The Miami football program’s ranking of eighth in the preseason poll was their highest since being in the same spot in the 2005 preseason poll. It’s also the first time that Miami is in the preseason top ten since 2005. Miami is ranked higher in the preseason poll than all of their opponents this season.
The Miami football team also received the highest ranking in the ACC Coastal Division and second highest in the ACC. Clemson who is the overwhelming favorite to win their fourth consecutive ACC Championship is ranked second as predicated. Alabama is first.