Miami lost to Syracuse 42-38 at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y., on Saturday, and some terrible penalties hurt the Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes were down 42-35 and had a 2nd-and-goal situation from the Syracuse 7 late in the fourth quarter. Miami receiver Jacolby George bumped an opponent after the play and was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
@Jaco1byg Miami Hurricanes WR Jacolby George did this with 4 mins left in the game on 2nd and goal down 42-35 knowing the Canes needed a TD to tie the game. He was flagged for a 15 yard penalty and instead of 2nd and Goal from the 7 it’s 2nd and Goal from the 22. pic.twitter.com/51EvCS2Fzz
— Mattt Milller (@Mattm334863) December 1, 2024
The 15-yard penalty pushed Miami back to the 22 and hurt their chances of scoring a tying touchdown. They ended up settling for a field goal that made it 42-38.
Then on the ensuing drive, Miami needed a defensive stop against Syracuse. Syracuse had a 2nd-and-4 at the Miami 47 when Mishael Powell jumped offsides to give the Orange a first down. That effectively ended the game and allowed Syracuse to run out the clock on the win.
Miami was called for 9 penalties that cost them 77 yards in the game. The Hurricanes are now 10-2 and still hoping to receive a spot in the College Football Playoff.
