10 wild Miami memes cracking up the internet after Iowa State stuns in Pop-Tarts Bowl

The Miami Hurricanes wrapped up their 2024 season in dramatic fashion, falling 42-41 to the Iowa State Cyclones in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday. Miami’s 10-3 season ended on a bitter note, with the internet wasting no time roasting the Hurricanes with a flood of memes.

The game itself was pure chaos. The first half turned into an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 59 points, electrifying the packed stadium. But the tone was set from the very first play. Miami fumbled on the opening snap, gifting Iowa State an early advantage and sparking a wave of hilarious online reactions. Here are Top 10 memes after the game.

Top 10 wild memes capturing Miami’s tough night

A meme pointed out Miami’s rough finish to the season, losing three of their last four games.

Fans joked about Miami players fighting over the best Pop-Tarts flavor, a lighthearted jab at their inability to focus on winning.

One meme highlighted Miami’s dubious distinction of having the longest losing streak among Florida’s “Big 3” programs.

A sarcastic post called out Miami for celebrating bowl appearances while consistently failing to secure victories.

A relatable take showed Miami’s offense helplessly watching their defense get torched again.

Another jab mocked Miami’s fan turnout, sarcastically suggesting the game looked like a typical Hurricanes “home game.”

A meme lamented Miami’s one-point loss in the final moments, dripping with mock sympathy.

A double-meaning meme twisted the knife, joking about yet another missed bowl victory for the Hurricanes.

A brutal stat-based meme reminded fans that Miami’s last bowl win came in 2016, and they’re now 3-13 in ACC postseason play.

Perhaps the most biting meme suggested Miami is “allergic” to winning bowl games, reaching “an impressive level.”

The Hurricanes may have lost the game, but their meme-worthy performance ensured they dominated online conversations.

Iowa State wins Pop-Tarts Bowl, celebrates with a sweet twist

The No. 19 Iowa State secured a thrilling 42-41 comeback victory over No. 16 Miami to claim the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. But the real highlight? The post-game celebration.

The Cyclones took the quirky tradition to heart, digging into a giant Pop-Tart mascot after their win at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. In true Pop-Tart fashion, the mascot entered a giant toaster and emerged fully “toasted” — ready for the team’s playful consumption.

Quarterback and Pop-Tarts Bowl MVP Rocco Becht set the tone by choosing the Cinnamon Roll flavor as his mascot of choice for toasting.

Meanwhile, two other Pop-Tarts mascots stood nearby, holding roses in what seemed like a eulogic nod to their fallen snack friend.

From edible mascots to a toaster-shaped trophy and sprinkles scattered along the sidelines, the event added a flavorful twist to the college football tradition.