What happened: The College Football Playoff Selection Committee ranked Miami seventh in its Nov. 10 rankings. The Hurricanes were No. 1 in the committee's first rankings, released Nov. 4.

Why it matters: Miami's drop of six spots in one week reshapes its path to a playoff berth with the field set to be seeded off these rankings. The committee's order is the one that determines seeding and byes as the regular season winds down.

What to watch: The committee releases its next rankings after another week of games.