Site: Independence Stadium, Shreveport, La.

When: Dec. 27, 3:30 p.m.

TV: ABC

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Series: Miami leads 8-5-2Last meeting: Miami 20-16 (Dec. 15, 1987)

Coaches: Al Golden (Miami), Steve Spurrier (South Carolina)

Players to watch: This could be a coming-out party for Miami freshman QB Brad Kaaya. He’ll likely need a big game for the Hurricanes to win their first bowl game since 2006. On the other sideline, how often will Steve Spurrier tweak the Canes with verbal jabs before, during and after the game?