Florida Gators fall to No. 16 after loss to Missouri
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Florida Gators dropped from No. 8 to No. 16 in the AP Poll following a 45-17 defeat against Missouri on October 7. The loss significantly impacted their playoff aspirations, as Florida faces upcoming challenges against top-ranked Texas and Georgia. Coach Jon Sumrall’s squad, previously 4-1, will need to regain momentum to remain relevant in the College Football Playoff race.
- •Florida lost 45-17 to Missouri, falling to No. 16 in the AP Poll.
- •The team's earlier success included a win against Ole Miss.
- •Florida faces No. 1 Texas on October 17 and No. 2 Georgia on October 31.
- •Running back Baugh struggled, contributing only 13 yards on 12 carries.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Florida Gators Drop To No. 16 After Crushing Defeat To Missouri
"Florida fell from No. 8 to No. 16 after a 45-17 loss. Can they climb back? The answer lies in two specific matchups against Texas and Georgia.
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