I think Miami is the second-best team in the ACC. Although this is the coaches poll, which generally does not have much as stock as the AP, this is still pretty telling of what the country thinks about Miami. I think Miami is better than Pitt and NC State, but we'll see what happens on the football field.
CanesCounty - Miami Ranked 17th in Preseason Coaches Poll, Fourth In ACC
Miami ranks behind Clemson, NC State and Pittsburgh in ACC in Coaches Poll
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