Florida football projected to be No. 22 in AP Top 25 preseason poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:16 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Florida football is projected to be ranked No. 22 in the upcoming AP Top 25 preseason poll, as per CBS Sports. The Gators, who struggled last season after falling out of the rankings early, are looking to rebound under new head coach Jon Sumrall, following his successful tenures at Troy and Tulane. Florida retained key players and added new talent through the transfer portal, aiming to be competitive in the SEC. Their season begins with home games against FAU and Campbell before facing Auburn on the road.
- •Florida ranked No. 22 in CBS Sports' preseason AP Top 25 projection.
- •New head coach Jon Sumrall aims to improve team performance.
- •Gators retained talent and added players from the transfer portal.
- •First two games are at home against FAU and Campbell.
- •Florida faces Auburn to open SEC schedule after the home games.
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Florida projected to crack first AP Top 25 poll of 2026 season
"CBS Sports expects Florida football to be among the top 25 teams in the AP Poll's preseason rankings. Here's where they think the Gators will land.
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