Miami Hurricanes Ranked No. 10 in Preseason Coaches Poll

The latest Coaches Poll has ranked the Miami Hurricanes at number 10 in the preseason top teams. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) features Miami (No. 10), Clemson (No. 6), and SMU (No. 16) among its representatives on the list. Notably, the Texas Longhorns secured their first-ever preseason top spot, narrowly surpassing defending national champion Ohio State with a 28–20 lead in first-place votes. Historically, only one team ranked No. 1 in the preseason (2017 Alabama) has gone on to win the national championship. The upcoming season opener between Texas and Ohio State, a top-ranked versus second-ranked clash, is expected to be a critical early test for both programs. Conference-wise, the SEC leads with nine teams in the poll, followed by the Big Ten with six, the Big 12 with five, and the ACC with three. Miami's appearance at No. 10 is significant, reflecting a strong transfer portal class that includes former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck. Under head coach Mario Cristobal, Miami has shown steady progress and nearly reached the College Football Playoff last season. Quarterback Cam Ward's breakout campaign contributed to him being selected as the first overall pick in the 2...