago | 1 read

5 up, 5 down for Miami in 38-10 win over Syracuse

The Miami Hurricanes got back in the win column on Saturday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium, thrashing the Syracuse Orange 38-10 with a big second half surge. For the first 27 minutes of game time, Miami was lethargic and uninspiring on offense. Finally, they found the end zone on offense with two minutes left in […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Top 25: Week 12

Week 11 had some upsets, mostly in the ACC with Virginia and Louisville losing at home. It would have been a crazy week if Indiana and Oregon lost on the road in their conference matchups, but they both pulled out last-minute wins. In the SEC, Alabama, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt all picked up big conference […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Film Review: Miami 38 – Syracuse 10

The Miami Hurricanes defended Hard Rock Stadium on Homecoming with a 38-10 win over the Syracuse Orange. Miami came into the game as ~28 point favorites (17 points according to me) and took care of business, eventually. The Canyonero Keys to Victory main theme vs. SU was to watch out for the gunners. I think […]

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Storm Center: November 9, 2025

Good morning, Canes. Here we go to start your Sunday: Miami blows out Syracuse 38-10, shuts up their loud mouth coach Miami bounced back from the loss at SMU, and got revenge for the season-ending loss in 2024, and beat the crap out of Syracuse, dispatching the visitors 38-10. Here’s our Game Recap by Craig […]

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Miami Hurricanes open as big favorites over NC State Wolfpack in Week 12

As the Miami Hurricanes continue the journey of the 2025 football season, our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook have released odds for the week 12 Senior Day game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. With no further ado, your FanDuel Sportsbook line of the week: Miami has the advantage on talent, and they’ve been favorites in every game other than the […]

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Syracuse Orange 2025 Edition

Oh yeah, that’s what winning feels like. Miami got revenge for last year, and a bounce back from last week, with a 38-10 shellacking of the Syracuse Orange. Craig T. Smith has your game recap: Mike Schiffman is back with the 3 stars of the game: Let’s get into this edition of The Good, The […]

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Canes beat Syracuse 38-10

It wasn’t pretty for the first 27 minutes of game time, but the Miami Hurricanes finally woke up and put it to their 2024 nemesis in emphatic fashion, flexing with a 38-10 win over the Syracuse Orange on Saturday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium. Carson Beck was 18/24 passing for 247 yards and a score. […]

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Three Stars: Miami vs Syracuse

The Miami Hurricanes convincingly beat the Syracuse Orange today at Hard Rock Stadium, 38-10. It was a sluggish first half until a couple of touchdowns by the home team late in the second quarter provided some cushion. The Canes played a much more complete second half. For the game, Miami forced three turnovers and had […]

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GAME THREAD: Miami Hurricanes vs Syracuse Orange

Welcome to another Miami Hurricanes game day everyone! Following last week’s terrible loss at SMU, Miami looks to rally on Homecoming against the Syracuse Orange. Here’s How To Watch by me Here’s our Film Forecast scheme preview by Justin Dottavio Here’s your Week 11 ACC Rooting Guide by Mike Schiffman Here’s your weekly picks by Craig T. Smith “Dear J.D.” thinks he wants a divorce […]

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Miami Hurricanes Players to Watch Down the Stretch

Up until the SMU loss last Saturday, Miami remained optimistic about their postseason aspirations. However, with hopes dwindling, expectations are now tempered and Miami is approaching the point of the season where the focus shifts to who will be featured on the 2026 roster (and must be kept out of the transfer portal) and who […]

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Miami Hurricanes injury updates pre-Syracuse

Conferences returned to weekly injury reports for conference games for the 2025 season. There haven’t been many to report recently, but there’s an update to share for tomorrow. Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal gave injury updates at his Monday presser, and they weren’t good. Starting RB Mark Fletcher Jr. is out this week, Starting WR […]

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ACC Rooting Guide: Week 11

Sheesh. That first CFP rankings show was extra rough for the ACC. Georgia Tech is ranked #17 after suffering their first loss last week. Miami is ranked #18, despite beating a tenth-ranked Notre Dame. The biggest injustice was against Louisville. The Cardinals are #13 despite only one loss and having beat the team that beat […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Week 11 college football lines and picks

Yes, I’m back at it for another week. A pair of painful late bad beats in the Louisville and Georgia games turned a winning week into a losing one. But I’m playing out the string at this point despite the filth that some of the brave keyboard warriors like to spit at me around here. […]

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How to watch Miami Hurricanes vs Syracuse Orange in Week 11

For the 9th game of the 2025 season, the Miami Hurricanes return home to Hard Rock Stadium to face off against the Syracuse Orange on Homecoming. Last week, Miami found a way to lose another game they should have won, losing to SMU 26-20 in overtime. So yeah, that was fun. On the other side, […]

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