Bowl projections for Miami following win over Boston College
The Miami Hurricanes finished the regular season at 7-5 after a huge win against the Boston College Eagles this past Saturday. Now that the UK staff will turn their attention to the transfer portal, offseason changes internally, and bowl game prep.
For the last several weeks, it has been a fluid guessing game as to where this Miami team would head for their postseason game, but after their win over the Eagles the destination for the Hurricanes Nation has become pretty clear: Get ready to book those rooms in El Paso, Texas for the Tony The Tiger’s Sun Bowl.
Obviously, that is not official, but if there was a betting favorite, that would be the spot. Now the question becomes: Who will be the opponent?
Bowl season is almost here. Let’s get the party started.
Miami Bowl Projections
Here’s a list of bowl projections for Miami after week thirteen.
Military Bowl (Annapolis, MD, Dec. 27)
Miami vs. SMU
This would be a reunion with former Miami offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee, who just signed a long-term deal to continue as head coach at SMU. Lashlee served as the Miami offensive coordinator in the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
SMU has several former Hurricanes on its roster: Jaylan Knighton, Key’Shawn Smith, Jakai Clark, Elijah Roberts, Jordan Miller, and Romello Brinson.
SMU will join the ACC next season.
Military Bowl (Annapolis, MD, Dec. 27)
Miami vs. Memphis
Playing in a 34,000-seat stadium would be an underwhelming location to end the season. There is not much appeal in playing a Memphis team from the American Athletic Conference who will be motivated to beat Miami.
Sun Bowl (El Paso, TX, Dec. 29)
Miami vs. USC
El Paso, Texas, is not the most appealing location and is arguably the least intriguing destination for ACC teams.
Miami and USC have little history, but the Trojans would be opponents that Miami should be excited to play. Beating a former Heisman winner is another excellent narrative to sell if
Caleb Williams chooses to play in the game.
Sun Bowl (El Paso, TX, Dec. 29)
Miami vs. Utah
CBS once again agrees with Athlon in projecting Miami to the Sun Bowl. The battle of the actual “U” does slightly intrigue because Utah has been a consistent football team for the past few years, so a strong performance by Miami would be a national statement.
Sun Bowl (El Paso, TX, Dec. 29)
Miami vs. USC
The Action Network projects the Hurricanes to the Sun Bowl vs. Trojans. Both teams are very similar in that they are major programs in pro cities, and both are trying to get back to success earlier in the century.
The series is tied at one between the two schools, with both matchups coming in 1966 and 1968
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