Florida finishes sixth in Learfield Directors' Cup rankings for 2025-26

The University of Florida's athletic program secured sixth place in the 2025-26 Learfield Directors' Cup standings, marking its 42nd consecutive year of top-10 finishes. The Gators achieved nine top-10 NCAA team finishes, including seven in the top five. Athletic director Scott Stricklin praised the commitment and resilience of the student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The Southeastern Conference had the most institutions in the top 25, with Florida being one of nine schools represented. Florida also maintained a strong academic record, with a 3.43 grade point average across its student-athletes and high graduation success rates.

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