Florida news: Gators surge into top 10 of AP Top 25 Poll after beating down Ole Miss
Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators are on fire to start the 2026 season. After blowing out the Ole Miss Rebels 52-28, they have made a big surge up in the rankings of the latest AP Top 25 poll. Sumrall is going through his first year as the Gators’ head coach. He looks to bring them back to serious postseason contention, aiming for the College […] The post Florida news: Gators surge into top 10…
Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall and his team have made a significant impact in the latest AP Top 25 poll after a decisive 52-28 victory over Ole Miss. The Gators, currently sitting at No. 8, have jumped from their previous 21st spot, edging out Ole Miss, who dropped to the ninth position. Despite Ole Miss's absence of several key players due to injury, including star rusher Kewan Lacy, the Gators' offense dominated the game from start to finish.
Aaron Philo's balanced 196-yard passing game and 14-yard rushing touchdown complemented Jaden Baugh's 142-yard rushing performance and three touchdowns, while Duke Clark added 126 yards on 12 carries. The Gators' impressive start to the 2026 season includes a perfect 4-0 record after four games, setting the stage for a potential postseason run in the College Football Playoffs. Their next ranked game will be against the No. 19 Missouri Tigers on October 3 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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