Miami’s Loss Causes Major Falling-Out

Miami is out of the rankings for the first time since 1999, and Auburn is the new No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25.

The Hurricanes’ latest loss -- a 31-7 debacle at Louisville -- ended a streak of 107 consecutive poll appearances that was the nation’s longest current streak.

“That doesn’t really change anything,” Miami Coach Larry Coker said Sunday. “The poll didn’t help us yesterday, and the poll won’t help us tomorrow. Doesn’t change anything.”

Ohio State remained No. 1 for the fourth straight week. The Buckeyes received 59 first-place votes from a panel of 65 media members.

USC is No. 3, and West Virginia is up to No. 4. Each received two first-place votes, as did Auburn. Florida is fifth, up two places after a 21-20 win at Tennessee.

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Auburn tight end Cole Bennett is expected to sit out at least six weeks because of a broken right ankle, Coach Tommy Tuberville said. Bennett is scheduled for surgery today.... Colt Brennan threw for 296 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score as Hawaii defeated Nevada Las Vegas, 42-13, at Honolulu on Saturday night. The Warriors (1-1) racked up 583 yards of total offense, including 359 in the first half. The Rebels are 1-2 after their 11th straight loss on the road. UNLV quarterback Rocky Hinds, a transfer from USC, completed 13 of 37 passes for 166 yards with one interception.