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Florida football moves up to 13th in latest ESPN SP+ rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:39 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Florida football moves up to 13th in latest ESPN SP+ rankings

Summary

Florida moved to 2-0 on the season following a 52-3 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. The performance resulted in a two-spot climb in Bill Connelly’s latest SP+ rankings, placing the Gators 13th overall with a 19.4 rating. While the offensive SP+ rating saw a minor 0.1-point decrease, the defensive unit moved up three spots to 10th nationally despite a slight 1.0-point numerical decline. Special teams also saw an improvement, rising to 13th in the analytics-based assessment. Florida is one of 11 SEC teams currently featured in the SP+ top 25, a group headlined by top-ranked Georgia. The Gators remain undefeated early in the season, marking their best start since 2021.

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By the Numbers

•Florida defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 52-3 on Saturday.
•The team currently ranks 13th nationally in the ESPN SP+ rankings.
•Florida’s defense ranks 10th in the latest data-driven assessment.
•The Gators are 2-0 for the first time since 2021.

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5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Florida gains ground in ESPN's SP+ rankings after Week 2 blowout win

What they're saying

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Florida football saw improvement in its ranking and other metrics in ESPN's SP+ data after a Week 2 blowout of the FCS Campbell Fighting Camels.
— Yahoo Sports

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