APTOPIX Mississippi Florida Football
Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) jumps in celebration after rushing for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — New Florida coach Jon Sumrall called his program a sleeping giant w…
Florida made a massive jump in The Associated Press Top 25 and landed in the top 10 for the first time in five years. The Gators’ 24-point win over Mississippi on Saturday earned them a 13-rung promotion to No. 8. That's their highest ranking since 2020 and first top-10 appearance since 2021. Texas, Georgia and Notre Dame continued to hold the top three spots, Miami was a season-high No. 4 and Ohio State moved up two spots to No. 5. Indiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and BYU completed the top 10. The Longhorns received 62 of 70 first-place votes.
