No. 5 Miami Extends ACC Win Streak, Playoff Hopes Fade for Kentucky and LSU
In Miami-Fort Lauderdale news, No. 5 Miami is moving closer to an ACC title game rematch with Wake Forest after securing their 11th consecutive ACC victory at home against Duke, while Kentucky and LSU's College Football Playoff hopes were dashed…

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 15, 2026 — The No. 5 ranked Miami football team is continuing its strong performance in the Atlantic Coast Conference, moving closer to a potential ACC title game rematch with Wake Forest. This comes after Miami secured its 11th consecutive ACC victory at home, defeating Duke.
The team’s recent triumph over Duke marks a significant milestone, extending their winning streak within the conference to eleven consecutive games played at home. This sustained success places Miami in a favorable position as the season progresses, heightening anticipation for a potential rematch in the ACC championship game against Wake Forest.
In separate developments impacting college football’s top contenders, the postseason aspirations for both the Kentucky and LSU football programs have been significantly dimmed. Both teams have experienced consecutive losses, a setback that has effectively dashed their hopes for a College Football Playoff appearance. The exact number of consecutive losses for Kentucky and LSU, and the specific opponents they faced in those games, were not provided in the summary.
The Miami-Fort Lauderdale area continues to be a focal point for college football news, with Miami’s consistent ACC victories drawing considerable attention. The team’s performance suggests a strong contender for the conference title. Meanwhile, the college football landscape sees shifts as other teams, such as Kentucky and LSU, face the conclusion of their playoff ambitions following recent defeats.
Further details regarding the scores of the games, the dates of these matchups, or the specific impact of these losses on the rankings of Kentucky and LSU were not included in the provided summary. The focus remains on Miami’s upward trajectory in the ACC and the setbacks experienced by Kentucky and LSU in their playoff pursuits.
Story summarized from the original created by By MARK LONG, Associated Press on www.local10.com, see more information here.
