Florida Gators fall to Missouri, drop in ESPN power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:17 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Florida Gators suffered their first loss of the season on October 5, falling 45-17 to the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field. With this defeat, Florida was demoted seven spots to No. 14 in ESPN's college football power rankings. The Gators struggled offensively and defensively; standout running back Jadan Baugh was limited to just 1 yard on 11 carries after an early success. Florida is now set to host South Carolina on October 10 for their annual homecoming game.
- •Florida Gators lost 45-17 to Missouri on October 5.
- •Gators dropped to No. 14 in ESPN's college football power rankings.
- •Jadan Baugh averaged 150 rushing yards but struggled against Missouri.
- •Florida will host South Carolina on October 10 for homecoming.
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN demotes Florida in college football power rankings after Week 5
"The Florida Gators took a tumble in ESPN's college football power rankings after their Week 5 loss on the road to the Missouri Tigers.
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