Georgia Tech and Virginia have yet to stumble in ACC play, which makes them seemingly destined to face one another in the conference title game. Miami doesn't play UVA this year either, and the Cavaliers beat Louisville earlier in the season, meaning the Hurricanes are going to need help if they want to guarantee a spot in Charlotte.

No. 9 Miami: (5-1): Just when the Hurricanes seemed on a clear track for the CFP, an interception streak returned to haunt Carson Beck in a loss to Louisville. With one mulligan already used, Miami risks slipping late in the season, much like last year when two November losses ended its playoff hopes.

Miami's odds to make the College Football Playoff didn't fall drastically after Friday's loss, but its margin for error is shrinking.

Miami Hurricanes followers cannot be blamed for having flashbacks after losing to Louisville. We have seen this act over and over and over the last two decades.

The Miami Hurricanes play Stanford this week on the 2025 college football schedule. Here's what to know, including date, game time and TV schedule.