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Florida's 45-17 defeat to Missouri dropped them from No. 8 to No. 16 in the AP rankings, but power ratings analysts argue the result was an outlier. Alabama surged to No. 5 ahead of a pivotal SEC clash with Georgia, while Florida prepares to face South Carolina.
After Week 5, Missouri’s victory over Florida and Alabama’s dominant win over Mississippi State have significantly altered College Football Playoff projections. While top seeds remain stable, the SEC’s strength is evident, with Alabama rising to a potential No. 2 seed. Florida’s loss has dropped them out of the immediate playoff conversation, and the Big 12 remains a puzzle with Utah emerging as a top contender.
The AP Top 25 rankings for Week 6 saw significant movement after Missouri defeated Florida 45-17, causing the Gators to drop eight spots to No. 16. Missouri climbed 11 spots to No. 14, while Alabama moved up to No. 6 after a dominant win over Mississippi State. Pittsburgh entered the rankings at No. 25 despite losing its starting quarterback.
Alabama’s Keelon Russell proved nearly uncontainable in a 56-23 win over Mississippi State, solidifying the Crimson Tide as a top playoff contender. Meanwhile, the ACC suffered a catastrophic week, with Pitt losing its starting quarterback to injury and multiple teams falling. Missouri’s dominant victory over Florida vaulted them into the playoff conversation, while the Big Ten’s playoff hopes now rest on unexpected teams like UCLA and Northwestern.
Alabama secured a 56-23 victory over Mississippi State to maintain the top spot in SEC power rankings, while Missouri delivered a major upset by defeating Florida 45-17. Kentucky staged a dramatic comeback to beat South Carolina in overtime, and Georgia overcame a slow start to defeat Vanderbilt. The rankings reflect a competitive conference with Alabama and Georgia leading, followed by Texas, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Missouri’s dominant 45-17 victory over Florida triggered a massive 11-spot jump in the AP Top 25, pushing the Gators out of the top 15. The SEC remains volatile, with Alabama and Missouri climbing while Florida and Mississippi State fall. Upcoming games between Georgia-Alabama and Ohio State-Indiana will likely determine the final national title contenders.
Following Week 5 of the 2026 college football season, Alabama has climbed to the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff (CFP) projections after a 56-23 victory over Mississippi State. Missouri’s decisive win over Florida vaulted them into the top 12, while Utah secured the Big 12 conference championship projection. Miami remains the No. 1 seed, and Ohio State holds the No. 3 spot. The first-round CFP matchups include Boise State vs. Alabama, BYU vs. Georgia, Missouri vs. Indiana, and UCLA vs. Mississippi State. Quarterfinals feature Notre Dame, Miami, Ohio State, and Texas. Semifinals are projected to pair Georgia vs. Miami and Indiana vs. Ohio State, with the national championship in Las Vegas.
The Week 5 AP Top 25 poll saw significant movement, led by Missouri’s 11-spot jump to No. 8 after defeating Florida 45-17. Texas and Georgia remain at the top, while Florida dropped eight spots to No. 14. The SEC continues to cannibalize itself, with Alabama, Ole Miss, and LSU also experiencing shifts.
The AP Top 25 poll saw significant movement in Week 6, led by Missouri's dramatic rise after defeating Florida. The Tigers climbed 11 spots to No. 14, while the Gators fell eight spots to No. 16. Alabama also improved its ranking after a dominant win over Mississippi State, and Pittsburgh entered the poll at No. 25 following a comeback victory.
The Week 5 AP Top 25 poll places Texas at No. 1, with Alabama rising to No. 6 ahead of a critical matchup against Georgia. Missouri jumped 11 spots to No. 14 after defeating Florida, while Pittsburgh entered the rankings for the first time. Indiana fell to No. 7, and Kentucky dropped out despite an overtime win.
Missouri defeated No. 8 Florida 45-17 in a historic upset, causing the Gators to drop to No. 15 in the Coaches Poll while the Tigers rose to No. 16. Austin Simmons led Missouri with 340 passing yards, and the team recorded its largest margin of victory against a top-10 opponent since 1976.
Missouri climbed 11 spots to No. 14 in the AP Top 25 after defeating Florida 45-17. The win caused Florida to drop eight spots to No. 16. The SEC now holds nine teams in the top 25, with Texas and Georgia maintaining the top two positions.
Missouri’s 45-17 victory over Florida triggered a significant shift in the AP Top 25 rankings. The Tigers climbed 11 spots to No. 14, while the Gators fell eight spots to No. 16. Texas remains No. 1, and Georgia holds No. 2, but the top 10 saw minor adjustments, including Alabama moving to No. 6 and BYU rising to No. 8. Pittsburgh entered the poll at No. 25, while Kentucky dropped out despite an overtime win.
The Southeastern Conference is defined by extreme week-to-week volatility, where high rankings offer no protection against sudden collapse. Missouri (4-1) defeated Florida 45-17, ending the Gators' undefeated streak and exposing their defensive fragility. This result follows a pattern where recent top-ranked teams, including Mississippi and LSU, suffered significant losses. Missouri’s victory, led by Austin Simmons and Jamal Roberts, marks the program’s first win over a top-10 opponent at home in 16 years. The SEC’s depth and schedule density suggest multiple teams may finish with 9-3 records, complicating College Football Playoff strength-of-schedule arguments.
No. 25 Missouri defeated No. 8 Florida 45-17 on Oct. 3, ending a nine-game losing streak against ranked opponents. Austin Simmons threw for 340 yards, and Jamal Roberts rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns. Florida's star rusher Jadan Baugh was limited to 13 yards on 12 carries, and the Gators' secondary struggled without key injuries.