Miami Hurricanes Reach No. 1 In AP Poll After Double-Overtime Win
The Miami Hurricanes football team is currently among six undefeated teams in college football, having recently achieved the No. 1 ranking in the AP poll for the first time since 2002 following a double overtime victory over the Florida State…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 18, 2026 —
The Miami Hurricanes have moved to No. 1 in the AP poll for the first time since 2002, following a double-overtime victory over the Florida State Seminoles. Miami is also among six undefeated teams in college football, according to the information provided.
The ranking marks a significant point in the Hurricanes’ current season: the team has reached the top spot while maintaining an undefeated record. Its latest result came against Florida State and required two overtime periods. The available information does not provide the final score or further details about how the game unfolded.
The AP poll recognition follows a gap of more than two decades since Miami last reached No. 1 in that poll. The exact date of the latest ranking and the poll’s full standings were not provided. No details were given about the other five undefeated teams, the Hurricanes’ schedule, or what comes next for the team.
The result and ranking are the central developments in the summary: Miami defeated Florida State in double overtime and subsequently held the AP poll’s top position. The information provided does not identify individual players or coaches, describe the teams’ performances beyond the outcome, or state whether the ranking changed in later polls. Those details cannot be confirmed from the available account.
Story summarized from the original created by Lazaro Chavez on themiamihurricane.com, see more information here.
