Florida drops to No. 44 in SP+ rankings after loss to Georgia

Florida football's loss to Georgia on October 28 contributes to a significant fall in the ESPN SP+ rankings. The Gators lost 27-8, marking their sixth consecutive defeat in this rivalry matchup. Following the game, they slipped 13 spots to No. 44 in the overall SP+ standings, with an 8.2 rating. Their offensive SP+ rating also dropped to No. 33 nationally, while their defense improved by one position to No. 49. The Gators currently rank No. 22 in the Football Power Index. After Week 9, seven SEC teams remain in the SP+ top 25 rankings, led by Georgia.

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