DALLAS — Miami’s season is on the precipice after the Hurricanes lost to SMU on the road on Saturday.

The loss was UM’s second of the year, and they did it by failing in numerous ways.

Here are five takeaways from the loss:

1. The Hurricanes could not get out of their own way

Miami and its fans surely have some complaints about the officials on Saturday, some of which are likely valid and hurt UM’s chances. But the Hurricanes did not do themselves any favors.

UM has been one of the ACC’s most penalized teams this season, and the Hurricanes frequently shot themselves in the foot at the most inopportune times. Miami frequently wiped out quality plays or put itself in tough situations due to penalties, ending the game with 12 fouls for 96 yards.

“You don’t sit around and throw your han

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