No. 8 Florida got absolutely rocked, falling 45-17 to No. 25 Missouri on Saturday. After a huge promotion in the poll just last week, the Gators are now set to take a massive tumble in the newest AP Top 25 after that seriously lopsided loss. This isn’t just a tough loss, it’s a complete dismantling that’s going to hit them hard.
Bama’s Statement Win and the Unbeaten Remain Untested
While Florida was getting thumped, No. 8 Alabama made a statement, putting a dominant 56-23 beating on No. 16 Mississippi State. Both of those teams came into the weekend undefeated, so Alabama’s win wasn’t just big, it was a major flex that should see them rise in the rankings. Talk about a contrast in fortunes for the No. 8 spots! Meanwhile, the top of the heap stayed pretty solid, with No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Notre Dame, and No. 4 Miami all remaining unbeaten. They’ve been mostly untested too, which makes you wonder when they’ll finally face a real challenge. Oh, and No. 1 Texas was just chilling, totally idle on Saturday after a hard-fought road victory against Tennessee in Week 4.
Bye Weeks and Bumps: Oregon’s QB Concerns
Six AP Top 25 teams actually had the week off, getting some much-needed rest or recovery time. No. 9 Ole Miss used their bye week to regroup after suffering their first loss of the season, ironically, to Florida a few weeks back. No. 13 Utah also had a break after a solid 31-17 win against Big 12 foe Iowa State. But the bye week for No. 15 Oregon came at a super important time: it gave quarterback Dante Moore a crucial week to focus on recovering after he took a scary hit to the head. You never want to see that, and hopefully, he’s good to go. The two newest teams in the poll, No. 19 Oklahoma State and No. 23 UCLA, also got to take a breather this weekend.
So, get ready for some serious shifts in the AP Top 25. Those new rankings are dropping at 2 p.m. EDT, and you know there’s going to be some drama when they do.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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