The 8-0 Miami Hurricanes, equipped with two Heisman Trophy contenders in quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney, took the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff's first rankings release Tuesday night, followed by Georgia at No. 2.
Miami tops 1st CFP rankings as date with No. 11 Notre Dame looms
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