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Florida Gators placed in Tier 10 of ESPN's preseason rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:08 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Florida Gators placed in Tier 10 of ESPN's preseason rankings
Summary

ESPN has ranked the Florida Gators among Tier 10 of its preseason college football tiers for the upcoming 2026 season, under the categorization "It has to get better. Right? Right?!?" After a disappointing 2025 season, Florida is looking to improve under new head coach Jon Sumrall. The team has struggled since Marco Wilson's infamous shoe throw in 2020, with a record of 29-37 in that span. The Gators are set to begin their season on September 5, hosting FAU at The Swamp.

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  • •Florida ranked in Tier 10 of ESPN's preseason college football tiers.
  • •The Gators have a 29-37 record since 2020.
  • •Jon Sumrall is entering his first season as head coach.
  • •The Gators will host FAU on September 5 at The Swamp.
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  • 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Where Florida lands on ESPN's preseason college football tiers
What they're saying
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ESPN ranked all 138 FBS college football teams into tiers ahead of the 2026 campaign. Here's where the Florida Gators landed.

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