Live Updates for No. 18 Miami Battling Back into the CFP Against Syracuse

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Hurricanes are in fight or flight mode with the lights dimming on their season. They want to make the College Football Playoff, but it's going to be a war path to get there.

It starts with a familiar foe who is struggling to find their identity after their starting quarterback was injured and is now out for the rest of the season. However, that does not stop them from having the mental advantage over the Hurricanes after last season's 21-point blowout lead with a College Football Playoff birth on the line, as well as an ACC Championship.

The Hurricanes no longer have Cam Ward, and now they will trust in Carson Beck to make the right choices ahead of this matchup. This is also a time for the Hurricanes to either adapt or die. It is up to them to do the things they have to do to win this game against the Orange to keep their playoff dreams alive.

Final: Miami 38, Syracuse 10

Third Quarter:

Miami 28, Syracuse 3

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— Grant Speaks (@GrantSpeaks1) November 8, 2025

Look at what happens when you open the offense and use the athletes you have. Pringle gets off. And the outside running is working wonders. This is a bad defense, but this is what you are supposed to do against bad defenses.

The Miami defense is so good that it's why people get so upset with this offense. They get another stop but more injuries are starting to add up. David Blay was hurt.

Miami 21, Syracuse 3

Explosive play from Miami, instant touchdown. Carson threw a dot to get it there, and Miami is back in business.

Miami 14, Syracuse 3

The Orange came out and dominated the defense, but they still only held the team to three points. The Hurricanes' defense is still standing strong, and now the Canes have to make something happen on offense.

Halftime: Miami 14, Syracuse 0

Only one real drive for the offense, but the defense has been playing at an elite level. The second half has to be an offensive explosion.

Second Quarter:

Miami 14, Syracuse 0

Is Keionte Scott the best DB in the country?
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— CanesMuse (@canes_muse) November 8, 2025

Scott has been all work for the Hurricanes this season. He is having a first-team all-American level season, and now he has a pick-6 to give the Hurricanes a 14-0 lead.

Miami 7, Syracuse 0

Is it still Halloween in Miami? Because the Canes chose trick! 🎃

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— ACC Football (@ACCFootball) November 8, 2025

The Hurricanes best option at receiver with Daniels and Johnson out are their three electric freshman. Dalyn Upshaw is making plays now. then goes Josh Moore. followed by Malachi Toney throwing a touchdown to Carson Beck. Hopefully, this opens the floodgates.

9:17 — The second quarter has been really slow, but the Hurricanes' defense has forced another punt. This is a defensive battle right now, and Carson Beck has to get it together for this team.

First Quarter:

No Mark Fletcher, and the run game seems to have disappeared for Miami. However, the offense is still struggling. Miami has to get going on the ground.

7: 27 Rueben Bain Jr, on the first drive of the game, ran to the locker room holding his arm. Hopefully, he won't be out for too long in the game.

The first drive of the Hurricanes was working well until Carson Beck was killed with one of the few sacks given up this season. It stalls out, and the Hurricanes get off the field.

How to Watch: Syracuse Orange at No. 18 Miami

Who: Miami Hurricanes and the Syracuse Orange

Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.

TV: ESPN

Radio: FM 104.3 WQAM

Last Outing, Syracuse Orange: The Orange are coming off a bye week after dropping its sixth game of the season against Duke 38-3

Last Outing, Miami Hurricanes: The Hurricanes beat themselves once again in an overtime loss. 26-20 against SMU in a terribly coached and executed game.

Last Meeting: The Hurricanes epically blew a 21-point lead against the Orange as they looked to get revenge against the Farn Brown led team.

Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University and is the site lead for the Miami Hurricanes on SI. He can be reached at Twitter @Justice_News5.