No. 18 Miami (6-2) vs. Syracuse (3-6) Preview
Date & Time: Saturday, 3:30 PM
Broadcast: ESPN
Latest Line: Miami favored by 28½ points
Game Outlook and Predictions
Adam Lichtenstein, Miami Hurricanes Writer:
Miami comes into this game struggling after their disappointing loss to SMU last week. However, this Saturday they face one of the weakest opponents on their schedule. Syracuse, the Orange, who defeated Miami last year, are currently on a five-game losing streak following the loss of their starting quarterback Steve Angeli in their win against Clemson. Since then, their offense has struggled significantly as they search for a new starting quarterback.
Miami should be able to contain the undermanned Orange and pick up a solid win. Fortunately for the Hurricanes, there is still hope to sneak into the playoffs, though the outlook remains grim.
Miami 35, Syracuse 7
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel Sports Columnist:
Last week, Bill Belichick’s struggling North Carolina squad beat a hapless Syracuse team by 17 points (27-10), snapping a four-game losing streak for the Tar Heels. Meanwhile, the Orange have now dropped five consecutive games. This context tells you all you need to know about Miami’s chances in this matchup.
The Hurricanes have some cleaning up to do, and this game offers the perfect opportunity to do so. Miami boasts far too much talent to lose at home to Syracuse.
Miami 40, Syracuse 20
Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor:
I predict the Hurricanes will come out strong and decisively secure the victory.
Miami 37, Syracuse 10