Florida rocketed into the top 10 of the CBS Sports 138 rankings after a massive 52-28 win against Ole Miss. That’s a huge 14-spot jump in just two weeks! We’re four weeks deep into the regular season, conference play is on for most teams, and all those preseason expectations? Gone, baby, gone.
The Gator Surge Over Preseason Hype
Experts are finally looking at what teams are doing *on the field*, not what we *thought* they’d do back in August. It’s about time, too! Teams like Texas A&M and Oklahoma, who started the year in the top 10 with College Football Playoff dreams and loads of talent, are now totally out of the top 35 after some rough early-season setbacks and falling short in performance. Their talent is still there, sure, but the results just haven’t measured up. Florida, on the other hand, was maybe seen as a solid, top-20 caliber team on paper. But now, after starting 2-0 in SEC play and that dominant showing against Ole Miss, they’re looking like a whole different beast. Talk about reevaluating expectations! This climb shows that early season performance absolutely overrides any pre-season hype.
The Top Tier Tangle and Who’s Who
While Florida is making moves, the battle for the very top is heating up, too. Texas and Georgia are still holding down the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, both undefeated at 4-0, but the gap is closing fast. Texas carries an average ballot ranking of 1.4, with Georgia right on their heels at 1.9. There’s no clear consensus among the experts on who truly deserves that top spot, but one thing’s for sure: those two teams are in a tier of their own, leading the charge for No. 1. It’s a real heavyweight debate right now, and every snap from here on out is gonna be under a microscope. Further down the list, we’ve got Miami at No. 3, Notre Dame at No. 4, and Ohio State rounding out the top five. Indiana, Alabama, Florida, and BYU fill out the rest of the top nine, all showing strong starts. This isn’t just about the top two, it’s about a whole new landscape emerging.
It’s not just the top making noise, either. Experts are shedding preseason expectations across the board, elevating teams like UCLA and Oklahoma State in response to their strong starts. The message is crystal clear: what you do on the field right now means everything. This isn’t about last year, or what you were supposed to be. It’s about showing up every Saturday, every game, and delivering. The CBS Sports 138 rankings are finally matching the on-field results, and you gotta love that. This early season action has completely reshaped the college football picture. Keep your eyes peeled, because this season is just getting started and who knows what other surprises are waiting!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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