Miami Hurricanes favored to win 2026 ACC Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Miami Hurricanes have been selected as the preseason favorites to win the ACC Championship in 2026, topping the conference's poll with 3,159 points and 165 of 185 first-place votes. This marks the first time Miami is favored since joining the ACC in 2004. The Hurricanes will open their season against Stanford on September 4. Other top contenders in the poll include SMU, Louisville, Clemson, and Georgia Tech.
- •Miami totals 3,159 points in the preseason poll.
- •The Hurricanes received 165 first-place votes.
- •Miami's season opener is against Stanford on September 4.
- •Top five in voting also includes SMU, Louisville, Clemson, and Georgia Tech.
- •Florida State is predicted to finish 11th.
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Hurricanes voted preseason 2026 ACC Title Favorites
"High expectations for the Canes heading into the 2026 season
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