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Miami Dealt Crushing College Football Playoff Forecast

Miami Dealt Crushing College Football Playoff Forecast

Summary

The Miami Hurricanes football team finished the 2025 season with a 10-2 record but may miss out on the 12-team College Football Playoff despite favorable outcomes in recent games. ESPN's Heather Dinich predicts that Miami will rank 11th, potentially being excluded in favor of champions from other conferences.

Key Facts

  • Miami Hurricanes have a 10-2 record for the 2025 season.
  • They are ranked No. 12 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
  • Texas Tech and Georgia's wins in conference championships benefited Miami's playoff chances.
  • Miami is projected to finish at No. 11, just outside of the playoff spots.
  • Heather Dinich of ESPN predicts Miami's exclusion in the final rankings.
  • Alabama and Notre Dame are predicted to be ranked ahead of Miami.
  • Miami previously defeated Notre Dame, but Notre Dame has won its last 10 games.
  • The final playoff selection announcement will be made on Sunday at noon ET.

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