Miami is eighth nationally in the post week seven ESPN Football Power Index. Miami moved up one spot after Mississippi fell five places in the ESPN FPI as a result of a 24-21 win over Washington State on Saturday. Ohio State is first in the ESPN FPI and in both national polls.
The ESPN FPI simulations project Miami to finish with 11.7 wins and 1.1 wins with a 29.6 percent chance to win out, 56.1 percent to win the ACC, 80.5 percent for a College Football Playoff berth, 16.3 percent to make the national championship game and 7.