The Hurricanes moved up three spots in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings — a significant jump that helps keep Miami’s playoff hopes alive.

Carson Beck wasn’t watching.

“What’s our spot?” the UM quarterback responded when a reporter asked about where the Hurricanes are ranked.

No. 15 Miami is in line for a playoff spot, according to ESPN’s projected bracket. But as the highest-ranked ACC team, that projection likely assumes UM will win the conference — a remote possibility. In the likely event the Hurricanes miss the ACC championship, Miami will have to do enough to impress the selection committee to earn an at-large bid.

But that is not what is drawing the attention of players and coaches. They are locked in on Saturday’s game against N.C. State, which has already beat

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