Following his second touchdown of the night, Miami receiver CJ Daniels looked directly into the ESPN camera and sang the FSU war chant.

The U isn't just back -- so is its swagger.

Miami owns the state of Florida, having knocked down South Florida, Florida and Florida State, further cementing its case for the top team in the country. Penn State's stunning loss at UCLA doesn't help Oregon. Texas losing in The Swamp doesn't help Ohio State.

Miami earning its first road win -- against an FSU team that beat a now-surging Alabama -- helped the Canes further legitimize what could be their first No. 1 ranking in the CFP era. The 13-member selection committee doesn't release its first ranking until Nov. 4, but this is the latest projection of what the group's top 12 would look like if it were

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