ESPN named Miami as one of 11 teams on its "College football impatience index: The clock is ticking on these teams in 2025." Miami is listed in the "Return on investment" tier with LSU, Oklahoma and Texas Tech. ESPN lists three other tiers.
Florida and USC are in the "Seeking a CFP breakthrough tier." Penn State is alone in the "Championship or bust tier." The "Coach must deliver soon tier" has Alabama, Auburn, Florida State and Wisconsin.
ESPN lists the coach, 2024 results, last national and conference titles and College Football Playoff appearance for each of the 11 teams on its list.