The Miami Hurricanes were bumped up a spot in the College Football Playoff rankings this week. They sit at No. 8 after BYU's 17-13 loss to Kansas last weekend sent the Cougars tumbling down the rankings.

On Saturday, the leading player on the Miami (Florida) Hurricanes, Heisman Trophy candidate Cam Ward, shared his thoughts on the phenomenon with a strong statement as told by an Associated Press journalist. Ward was asked what he thought about the controversy to which he sent a strong message, according to reporter Tim Reynolds.

After moving up one spot in The Associated Press Top 25 Poll and two spots in other polls on Sunday, Miami moved up from No. 9 to No. 8 in Tuesday night’s CFP rankings after BYU and Tennessee tumbled following their loses over the weekend.

The Hurricanes still have the inside track to make it to the ACC Championship Game, which is their only realistic way to make the College Football Playoff.

Another win for Alabama could help bolster their resume and ranking entering the final week of the regular season. Milroe completed 11 of 16 pass attempts for 186 yards and two touchdowns as Alabama dominated Mercer in a 52-7 victory.