Another L hit the scoreboard for Florida football, and this one has some real sting. The team dropped its second straight game in Week 10, a tough 23-7 defeat against the visiting Oklahoma Sooners. Now sitting at a shaky 5-4 overall record and 3-4 in SEC play, it is clear the Gators are just playing for a shot at a bowl berth at this point in the season. After that brutal loss in the Swamp, Sumrall’s squad got completely shut out in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, a major slide after holding the de facto No. 27 ranking with 81 points last week.
From #27 To Nowhere: What Happened To Florida’s Ranking
Man, going from having some votes to absolutely zero, that’s gotta hurt. This isn’t just a small slip, it’s a total disappearance from the coaches’ ballot. The last time Florida was left off this poll entirely was in the final edition of the 2025 rankings, which tells you this isn’t a typical mid-season blip. They were right on the cusp of the Top 25, and now they are totally gone. Oklahoma, on the other hand, actually managed to claw back a couple of votes after their road win, so at least someone is getting something out of it. It is a stark reminder of how quickly perception can shift in college football.
The SEC Power Structure Still Strong, But Without The Gators
Even with Florida’s demotion, the SEC still owns the Coaches Poll. Eight schools from the conference are holding strong in the top 25. Georgia is still running things at No. 1 in the nation, leading the pack. Then you have Alabama at No. 7, Texas at No. 8, Tennessee at No. 9, Kentucky at No. 13, Ole Miss at No. 17, LSU at No. 22, and South Carolina jumping into the mix at No. 24. Missouri took a hit and is now the de facto No. 27 team with 147 points, showing they are right there with Florida in the “just outside” club, but at least Missouri has votes! It really puts into perspective how tough the SEC is, and how quickly teams can get buried if they aren’t performing.
Next up, Florida hits the road to take on No. 13 Kentucky. That game is set for Saturday, Nov. 14, in Lexington, with a 6:15 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN. For Florida, this is a huge game. Every single one matters now if they want to make any kind of postseason.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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