Florida football jumps into CBS Sports' top 25 preseason rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Florida football has moved up 49 spots to No. 22 in CBS Sports' preseason rankings ahead of the 2026 season. This comes under first-year coach Jon Sumrall, who has reinvigorated the program by retaining last year's talent and adding players from the transfer portal. Florida was ranked No. 71 last season due to injuries and coaching changes, but experts believe the current roster has top-30 quality. The Gators are the eighth SEC team in the top 25, joining teams like Georgia and Alabama. They will open the season on September 5 against Florida Atlantic.
- •Florida moves to No. 22 in CBS Sports' preseason rankings.
- •Jon Sumrall's recruitment strategy bolsters team outlook.
- •Florida opens the 2026 season against Florida Atlantic on September 5.
- •Gators are eighth SEC team included in the top 25.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Florida makes massive jump in CBS Sports' preseason rankings
"Florida football ascends nearly 50 spots into the top 25 of the preseason CBS Sports 138 as expectations surge under first-year coach Jon Sumrall.
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