Miami Hurricanes are officially the No. 1 team in college football, according to the CBS Sports 138, after a Week 7 that shook up the entire landscape. These guys needed two overtimes just to put away rival Florida State, but that win locked them in as one of the few unbeaten squads left standing. The Hurricanes aren’t just topping the charts; they’re entering the second half of the season as the team to beat, no question.
Miami’s Dominance and The Contender Gap
Mario Cristobal’s squad isn’t just sitting at the top; they’re in a tier all their own, pulling an average ballot ranking of a ridiculous 1.4. Sure, the experts aren’t completely unanimous on the No. 1 spot, but with no other team even touching a 2.5 average, it’s pretty clear Miami is legit. Right below them, Ohio State barely squeaked past BYU for that No. 2 slot. Then there’s another drop-off before you hit the next wave of contenders: Georgia, Notre Dame, and Indiana. These three are holding down spots 4 through 6, and even though all of them took a loss in Week 7, the experts aren’t letting them fall too far. Why? Because they’ve shown serious quality all season.
Risers, Fallers, and Teams on the Brink
Further down the board, we’re seeing some of the season’s biggest surprises keep climbing. UCLA is up to No. 7, and Wake Forest jumped to No. 15. Talk about making a statement early! But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Teams like Texas, Missouri, and Mississippi State are on what you’d call a “last chance” spot. They’ve each picked up a second loss, and while the experts aren’t kicking them out of the top 30 yet, you can feel the confidence slipping away compared to where they were earlier in the year. Texas really took a hit with that home loss to Florida, making them one of the biggest week-to-week adjustments in these rankings. Speaking of Florida, Jon Sumrall’s team is on a wild ride: after dropping 20 spots last week, they just surged back up ten spots to No. 24. What a rollercoaster!
So, Miami is on top as we head into the second half of the season. They’ve earned it, but now the target is squarely on their back. Every game is going to be a battle to prove they belong there. Can Mario Cristobal’s crew keep this incredible run going? You know the entire college football world is watching, waiting to see who steps up next.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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