Miami Hurricanes to Face Iowa State in Pop-Tarts Bowl After Missing Playoff

The Hurricanes aim for their first 11-win season since 2003 and to break a long bowl losing streak in the Dec. 28 matchup.

Miami and Iowa State will meet for the first time in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 28 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
The Hurricanes, ranked No. 13, narrowly missed the College Football Playoff after finishing third in the ACC with a 10-2 record.
Miami seeks its first 11-win season in over 20 years and its first bowl victory since 2016, ending a 2-12 postseason record since 2005.
Star quarterback Cam Ward, a likely NFL draft pick and Heisman finalist, has confirmed he will play in the game, bucking the trend of draft prospects opting out of non-playoff bowls.
The game also serves as a development opportunity for Miami's younger players as the team looks to build momentum heading into the 2025 season.