SMU takes advantage of Miami's miscues, pulls upset in OT

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DALLAS -- T.J. Harden scored on a 1-yard run in overtime, and SMU upset No. 10 Miami 26-20 on Saturday, handing the Hurricanes their second loss in three weeks and damaging their playoff hopes.

The Hurricanes, who climbed to No. 2 in the country on the strength of a 5-0 start, are now 6-2, and just 2-2 in the ACC. Saturday's loss was Miami's first game outside the state of Florida.

"Well, credit to SMU for finding a way to win. Obviously, a lot of self-inflicted issues for us," Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. "At the end, just didn't have enough to overcome it. Play hard, that's a positive. We always play hard till the end, every game. But a lot of penalties. It's on all…