Miami (FL) surged to No. 1 in the latest AP and Coaches polls after a historic Week 7 in which five of the prior top-seven teams lost, including Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Alabama, and Texas. The Hurricanes improved to 6-0 with a double-overtime victory over Florida State that featured controversial officiating on the final play. Other undefeated squads such as BYU, Texas Tech, UCLA, and Utah also climbed, while Ohio State (6-1) strengthened its resume with a road win at Indiana. Trader consensus reflects Miami’s offensive efficiency and defensive improvements alongside questions about schedule strength for all contenders and the impact of upcoming conference matchups, quarterback injuries, and potential upsets on the path to the final rankings.