Florida joins AP Top 25 after victory over Auburn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Florida football entered the AP Top 25 for the first time this season, ranked No. 21, following a 44-39 win at Auburn on Saturday night. The victory marked the team's third consecutive win to open the season, and it was their first SEC win since 2023. The Gators are one of ten SEC schools ranked in the Top 25, with Texas and Georgia occupying the top two spots. Florida will next host Ole Miss on Saturday, September 26, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
- •Florida improves to 3-0 after defeating Auburn in Week 3.
- •The Gators are ranked No. 21 in the AP Poll.
- •Florida's last appearance in the Top 25 was the 2025 preseason ranking.
- •The team will face Ole Miss on September 26.
- •Nine SEC schools feature in the latest AP Top 25 rankings.
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Florida cracks AP Top 25 for first time this season after Auburn win
"For the first time this season, Florida football finds itself among the top 25 in the AP Poll after beating Auburn on the road in Week 3.
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