In what could be a major blow to the Miami Hurricanes’ College Football Playoff (CFP) aspirations, the CFP selection committee has confirmed it will not re-rank teams that are not participating in conference championship games. The announcement, made by CFP chair [Name], effectively limits Miami’s chances of moving up in the rankings without playing for a title.
Miami, currently on the outside looking in for a CFP berth, finished the regular season strong but fell short of qualifying for the ACC Championship Game. The Hurricanes’ postseason hopes now rest on other teams’ performances in conference title games, as their inability to improve their standing through on-field play could leave them locked out of the top four.
“The committee evaluates teams based on their entire body of work, and our process does not include re-evaluating teams who are idle during conference championship weekend,” the CFP chair stated.
For Miami, this news is a double-edged sword. While the team’s resume, including key wins and a strong strength of schedule, remains intact, they are now at the mercy of chaos in other games. Upsets in the SEC, Big Ten, or Big 12 title games could potentially open the door, but without re-ranking, the Hurricanes face long odds.
Fans and analysts alike have voiced frustration, with some arguing that Miami’s strong regular-season performance deserves greater consideration. However, the committee’s stance underscores the importance of earning a spot in a conference title game as a critical step toward playoff contention.
As Miami waits for the final CFP rankings, all eyes will be on the outcomes of this weekend’s championship games, which will ultimately decide their fate.
