Miami rose to the No. 1 position in the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 poll on Tuesday, marking the Hurricanes’ first appearance at the summit since the 2002 season. The move follows a tumultuous week that reshaped the rankings across college football.
Joining Miami at the top of the poll, Brigham Young University (BYU) secured the No. 2 spot, the highest ranking the Cougars have achieved since 1984. The rise reflects BYU’s strong performance in recent games, propelling the program back into national prominence.
The AP Top 25, a weekly poll of sportswriters and broadcasters, ranks the nation’s leading NCAA Division I football teams. Shifts in the poll often occur after weekend contests, injuries, or other developments that influence voters’ assessments.
Miami’s ascent to the top of the poll ends a 22‑year gap since the program last held the No. 1 ranking, while BYU’s placement ties its best finish in more than four decades. Both schools will look to maintain their positions as the season progresses.
Analysts note that the “chaotic week” of results and upsets contributed to the reshuffling of the top spots, underscoring the volatility of the college football landscape early in the campaign.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
