This marks the first time Miami has been ranked in a season ending poll since the end of the 2009 season. Miami finished that year 9-3 and ranked 15th in the Final BCS Standings and 19th in the Final AP Poll.
The Hurricanes spent five weeks earlier season in the rankings. They entered after a season opening 70-3 pounding of Football Championship Subdivision Florida A&M. The entered the rankings at number 25 and rose as high as ten after beginning the season 4-0.
Miami fell to number 16 after suffering their first loss of the season to Florida State in week six.