Teams
See also: 1986 NCAA Division I-A football seasonOklahoma and Michigan began the season ranked at #1 and #2 respectively, but the Wolverines slipped to #3 behind Miami following the Hurricanes 23-15 defeat of #13 Florida on September 6. A 28-16 defeat of Oklahoma by #2 Miami on September 27 pushed Miami into the #1 ranking, with Alabama moving into the #2 spot. However, Alabama lost to Penn State 23-3 on October 25, a result that jumped the Nittany Lions to the #2 spot behind Miami. Michigan regained the #2 spot after their 31-7 victory over Purdue, coupled with Penn State's close 17-15 victory over un-ranked Maryland that same day. But, the following week, Penn State once again found itself ranked #2 following Minnesota's 20-17 upset victory over Michigan. Penn State then finished the out the regular season on November 22 with a 34-14 victory over in-state rival Pitt, while Miami finished their season the following Thursday with a 36-10 victory over East Carolina to set-up the #1 vs. #2 showdown.
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