Overview
- Kickoff is Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium with national coverage on ESPN.
- Books list Miami around a 28.5-point favorite with a total near 45.5, and Dimers.com simulations project a 98% win probability and a 37–9 scoreline for the Hurricanes.
- Miami’s defense ranks among the nation’s top 10 in scoring, allowing just over 14 points per game and excelling against the run.
- Syracuse enters 3–6 on a five-game skid after losing starting quarterback Steve Angeli, has turned to a walk-on under center, and has shuffled offensive staff as the unit struggles to reach 20 points.
- Following a 26–20 loss at SMU, Miami’s playoff path is narrow and local analysts forecast comfortable wins, with predictions clustered around Miami by four to five touchdowns.