MIAMI GARDENS — The Hurricanes were not about to let the Orange knock them out of the playoffs for a second year in a row.

Despite a slow start to the game, No. 18 Miami (7-2, 3-2 ACC) ultimately cruised to a 38-10 win over Syracuse (3-7, 1-6 ACC) at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, getting revenge over the Orange after Syracuse beat Miami in the season finale last year.

Miami’s offense got off to a bland start. Two Syracuse sacks ended Miami drives, and the Hurricanes amassed just 47 yards on two first-quarter drives. The second quarter started much the same way, as Miami punted on its third and fourth drives of the game.

After four stagnant drives, Miami finally got a spark, and it came from its freshman receivers. After a big catch and run by Daylyn Upshaw and a positive play by Josh

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