The countdown for the start of the 2026 college football season is down to less than a month. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectPaul Finebaum Believes Miami Is a Serious Playoff Contender"I really like Miami," Finebaum said. I see a serious playoff team." It gives them a 63.3% chance to make the College Football Playoff and a 5.3% chance to win a national championship. If the Hurricanes can navigate those games and avoid an unexpected loss along the way, another College Football Playoff appearance should be within reach.