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Miami running back Javian Mallory (21) celebrates with offensive lineman Ben Congdon (58) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Miami is now No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002. No. 2 BYU has reached its highest ranking since its 1984 national championship season. Notre Dame and Georgia remain in the top five despite close losses. This week, five of the top seven teams lost, marking a first in the AP poll's 90-year history. Miami and BYU benefited most from the chaos, joined by Ohio State in a tightly packed top three.
