Unexpected Upset: Miami Hurricanes Stumble Against Georgia Tech, Reshaping AP Top 25 Rankings

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10/11/2024 22h06

**Miami Hurricanes Suffer Stunning Upset Against Georgia Tech, Shake Up AP Top 25 Rankings**

In a major college football shakeup, the Miami Hurricanes faced a surprising defeat at the hands of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The game, held inside Bobby Dodd Stadium, saw Miami, previously ranked No. 4, stumble in a shocking upset, thereby significantly altering their standing in the AP Top 25 rankings.

Last season, Miami head coach Mario Cristobal and his team were haunted by an infamous decision not to take a knee against Georgia Tech. Although there were no such blunders this time, the Hurricanes still found themselves unable to overcome their unranked opponents. This loss, their first of the 2024 season, means a notable drop from their lofty position in the rankings.

Speculation is rife about how far Miami will slide. They are predicted to fall behind undefeated teams like Indiana and BYU, potentially teetering on the edge of falling out of the Top 10 altogether. With their most notable victory being over Louisville, and a lack of other significant wins, Miami’s résumé is looking increasingly fragile. There is also a case for Notre Dame, buoyed by a win over Texas A&M, to leapfrog Miami, although Notre Dame's previous loss to Northern Illinois might hinder their climb.

In other significant matchups, the Texas Longhorns delivered a statement win against the Florida Gators, crushing them 49-17. Quinn Ewers shone brightly, passing for 333 yards and five touchdowns before Arch Manning took over in the fourth quarter. The Texas defense also stifled Florida, who were down to their third-string quarterback, underscoring the Longhorns' strength and boosting their ranking prospects even further.

Meanwhile, the Ohio State Buckeyes, currently ranked No. 2, easily dispatched the Purdue Boilermakers. Will Howard and TreVeyon Henderson led the offense with stellar performances, while the Ohio State defense dominated, limiting Purdue to a mere 206 total yards and forcing two turnovers.

These developments in college football highlight just how unpredictable the season can be, with Miami's drop and notable wins for Texas and Ohio State reshaping the AP Top 25 landscape.

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