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Miami Hurricanes climb to No. 1 in AP Top 25 Poll after double overtime win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:17 PM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Miami Hurricanes climb to No. 1 in AP Top 25 Poll after double overtime win

Summary

The Miami Hurricanes have reached No. 1 in the AP Top 25 Poll for the first time since 2002, following a 43-35 victory over rival Florida State on Saturday. The win improved Miami's record to 6-0 this season. AP Poll voters recognized Miami's unbeaten start. Meanwhile, BYU is ranked second, marking its highest position since 1984. The Hurricanes will aim to extend their win streak to seven against Pittsburgh next Saturday.

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•Miami is 6-0 after defeating Florida State in double overtime.
•The Hurricanes are ranked No. 1 for the first time in 24 years.
•BYU holds the second spot in the AP Top 25 Poll.
•Miami's next game is against Pittsburgh on Saturday.

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The Miami Hurricanes survived against rival Florida State on Saturday. Miami needed an interception in double overtime to put away FSU and take the 43-35 victory. The win took Miami to 6-0 on the year. Now, AP Poll voters are rewarding Miami for their 6-0 start, per Nick Kosko of On3. Miami is ranked number one for the first time since the 2002 […] The post Miami is No. 1 in AP Top 25 Poll for first time in 24 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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