Miami Hurricanes surge to No. 4 after dominant win over Central Michigan

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Miami Hurricanes surge to No. 4 after dominant win over Central Michigan
Summary

The Miami Hurricanes secured a decisive 52-3 victory against Central Michigan on September 26, turning a 3-0 deficit into a 35-3 halftime lead. The performance boosted Miami’s standing in both the AP and Coaches Polls, moving them up two spots to No. 4 in the AP Poll and one spot in the Coaches Poll. Despite the win, Miami's 13 penalties for 107 yards indicate areas needing improvement. The Hurricanes' next challenge comes against Clemson on October 3.

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  • •Miami defeated Central Michigan 52-3 on September 26.
  • •The Hurricanes moved to No. 4 in both AP and Coaches Polls.
  • •Miami overcame an early deficit to dominate the game.
  • •The team committed 13 penalties for 107 yards.
  • •Clemson is the next opponent for Miami on October 3.
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  • 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Hurricanes move up in polls after blowout win over Central Michigan
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The Miami Hurricanes certainly took care of business in their way, way overdue first Saturday game of the season, turning an early 3-0 deficit into a 35-3 halftime lead on the way to a 52-3 final score. Once the Hurricanes got their feet under them in the first quarter, they turned on the jets and […]

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