NewsThe Miami HurricaneOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County
Miami Hurricanes hold No. 1 ranking in AP Top 25 poll following victory over Pittsburgh
The Miami Hurricanes retained the No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the second consecutive week after defeating Pittsburgh 52-23 on Saturday. The win improved Miami's record to 7-0, making them one of only three undefeated teams remaining in the FBS alongside Utah and UCLA.
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The victory preserves Miami's undefeated season and top national ranking while shaking up the broader college football landscape as multiple other top-ten teams suffered their first losses.
Key Facts
- The Miami Hurricanes retained the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 poll for the second consecutive week.
- Miami defeated Pittsburgh 52-23 on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium, improving their record to 7-0.
- Miami received 59 out of 70 first-place votes in the Sunday AP poll.
- Quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 387 yards and four touchdowns against Pittsburgh.
- Wide receiver Malachai Toney recorded a school-record 16 receptions for 194 yards and three touchdowns.
- Miami, Utah, and UCLA are the final three undefeated teams remaining in the FBS.
- BYU and Texas Tech both lost their undefeated status after defeats to UCF and Cincinnati respectively.
- Eleven top-10 teams have suffered losses over the past three weeks, tying a record in AP poll history.
- Miami's next game is scheduled against North Carolina in Chapel Hill on Halloween.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationBYU“Previously undefeated team that suffered its first loss”OrganizationMiami Hurricanes“College football team holding the No. 1 national ranking”OrganizationUtah“Ranked No. 6 and one of three remaining undefeated FBS teams”OrganizationUCLA“Ranked No. 7 and one of three remaining undefeated FBS teams”OrganizationHouston“Big 12 team that played against Utah”PersonMalachai Toney“Miami wide receiver with a school-record 16 receptions”OrganizationCincinnati“Team that defeated Texas Tech”OrganizationAssociated Press“Publisher of the weekly college football Top 25 poll”locationChapel Hill“Location of Miami's upcoming game against North Carolina”OrganizationNorth Carolina“Upcoming opponent for Miami”OrganizationFlorida State“Rival college football team previously defeated by Miami”OrganizationPittsburgh“College football team defeated by Miami”OrganizationTexas Tech“Previously unbeaten team that lost to Cincinnati”OrganizationUCF“Team that defeated BYU in double overtime”PersonDarian Mensah“Miami quarterback who threw for 387 yards and four touchdowns”OrganizationOhio State“Ranked No. 2 in the AP poll”locationHard Rock Stadium“Venue where Miami played Pittsburgh”OrganizationGeorgia“Ranked No. 3 in the AP poll”