Miami and Syracuse Set for Pivotal ACC Matchup in Regular Season Finale

No. 6 Miami must win to secure an ACC title game berth and keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive, while Syracuse aims to play spoiler in a strong debut season under coach Fran Brown.

Miami (10-1, 6-1 ACC) needs a victory over Syracuse (8-3, 4-3 ACC) to clinch a spot in the ACC Championship Game against SMU and remain in contention for a College Football Playoff berth.
The game features a duel between two of the nation’s top quarterbacks: Miami’s Cam Ward, who leads the country in touchdown passes (34), and Syracuse’s Kyle McCord, who tops the nation in passing yards (3,946).
Syracuse has exceeded expectations under first-year coach Fran Brown, achieving its best record since 2018 and aiming for a rare 10-win season with a victory on Saturday and in their bowl game.
Miami’s offense, ranked No. 1 nationally in scoring and yards per game, is complemented by standout players like wide receiver Xavier Restrepo and a deep running back corps led by Damien Martinez.
Syracuse’s defense, ranked 13th in the ACC in points allowed, will face a significant challenge against Miami’s high-powered offense, while their own potent attack looks to capitalize on Miami’s inconsistent defense.