Miami Hurricanes Push for College Football Playoff Spot

The Miami Hurricanes, currently ranked No. 12, are pushing for a spot in the College Football Playoff. ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips is advocating for their inclusion alongside the winner of the Texas game, emphasizing the competitive landscape of college football.

Miami's head coach Mario Cristobal recently responded to criticisms from Texas coach Steve Sarkisian regarding Miami's scoring tactics in their game against Pittsburgh, where Miami secured a 38-7 victory.

Cristobal defended his team's performance, pointing out that Miami had a common opponent with Texas, Florida, which they defeated 26-7, while Florida had previously beaten Texas 29-21. This back-and-forth highlights the ongoing debate over playoff selections and the perception of different conferences, particularly the SEC's dominance in the narrative surrounding playoff contention.