Miami Hurricanes drop to No. 6 after Notre Dame loss
Miami fell from the top spot in the inaugural CFP rankings to No. 6 after an 8‑1 loss at Notre Dame, keeping them in contention to host a first‑round playoff game.
Key points
- Miami entered the season ranked No. 1 in the first CFP rankings.
- The team lost to Notre Dame, moving to an 8‑1 record.
- After the loss, Miami fell to No. 6 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
- Analyst Stan Becton says the drop still allows Miami to host a playoff game.
The Miami Hurricanes entered the 2026 college football season as the No. 1 team in the debut College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, topping both major polls and the inaugural CFP top‑25.
On Nov. 7, Miami suffered a loss at Notre Dame, bringing its record to 8‑1. Following the defeat, the Hurricanes fell to No. 6 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
Analyst Stan Becton projected that Miami would move from No. 1 to No. 6 in the second CFP rankings, a shift that would still position the team to host a first‑round playoff game.
The second CFP rankings are scheduled for release later on Tuesday, and will determine Miami’s placement after the Notre Dame loss.
Your questions, answered
What was Miami's record after the loss to Notre Dame?
Miami's record became 8‑1.
How did the loss affect Miami's ranking?
The Hurricanes fell from No. 1 to No. 6 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
Will Miami still host a playoff game despite the drop?
Analyst Stan Becton says the team remains positioned to host a first‑round playoff game.
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