Florida Gators coaches dismiss preseason rankings ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:27 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Florida Gators, entering the 2026 season unranked, are not focused on preseason polls. First-year head coach Jon Sumrall emphasized that he does not pay attention to rankings, even as Florida was listed 27th in the US LBM polls. Defensive coordinator Brad White expressed that such rankings do not serve as motivation, stating that the team's focus is on performance rather than external noise. Florida, predicted to finish ninth in the SEC according to various polls, will open the season on September 5 against Florida Atlantic.
- •Florida is unranked in the US LBM preseason Top 25 coaches poll.
- •Jon Sumrall claims not to pay attention to preseason rankings.
- •Florida was ranked 27th in others receiving votes.
- •Gators are projected to finish ninth in the SEC.
- •The season opener is scheduled for September 5 against Florida Atlantic.
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Why Florida football coaches don't care about preseason rankings
"Florida football coaches not concerned about preseason polls as the Gators enter the 2026 season unranked.
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