Miami Takes Lead by Itself in Both Polls
Miami moved ahead of Washington by one point to take sole possession of first place in this week’s Associated Press college football poll.
The Hurricanes and Huskies tied for the top spot last week, but Miami broke the deadlock after beating Virginia Tech, 43-23, Saturday. Washington beat Pacific, 31-7.
Although Miami received three more first-place votes than Washington (32-29), the Hurricanes lead by only one point (1,517-1,516) because three voters placed them third. Washington was third on one ballot.
Miami has a larger lead in the USA Today-CNN coaches’ poll, where the Hurricanes increased their cushion from one to 17 points. The coaches gave Miami a 37-22 edge in first-place votes.
USC, ranked 15th last week, moved up to No. 13 after beating Washington State, 31-21. The Trojans are ranked 14th in the USA Today-CNN poll.
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