With only five games behind them, the Miami Hurricanes have risen quickly. They have moved up ten and 11 spots after five games and seven weeks of polls. In a season full of adversity the Hurricanes have been impressive.
Miami leads the way among the ACC teams in the Coaches poll. The Hurricanes moved up to seventh from tenth in the Coaches Poll. Clemson who was previously second fell to eighth in the Coaches poll after their loss at Syracuse.
Several other ACC and ACC affiliated teams are ranked. Virginia Tech is 14th in both polls, Notre Dame 13th and 16th and North Carolina State 16th and 17th.