Florida football projected for College Football Playoff despite loss to Missouri
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Florida football faced a significant setback in Week 5, losing 45-17 to Missouri. Despite the defeat, CBS Sports continues to project Florida for the College Football Playoff, placing them as the No. 10 seed. Florida's coach Jon Sumrall will need to address defensive issues as they prepare for an upcoming homecoming game against South Carolina on October 14. The Gators aim to rebound in the SEC with hopes of securing a path to ten wins this season.
- •Florida lost to Missouri 45-17 in Week 5.
- •CBS Sports still projects Florida for the College Football Playoff.
- •Florida is currently placed as the No. 10 seed in playoff projections.
- •Upcoming game against South Carolina is scheduled for October 14.
- •Jon Sumrall needs to improve the team's defensive performance.
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Florida still projected for College Football Playoff by CBS Sports
"DEspite a brutal loss in Week 5 to Missouri, Florida football is still projected to reach the College Football Playoff by CBS Sports.
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