Miami is still undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the country, but the Hurricanes were pushed to the limit in a 38-35 victory over North Carolina on Saturday.
Now, Miami heads into one of its biggest games of the season against No. 4 Notre Dame, while both basketball programs have opened their 2026-27 campaigns.
Miami earns historic No. 1 CFP ranking as Notre Dame lands surprisingly low
Miami made program history Tuesday night, earning the No. 1 spot in the first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026. The Hurricanes are ranked first by the selection committee for the first time since the CFP rankings began in 2014, but the bigger surprise came from where Saturday's opponent landed.
Notre Dame, ranked fourth in the AP Top 25, opened at No. 11 in the CFP rankings. The Fighting Irish are 7-1 and sit behind three teams with two losses, including No. 5 Alabama, No. 7 Texas and No. 10 Ole Miss.
Georgia followed Miami at No. 2, with Utah third and defending national champion Indiana fourth. Kentucky checked in at No. 6, while undefeated UCLA was placed eighth.
Miami and Wake Forest, ranked No. 16, were the ACC's only representatives in the committee's initial top 25.
Mark Fletcher Jr. makes history in North Carolina victory
Mark Fletcher Jr. made program history in the win against UNC, scoring three touchdowns against the Tar Heels to become Miami's all-time leader in combined rushing and receiving touchdowns with 38. He also tied Stephen McGuire's school record of 35 career rushing touchdowns.
ProCanes in NFL Week 8
- Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans: Ward delivered his first career 300-yard passing performance, completing 26 of 40 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. He also rushed for 41 yards on seven carries in Tennessee's 43-36 overtime loss to Cincinnati.
- Greg Rousseau, Buffalo Bills: Rousseau recorded three tackles, one sack and two passes defended as Buffalo defeated Baltimore 36-10.
- Kamren Kinchens, Los Angeles Rams: Kinchens finished with seven tackles, including four solo stops, in the Rams' 24-9 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Andy Borregales, New England Patriots: Borregales converted one of his two field-goal attempts, connecting from 34 yards, and made all three extra-point attempts in New England's 24-19 victory over Miami.
Around the program
Men's basketball falls to No. 1 Florida in season opener
No. 14 Miami opened its second season under coach Jai Lucas with a 77-67 loss to top-ranked Florida on Monday. Acaden Lewis led the Hurricanes with 24 points on 9-of-20 shooting in his Miami debut, while Somto Cyril contributed 13 points and seven rebounds. Shelton Henderson finished with seven points and nine rebounds.
Florida's Thomas Haugh finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Rueben Chinyelu grabbed 14 rebounds. Miami returns home Friday, Nov. 6, to face Wagner at 9 p.m. ET on ACC Network.
Women's basketball opens season with dominant win over FAU
Miami women's basketball began its 2026-27 season with a 75-48 victory over Florida Atlantic on Monday. Junior Ahnay Adams led the Hurricanes with a career-high 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting while adding eight rebounds. Gal Raviv and Soma Okolo each scored 11 points, and Gianna Corbitt grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds.
Miami will host Jacksonville on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.
Baseball announces 2027 schedule
Miami baseball unveiled its 54-game regular-season schedule for 2027, featuring 31 home games and 30 ACC games. The Hurricanes will open the season Feb. 19 against New Haven at home.
Five-star receiver Brysen Wright nearing decision
Miami is one of three finalists for five-star 2028 wide receiver Brysen Wright, who is expected to announce his college decision Thursday, Nov. 5. He is deciding between Miami, Florida and Texas.
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