Florida falls but remains in the AP Top 25 after an embarrassing loss to Georgia
Florida football narrowly avoided dropping out of the AP Top 25 following its upset loss against Georgia, dropping eight spots in Sunday’s latest rankings.
The Gators (5-3, 3-3 SEC) from No. 17 to No. 25 in the Associated Press after a 277-8 loss to the Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Florida received 94 points, putting it just ahead of Northwestern, which leads the scoring teams with 79 points.
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Saturday’s loss was particularly costly in Florida, which committed four turnovers and allowed Georgia to build a 24-0 halftime lead. The Gators managed just 54 yards rushing and didn’t score until the fourth quarter. Georgia, meanwhile, climbed one spot to No. 2 behind Miami, receiving seven first-place votes.
Florida remains one of the top 10 SEC programs in the rankings, although it is currently the lowest ranked team in the conference. Georgia leads the league, followed by No. 8 Kentucky, No. 9 Alabama and No. 10 Texas. South Carolina, which defeated Florida earlier this season, entered the poll at No. 23.
Elsewhere, Ohio State suffered a notable decline in the week, falling from No. 2 to No. 11 in a loss to USC. The Trojans entered the rankings at No. 18, while Utah moved up three spots to No. They went up, 3, and New Mexico made its first appearance under No. 22.
Florida returns to Gainesville, Oklahoma on Saturday, Nov. 7, looking to avoid another loss that could push it out of the standings entirely.
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PHOTOS: Top highlights from the 2026 Georgia vs. Florida game
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall talks with Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart prior to the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Top highlights from the 2026 Georgia vs. Florida game
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall talks with Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart prior to the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Final score, recap and analysis from Florida’s rough loss to Georgia
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) carries the ball during the first quarter against the Florida Gators at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Top highlights from the 2026 Georgia vs. Florida game
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs QB Gunner Stockton (14) carries the ball as Florida Gators safety DJ Coleman (33) defends the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Top highlights from the 2026 Georgia vs. Florida game
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators safety DJ Coleman (33) defends as Georgia Bulldogs QB Gunner Stockton (14) carries the ball during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Top highlights from the 2026 Georgia vs. Florida game
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators QB Aaron Philo (12) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Top highlights from the 2026 Georgia vs. Florida game
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators tight end Lacota Dippre (17) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Florida falls out of the US LBM Coaches Poll’s top 25 after a competitive flight game
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Justin Williams (83) carries the ball as Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Chris Cole (9), defensive back KJ Bolden (4) and defensive end Ellis Robinson (1) make a tackle during the first Mercedes-Benz race. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Top highlights from the 2026 Georgia vs. Florida game
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators QB Tramell Jones Jr. (9) throws a pass against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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DJ Coleman, Bailey Stockton aggravated Florida’s loss to Georgia
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Bailey Stockton (3) catches a pass against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second game of Mercedes-Benz. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Bailey Stockton deserves the offensive player of the game contest loss
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Bailey Stockton (3) runs the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the Mercedes-Benz second leg. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Top highlights from the 2026 Georgia vs. Florida game
Oct 31, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators safety DJ Coleman (33) releases a pass intended for Florida Gators wide receiver Jaden Edgecombe (23) in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Amet Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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AP Top 25 college football rankings after Week 9
RK
Forum
REC
PV
1
Miami (62)
8-0
1
2
Georgia (7)
7-1
3
3
Utah (1)
8-0
6
4
Our Lady
7-1
5
5
UCLA
8-0
7
6
Indiana
8-1
4
7
BYU
7-1
8
8
Kentucky
7-1
9
9
Alabama
6-2
10
10
Texas
6-2
11
11
Ohio State
6-2
2
12
Ole Miss
6-2
12
13
Texas Tech
7-1
13
14
Arouse the woods
7-1
14
15
LSU
6-2
15
16
Tennessee
6-2
16
17
Houston
6-2
18
18
USC
7-2
No
19
Missouri
6-2
23
20
Boise State
7-1
20
21
Iowa
6-2
No
22
New Mexico
7-1
No
23
South Carolina
5-3
No
24
Arizona
6-2
22
25
Florida
5-3
17
Votes are marked in parentheses in the first place.
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Others receiving votes
Northwestern 79, Oregon 55, UTSA 43, SMU 27, Virginia Tech 12, Duke 10, Minnesota 8, Liberty 4, Oklahoma State 3, Louisville 1
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