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Florida would appear on CFP bracket and host a first-round game based on AP Top 25; 6 SEC teams in

Florida would be in the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket for the first time based on The Associated Press Top 25 released Sunday and the Gators would host a first-round game. First-year coach Jon Sumrall's team zoomed up 13 spots to No. 8 in the poll, which would give the Gators the last home-field spot and the Southeastern Conference a total of six teams in the field. Texas, Georgia,…

Florida has made significant strides in the AP Top 25, jumping 13 spots to No. 8, which has secured them a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket. As the last home-field spot, Florida will host a first-round game, with Ohio State, Indiana, Alabama, and Georgia set to host the other first-round games. Alongside Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Miami, Ohio State will be among the top four seeds.

The bracket will begin with Florida facing No. 9 Mississippi, and the winner will then face No. 1 Texas. The first-round games are scheduled for Dec. 18 and 19, with quarterfinals on Dec. 30 and Jan. 1, semifinals on Jan. 14 and 15, and the championship game on Jan. 25 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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