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University of Miami football team ranked No. 7 in AP preseason poll
The University of Miami football team has been ranked No. 7 in the Associated Press (AP) preseason poll released on Monday afternoon. This ranking represents the team's highest preseason position since 2018.
Read the full story at The Miami HurricaneWhy It Matters
The ranking serves as a benchmark for the team's competitive standing in the upcoming college football season.
Key Facts
- The University of Miami football team is ranked No. 7 in the AP preseason poll.
- This is the team's highest preseason ranking since 2018.
- The last time the team achieved top 10 rankings in back-to-back seasons was 2004-2005.
- The poll was released on Monday afternoon.
Who's Mentioned
organizationSMU“Ranked No. 19 in the poll.”personMario Cristobal“Fifth-year head coach of the Hurricanes.”organizationUniversity of Miami“The football team receiving the No. 7 ranking.”organizationAssociated Press“The organization that released the preseason poll.”organizationNotre Dame“Ranked No. 4 in the poll; upcoming opponent for Miami.”organizationLouisville“Ranked No. 24 in the poll.”organizationOhio State“Ranked No. 1 in the poll.”organizationIndiana“Reigning national champions ranked No. 6.”