Florida football enters 2026 season unranked in preseason polls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Florida football will begin the 2026 season unranked in both major preseason polls, as first-year coach Jon Sumrall prepares the team for its opener against Florida Atlantic on September 5. The Gators are also noted as the 27th team, receiving votes in the AP poll. Sumrall is focused on readying the team, emphasizing urgency ahead of their final intrasquad scrimmage on August 19. Florida faces a challenging schedule, including five teams currently ranked in the AP Top 25 starting with No. 9 Ole Miss on September 26.
- •Florida football is unranked in the AP preseason Top 25.
- •They will play Florida Atlantic on September 5.
- •Coach Jon Sumrall emphasizes urgency in preparations.
- •Florida faces five ranked teams during the season.
- •The Gators are 27th in others receiving votes.
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Florida football unranked in second preseason Top 25 poll
"Florida football enters the 2026 season unranked as first-year coach Jon Sumrall prepares the team for a tough schedule.
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