Mario Cristobal destroyed on social media after Miami’s 2nd loss to unranked foe

Mario Cristobal had Miami in a perfect position entering Week 14. Simply beat Syracuse, and the Hurricanes would play for the ACC Championship and a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.

Now, the Hurricanes no longer hold their own destiny, and it’s fair to wonder if Miami will miss the Playoff entirely after Saturday’s stunning result.

In the regular season finale, Miami built a 21-0 lead over the Orange, but that lead would not withstand Syracuse’s comeback. Kyle McCord would lead the team on a comeback with 21 straight points with Syracuse outscoring Miami 28-17 in the second half.

It led to a staggering 42-38 win for Syracuse as the Orange upset the Hurricanes to keep Cristobal’s team out of the ACC title game. Instead, Clemson will face SMU with the winner lined up to earn an automatic ticket to the Playoff.

So, where does that leave Miami? That’s up for the CFP committee to decide, but the outlook for the Hurricanes is now shaky at best.

While Miami does have 10 wins, none of those victories came against ranked opponents. An even bigger issue, Cristobal has lost 2 of the last 3 games with both losses coming to unranked teams in Georgia Tech and Syracuse.

To no surprise, social media took its shots at Cristobal in the aftermath. Take a look:

Miami getting to November undefeated only to lose twice as a double-digit favorite and be eliminated from playoff contention is the most Mario Cristobal result possible

— Aaron Torres (@Aaron_Torres) December 1, 2024

Mario Cristobal kicking a FG, knowing his defense wouldn’t get the ball back is the ultimate idiot move. Just sums up his career.

— BeatinTheBookie.com®️ (@BeatinTheBookie) December 1, 2024

Mario Cristobal has done it again! pic.twitter.com/5dIEv80Unj

— Liam Blutman (@Blutman27) December 1, 2024

Mario Cristobal didn’t let Cam Ward make a play for a chance to get into the ACC Championship game

— Brody Logan (@BrodyLogan) December 1, 2024

Another November, another Mario Cristobal Special.pic.twitter.com/Fjwt3zfSUH

— Eric Hovland (@EricJHovland) December 1, 2024

With Miami down by 7 late in the 4th quarter, Mario Cristobal kicks a meaningless FG instead of going for the tie. Syracuse promptly runs the clock out & gets the win. pic.twitter.com/nQ6KqkThic

— TJ Salomone (@TJSalomone) December 1, 2024

*A game that matters*

Mario Cristobal: pic.twitter.com/4Rk34DlcfN

— NoleGIFs (@NoleGIFs) December 1, 2024

Mario Cristobal is an awful game manager.

— Donavon (@KeiserDonavon) December 1, 2024

Mario Cristobal wasted Cam Ward

Unbelievable

— Nico (@elitetakes_) December 1, 2024

Mario Cristobal had entire season of winning to erase the disaster of not kneeling.

Now he has this on him. Do the Canes score on 4th down? Maybe. Maybe not. Regardless, the decision made no sense. They took ball out of their star QB to trust a defense that couldn’t make a stop.

— Will Manso (@WillManso) December 1, 2024

Paul Harvey

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