When CBS Sports analyst Brad Crawford released his post-spring college football top 25 rankings on Sunday, he didn't go with the conventional choice. He went with Miami. The Hurricanes, fresh off a national championship game appearance just four months ago, landed at No. 1 overall in Crawford's list, edging out Texas for the top spot. That's a significant statement in a landscape where Ohio State, Oregon and Notre Dame are also in the conversation heading into 2026. Crawford has been a consistent Miami believer throughout this offseason. Back in February, he projected the Hurricanes as the No. 1 overall seed in his early 2026 CFP bracket , and his latest rankings only reinforce that confidence. This is not a one-off take. It's a thesis. Why Crawford has Miami ranked No. 1 The case for Miami at the top isn't without nuance. The Hurricanes lost some significant pieces after going 13-3, including quarterback Carson Beck, pass rushers Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, and offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa.…