The College Football Playoff selection committee released its first rankings of the 2026 season on Tuesday, placing the Miami Hurricanes at No. 1.
The Hurricanes earned the top spot after a strong start to the campaign, highlighted by a victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers on October 24 at Hard Rock Stadium. In that game, wide receiver Malachi Toney scored a touchdown as Miami secured a win that bolstered their playoff resume.
The initial rankings set the stage for the remainder of the season, with the committee set to update its top 25 weekly through the end of the regular season.
