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Miami ranks No. 7 in Coaches Poll to open 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:10 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Miami ranks No. 7 in Coaches Poll to open 2026 season

Summary

Miami football begins its 2026 season ranked No. 7 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, the team's highest opening ranking since 2004. The Hurricanes have improved three spots from last season after reaching the national championship game. They feature seven players on the preseason All-ACC team, including player of the year Darian Mensah. Concerns arise as Miami contends with rivals like No. 4 Texas and No. 5 Notre Dame, which it narrowly outperformed last year for a College Football Playoff berth. The Hurricanes face Notre Dame on November 7, a key matchup to address ranking questions.

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By the Numbers

•Miami opens the season with a preseason ranking of No. 7.
•The Hurricanes reached the national championship game last year.
•Darian Mensah is the preseason ACC player of the year.
•Miami plays a rematch against Notre Dame on November 7.
•The Hurricanes will face ranked team No. 23 Clemson on October 3.

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4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Miami football opens 2026 season below bitter rival in rankings

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It's the highest Miami has opened a college football season since 2004. So why might Hurricanes fans be miffed at the preseason Coaches Poll?
— Yahoo Sports

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