Florida Gators fall to Missouri in road defeat, rankings in question
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Florida Gators suffered a 45-17 defeat to the Missouri Tigers on October 3 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. This loss marks Florida's first of the season following a prior win over Mississippi. Missouri effectively stifled the Gators' running game, limiting them to just 42 yards on the ground. Quarterback Aaron Philo struggled to connect, throwing for under 200 yards, with his only touchdown coming in the second quarter. The Gators' ranking status will be assessed in upcoming polls, with speculation suggesting they may drop but remain in the top 15.
- •Florida lost 45-17 to Missouri on October 3.
- •The Gators managed only 42 rushing yards during the game.
- •Aaron Philo threw for less than 200 yards in the loss.
- •Florida's rankings may be affected but likely remain in the top 15.
- •The updated college football rankings will be released on October 4.
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Florida football rankings: Where will Gators fall after Missouri loss?
"Where will Florida fall in the rankings after the Gators lost to Missouri on the road on Saturday? Here's a projected look.
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