Florida cracks Athlon's college football re-rank top 25 after Week 1
After a blowout win over FAU in the Swamp during Week 1, Florida football finds itself among the top 25 in Athlon Sports' re-rank.
The 2026 college football season kicked off with a strong performance by the Florida Gators, who demolished FAU 45-0 in their season debut at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The impressive victory caught the attention of sports media, resulting in the Gators being ranked among the top 25 teams by Athlon Sports in their initial regular-season re-ranking.
The Orange and Blue secured the 25th spot, positioned just behind Iowa (24th) and ahead of South Carolina (26th). The Southeastern Conference (SEC) showcased a dominant start to the season, with all eight member schools securing top 25 rankings. South Carolina and Missouri narrowly missed the cut, landing at Nos. 26 and 27, respectively.
Georgia claimed the top spot, followed by Texas (3rd), LSU (8th), Oklahoma (9th), and Texas A&M (10th) in the top 10. The remaining top 25 SEC teams include Ole Miss (11th), Alabama (14th), Tennessee (20th), and Florida (25th). Before embarking on their SEC schedule, Florida will host the FCS opponent Campbell Fighting Camels on September 12, with kickoff at 5:30 p.m. ET on the SEC Network+.
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