Florida climbs in latest college football rankings following season opener
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Florida moved to No. 31 in the latest USA TODAY Sports college football re-rank released Tuesday. The Gators climbed five spots after a 66-21 victory over the FAU Owls during the opening weekend at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This win marked the beginning of the Jon Sumrall era for the program. Despite the jump, the team remains 10th among Southeastern Conference schools in the rankings. The conference currently features eight programs ranked within the top 25, including Texas, Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma, and Alabama. The Gators are scheduled to host the Campbell Fighting Camels in a non-conference matchup on Saturday, Sept. 12.
- •Florida defeated the FAU Owls 66-21 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
- •The program climbed to No. 31 in the USA TODAY Sports re-rank.
- •Jon Sumrall serves as the head coach for the Florida football program.
- •The team plays the Campbell Fighting Camels at home on Sept. 12.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Florida cracks US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 after Week 1 win over FAU
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Florida moves up in USAT's college football re-rank after Week 1 win
"Florida football got a boost from its Week 1 win over the FAU Owls in the Swamp, gaining ground in USA TODAY Sports' latest college football re-rank.
"Florida football entered the top 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll rankings following its blowout victory over the FAU Owls in the Swamp during Week 1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:11 PMFlorida cracks US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 after Week 1 win over FAU
Florida football entered the top 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll rankings following its blowout victory over the FAU Owls in the Swamp during Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:44 PMFlorida moves up in USAT's college football re-rank after Week 1 win
Florida football got a boost from its Week 1 win over the FAU Owls in the Swamp, gaining ground in USA TODAY Sports' latest college football re-rank.
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