Florida Surges to No. 8 in AP Top 25 College Football Rankings
In the latest AP Top 25 college football rankings, Florida surged 13 spots to No. 8 after defeating Mississippi, marking their first top-10 appearance in five years. Four teams entered the rankings: Oklahoma State, Boise State, UCLA, and Kentucky, while…
Rochester, NY, September 27, 2026 — The latest Associated Press (AP) Top 25 college football rankings have seen significant movement, with the Florida Gators making a notable leap.
Following a decisive victory over Mississippi, the Florida Gators have surged 13 spots in the rankings, now occupying the No. 8 position. This marks the team’s first appearance in the top 10 in five years, reflecting a strong performance in recent games.
The rankings also indicate several teams entering the Top 25. Oklahoma State, Boise State, UCLA, and Kentucky are among the teams that have newly entered the national rankings. Conversely, Penn State, Louisville, Michigan, and Texas A&M have dropped out of the AP Top 25.
Further details regarding the specific scores of the games or the exact order of the teams that dropped out were not provided in the summary.
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