The Miami Hurricanes entered the 2025 season armed with a top-10 ranking, a star transfer quarterback, and the belief that this year, finally, would be different. After Saturday’s 26–20 overtime loss to SMU , though, it’s clear that Miami remains what it has been for the past decade. This is a team that talks like a contender but plays like a pretender.

Another stumble in the spotlight

The No. 10 Hurricanes just couldn’t overcome their own mistakes. They fell to 6–2 overall and 2–2 in ACC play. Miami’s 12 penalties for 96 yards mirrored the lack of discipline that has plagued this program all season. An unnecessary roughness penalty late in regulation extended an SMU drive. It set up the game-tying field goal that forced overtime. SMU appeared reenergized in its return to power-confere

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