Florida falls to Missouri while Alabama defeats Mississippi State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Florida’s rise in the AP Top 25 is likely to reverse after a 45-17 loss to Missouri. Ranked No. 8, Florida faced a daunting challenge against No. 25 Missouri, who secured a significant victory. Meanwhile, No. 8 Alabama dominated No. 16 Mississippi State with a score of 56-23. Several other top teams, including No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Notre Dame, maintained their unbeaten status during the week. Live updates and projections for the new rankings will be available following the game's conclusion.
- •Florida lost 45-17 to No. 25 Missouri.
- •Alabama won 56-23 against No. 16 Mississippi State.
- •No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Notre Dame are still unbeaten.
- •The latest AP Top 25 rankings will be released shortly.
- •Six Top 25 teams did not play this week.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Florida appears set to tumble while Bama hopes to rise
"A week after a huge promotion in the poll, Florida is bound to come down in the newest AP Top 25 after a lopsided loss. 25 Missouri on a Saturday while other ranked teams generally won in workmanlike fashion.
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