The Miami Hurricanes move up into top three in latest Associated Press poll.
Jakobe Thomas #8 of the Miami Hurricanes reacts to sacking DJ Lagway #2 of the Florida Gators during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 20, 2025. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
Miami beat in-state rival Florida convincingly, 26–7, on Saturday and got rewarded extra for it on Sunday.
The Hurricanes (4–0) received the No. 2 ranking in the latest Associated Press poll, the program’s best ranking since 2017. Miami achieved the No. 4 ranking earlier this season and last year.
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