Miami improves to 4-0 after 26-7 win over Florida

The Miami Hurricanes rolled to a 26-7 victory over the Florida Gators on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, extending their unbeaten start to 4-0 and propelling the program further into the national conversation as the team prepares for ACC play. The win, which featured a dominant Miami defensive performance and continued offensive production, has moved Miami up in rankings and shifted betting markets and playoff projections nationwide.

Miami's defense set the tone, led by junior edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., who has emerged as one of the most disruptive players in college football. Pro Football Focus credited Bain with a 95.8 grade through four games and noted his season totals of 22 tackles, including four for loss, two sacks, a forced fumble and an interception. PFF analyst Max Chadwick wrote that Bain is "your Heisman through four weeks." NFL draft analysts have also taken notice; ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid called Bain "the most impactful draft eligible prospect in the country" after Miami's earlier win over USF, and Mel Kiper Jr. said Bain has top 10 upside if he remains healthy.

Power rankings and polls have reflected Miami's run but are not uniform. Pro...