Florida State tumbled out of the US LBM Coaches Poll after a 28-22 loss to Miami, snapping the Seminoles’ streak of top-25 appearances this season. Miami, ranked No. 3, rallied for 19 points in the fourth quarter, underscoring the ACC’s shifting balance and putting FSU at 3-2 (0-2 ACC). The defeat disrupts a narrative of gradual improvement and raises the stakes as the schedule stiffens and the team seeks a quick bounce-back.

Fantasy managers should approach FSUs’ offense with caution as they navigate a demanding slate. Stabilization on offense and clearer role definition will be key before trusting big-number production, especially against Stanford, Clemson and Florida. The poll movement also reshapes perceived strength within the ACC and beyond, impacting early-season betting and DFS timelines.

Miami's resurgence redefines the season as they roll past Notre Dame, USF, Florida and a 28-19 takedown of Florida State. With Texas and Penn State scuffling, the Canes look like the safest surprise bet and a potential fantasy anchor, thanks to a menacing line, a QB playing with swagger, and playmakers delivering big, consistent fantasy moments.

Week 6 chaos ripples beyond Miami: Alabama's revenge over Vanderbilt, UCLA's upset of Penn State, and Colorado's battles with Deion Sanders' squad, all while no single playoff favorite stands tall. The piece stitches a shifting landscape where Miami's rise stands out as the most compelling fantasy-driven storyline.

Malachi Toney erupted for Miami, flashing a true freshman ceiling with a 100-yard night and game-winning burst potential for the Hurricanes' pass game. Carson Beck reasserted his Heisman-caliber upside with four TDs on a clean 19-of-23 line on the road against Florida State, lifting fantasy value for Miami’s offense. Jakobe Thomas spearheaded a defense that throttled a high-scoring Seminoles unit, while questions linger about Florida State’s QB play as Castellanos regressed. Coaching miscues and penalties add risk in late-game situations for both teams.

Fantasy takeaways center on Toney’s breakout that could push him into weekly FLEX/WR3 territory, Beck’s high-floor, big-game upside, and a defense-driven path for Miami’s fantasy options. Castellanos’ wobble and Norvell’s and Cristobal’s clock-management keep volatility elevated for the next outing, but this result reshapes targets and game plans for both programs going forward.