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Miami Ranks 15th; USF Eyes Group of Five Spot

11/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The College Football Playoff rankings name the University of Miami as the top ACC team at No. 15, largely due to its season-opening win over Notre Dame.
Miami remains at No. 15 despite two conference losses, though it trails five one-loss teams.
South Florida (University of South Florida Bulls) is projected as the Group of Five representative at No. 24, contingent on winning the American Conference.

History

Historical Context

The College Football Playoff (CFP) system was introduced in 2014, replacing the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) that had been in place since 1998. This new format, determined by a 13-member committee, allowed four teams to compete for the national title, culminating in Ohio State's victory over Oregon in the inaugural championship game on January 12, 2015. The CFP has since transformed college football's competitive landscape.

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Story summary

The College Football Playoff rankings name the University of Miami as the top ACC team at No. 15, largely due to its season-opening win over Notre Dame.
Miami remains at No. 15 despite two conference losses, though it trails five one-loss teams.
South Florida (University of South Florida Bulls) is projected as the Group of Five representative at No. 24, contingent on winning the American Conference.

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