Miami's ACC gauntlet is a myth they sell to excuse their own mediocrity. Their "top 15" recruiting hasn't translated to an ACC title in 20 years, so that depth agument is laughable. The committee rewards wins, not just a tough schedule you can't navigate. Their defense gave up 8.1 yards per play in key losses, which is a foundation for failure, not a playoff run. Teams like Indiana or Texas Tech earn their hype by actually winning the games in front of them, something Miami consistently fails to do. The Hurricanes are the most overrated program in the country every single August.