Miami Hurricanes Rise in CFP and AP Polls

The Miami Hurricanes, despite being idle last week, advanced to No. 8 in the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings and No. 11 in the Associated Press poll, following losses by higher-ranked teams like BYU and Tennessee. As the highest-ranked Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) team, Miami is projected to receive a No. 3 seed in the CFP, securing a bye into the quarterfinals. The Hurricanes are 9-1 overall this season and 5-1 in ACC play, with crucial games against Wake Forest and Syracuse remaining. Winning these games would likely secure their spot in the ACC Championship Game. The top four seeds in the CFP are reserved for the highest-ranked conference champions, placing Miami in a strong position for the playoffs.