When the second round of College Football Playoff Rankings were released on Tuesday, Miami found itself slotted as the top team in the ACC. Because of the placement, the Hurricanes were mocked into CFP bracket projections and graphics as the projected ACC champion as the 11-seed.

There's only one problem: Miami probably can't win the ACC and secure a bid for the league.

On paper, the Hurricanes have been the best team in the ACC by a wide margin. Miami beat No. 10 Notre Dame , No. 25 South Florida and Florida in nonconference play. They rate No. 13 in the SP+ ratings and feature one of the nation's best pass rushes behind defensive ends Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor .

"The conversation with Miami has been about their consistency, especially on offense," CFP selection

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