Miami's only loss this season was the opening game blowout by Florida 3-28. After winning their Orange Bowl game against #1 Nebraska 31-30, the Hurricanes were moved to the #1 National Championship ranking.
In one of the most controversial final season polls, after #1 and #2 lost their final games and #3 Auburn won their final game but were passed over for the #1 spot by this Miami team who were ranked #5 before the game.