Originally from miamihurricanes.com
The University of Miami football team checked in at No. 19 in the preseason AP Poll Monday.
This marks the third time in the last four years Miami has started the season ranked. The Hurricanes opened the 2021 season at No. 14 and the 2022 campaign at No. 16.
Last season, Miami climbed as high as No. 17, boasting a top-25 offense and defense nationally in their second year under head coach Mario Cristobal.
Eleven Hurricanes have garnered preseason recognition, highlighted by defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr., running back Damien Martinez, linebacker Francisco Mauigoa, wide receiver Xavier Restrepo and quarterback Cam Ward, among others.
Miami is one of four Atlantic Coast Conference teams set to begin the 2024 campaign ranked, alongside No. 10 Florida State, No. 14 Clemson and No. 24 NC State.
The Hurricanes are also listed 19th in the first US LBM Coaches Poll of the season, which was released last week.
Miami kicks off its season against Florida on Sat., Aug. 31 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.
