Florida football ranks ninth in Athlon Sports' SEC preseason rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Florida football is positioned ninth in Athlon Sports' 2026 preseason SEC power rankings, just ahead of South Carolina. Following a disappointing 4-8 season in 2025, head coach Jon Sumrall aims to revitalize the program with a revamped roster and coaching staff. Key concerns for the upcoming season include the quarterback battle between Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr., and the performance of the offensive line. Florida faces a challenging schedule, ranked as the seventh toughest nationally, starting with a matchup against FAU on September 5.
- •Florida finishes 2025 season with a 4-8 record.
- •Jon Sumrall begins his tenure as head coach.
- •The Gators face a challenging schedule ranked seventh nationally.
- •Season opener against FAU scheduled for September 5.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Florida's status in Athlon Sports' preseason SEC power rankings
"Athlon Sports recently released its 2026 preseason SEC power rankings, with Florida football cracking the top 10 in the stacked conference.
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