Despite racing to an early 21-0 lead in the regular-season finale, quarterback Cam Ward and the Miami Hurricanes were knocked out of contention for the ACC title game Saturday, falling 42-38 at the Syracuse Orange.

▪ Miami 39, Cal 38: The No. 8 Hurricanes erased a 25-point second-half deficit for a 39-38 win over the Cal Golden Bears on Saturday in front of a sellout crowd of 52,428 at California Memorial Stadium on the day ESPN’s College GameDay came to Berkeley for the first-time in the show’s history.

The Orange beat Cornell, 82-72, at the JMA Wireless Dome on Thanksgiving Eve, led by Elijah Moore and Donnie Freeman, who combined for 42 points. Meanwhile, the Volunteers cruised past UT Martin, 78-35, to remain undefeated, including 4-0 at home.