But as the No. 13 Hurricanes (10-2) prepare to wrap up their 2024 season in the Pop-Tarts Bowl against the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones (10-3) on Saturday (3:30 p.m., ABC) at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium, coach Mario Cristobal still senses a drive in his team to finish what it started and close the season on a high note.

Restrepo’s only “quiet’ games in 2024 came in blowout wins over Wake Forest, Florida State and Ball State. He totaled 100-plus receiving yards in six games — and his third touchdown catch in the Duke win broke open a one-possession game in the fourth quarter.

When the No. 13 Miami Hurricanes face the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday (3:30 p.m., ABC), the game will serve as both the ending of the 2024 season and a springboard into the 2025 campaign.

The No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones will take on the No. 15 Miami Hurricanes in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. This will be the first meeting between the Cyclones (10-3) and the Hurricanes (10-2). The Cyclones have had a historic season,

The ISU Cyclones head south to Orlando to face the Hurricanes in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on December 28th. Miami is a 3.5 point favorite and look to end their bowl game slump.

Hurricane fans may not be very familiar with the Iowa State football program, but that doesn't mean that there isn't room to do some homework between now and kickoff.