The Miami Hurricanes continue to rise and impress, even with a bye week.
Despite sitting out this past week, the Canes moved up to No. 11 in the AP Poll, showing that their strong performance this season is being recognized by the nation. Miami also holds steady at No. 9 in the College Football Playoff rankings, which will be updated again Tuesday evening.
Though the Hurricanes are still in pursuit of a spot in the playoff picture, their upward movement in the polls demonstrates the growing confidence in their abilities. Miami is 9-1 overall and 5-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), with their only setback coming in a narrow loss to Georgia Tech. Despite this, the Canes are on track to potentially face Southern Methodist University in the ACC Championship game, as long as they continue to take care of business in their upcoming matchups.
While the team might’ve hoped for a bigger jump after losses from BYU and Tennessee—both of whom remained ahead of Miami in the rankings—there’s still plenty of optimism. The Hurricanes’ strength of schedule and ability to bounce back from adversity has fans excited about what’s to come. The path is still clear for Miami: win out against Wake Forest this Saturday and Syracuse the following week, and the ACC Championship is within reach.
This past week’s rise in both the AP and Coaches Polls is a testament to Miami’s resilience and determination. Even during a week off, the Canes are maintaining their momentum and proving that they’re a force to be reckoned with.
With a huge game against Wake Forest set for Saturday at noon, Miami is locked in and ready to make their push for the College Football Playoff. The Canes have shown they’re not just playing for now—they’re playing for something greater. Get ready, because the Miami Hurricanes are making their mark, and the best is yet to come!
