The College Football Playoff selection committee unveiled its first rankings of the 2026 season on November 4, placing the Miami Hurricanes at the top spot.
Miami earned the No. 1 ranking following a strong start to the campaign, highlighted by a victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on October 24. In that game, Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney celebrated a touchdown alongside quarterback Darian Mensah.
The initial rankings set the stage for the playoff race as the season progresses toward the postseason.
