What happened: The College Football Playoff committee placed Miami at No. 1 in its first rankings of the season, the first time the Hurricanes have held the top spot in CFP history. Georgia is No. 2 and Utah No. 3, with Texas at No. 7.

Why it matters: Miami's next game is at Notre Dame, which debuted at No. 11, putting the top seed against a ranked opponent on the road. Notre Dame has ruled out leading tackler Drayk Bowen with a right ankle injury suffered against Navy.

What to watch: Miami plays at Notre Dame this week, with the committee's next rankings to follow.