HurricanesWednesday, November 11
The Hurricanes fell from No. 1 to No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings
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Miami's first loss cost it. The Hurricanes fell from No. 1 to No. 7 in the playoff committee's second rankings after losing 31-24 at Notre Dame on Saturday. The Irish moved up six notches to No. 5. Georgia is the new No. 1, followed by Utah, Alabama and UCLA.
Miami fell to No. 7 as Notre Dame climbed to No. 5
College Football Playoff ranking
First rankingsNov. 10
Miami 1Notre Dame 11
7 +600%5 −55%
Sources: Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Times
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| First rankings | Nov. 10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 1 | 7 | +600% |
| Notre Dame | 11 | 5 | −55% |
Miami is 8-1 overall and 6-0 in the ACC, and its simplest path to the playoff is winning the conference title game on Dec. 5. Wins in two of its last three games clinch a spot in that game. "ACC play for us is playoff football," coach Mario Cristobal said Monday.
- If the season ended today, Miami would host BYU in the first round
- First-round home games for seeds 5-8: Dec. 18 or 19
- Boise State at No. 24 is the highest Group of 6 team
Miami's road to the ACC title game
- Nov. 14Miami plays Duke.
- Nov. 21Miami plays Virginia Tech.
- Nov. 28Miami plays Boston College.
- Dec. 5ACC Championship Game; two wins in those three games clinch Miami a spot.
- Dec. 6The committee releases its final rankings.
Source: Miami Herald
Sources: Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Times