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But the 'Canes came out arguably better, even if with a slightly dented pride: they'll face #24 Wisconsin in the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando instead, an intriguing matchup that ought to propel the 'Canes up the preseason rankings and give them momentum heading into next season.

There is no more exclusive club than the Big3. Miami, Florida and Florida State -- winners of a combined 10 national championships -- have dominated college football in this state since the days of the leather helmet.

After today, the Hurricanes will have at least two weeks to get away from football.

But even big guys can get a little panicky. Such was the case with Franklin, the Hurricanes' junior by way of Atlantic High School who made his first career start at left offensive tackle on Saturday against South Florida.

The Miami Hurricanes were not ready to welcome another Florida school to their inner sanctum, reserved for the teams historically known as ``The Big 3'' -- Miami, Florida State and Florida.

The USF-Miami game Saturday is just the third Bulls game ever to be sold out, and coach Jim Leavitt likes the idea of taking away some of the Florida - Florida State monopoly on the state's football fans Thanksgiving weekend each year.

Perhaps the only thing sillier than pregame trash-talking is alleged pregame trash-talking. Miami linebacker Colin McCarthy said Wednesday afternoon that the Hurricanes were told that USF quarterback B.J. Daniels made a score prediction "in the media" for Saturday's Bulls-Hurricanes game, calling for a 24-21 Bulls victory.

Bumps and bruises, scrapes and sprains, Jason Fox has dealt with that and more since he began playing at Miami.

Quarterback Jacory Harris passes the ball during Saturday's game against UCF in Orlando, FL.

Jacory Harris walked into the Miami football meeting room Tuesday, his hands stuffed into the front pocket of his green hooded sweatshirt.

Josh Nesbitt scored on a 3-yard run in overtime after Georgia Tech pulled off a gutsy play on fourth down, leading the No.

Inside Carolina takes an in-depth look at Miami, as the Tar Heels welcome the Hurricanes to Kenan Stadium for another edition in this budding rivalry on Saturday .

Miami knows its chances of reaching the ACC championship game are slim, but a high-profile bowl could still be in its future.

How do you feel about the Hurricanes following Saturday's win against Virginia? Your vote has been counted, thank you for voting.

MIAMI - A defense that couldn't stop anything a week ago was suddenly airtight. An oft-injured running back had the best game of his career.

UM plays at Wake Forest on Saturday in another big ACC game. For the Canes to win, they must stop talented quarterback Riley Skinner.

As a kid, University of Miami quarterback Jacory Harris dressed up on Halloween in his little league football uniform, using his helmet to collect candy.

On the Miami Hurricanes' first play from scrimmage this season, senior offensive tackle Jason Fox was flagged for a false start.

Jacory Harris has received most of the credit for the Miami Hurricanes returning to the Top 25.

Like a blindside blitz, Miami quarterback Jacory Harris never saw this coming. When it comes to interceptions, he's currently one of the nation's leaders.