Missouri Rises to No. 14 in AP Top 25 After Dominant Win Over Florida

Missouri jumps to No. 14 in AP Top 25 after crushing Florida, while Texas stays at No. 1 for fourth week.

October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Columbia, Missouri — Missouri climbed to No. 14 in the AP Top 25 following a commanding 45-17 victory over Florida, which saw the Gators drop eight spots to No. 16.

Texas maintained its position as the top-ranked team for the fourth consecutive week, with Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, and Ohio State rounding out the top five. The Longhorns received 61 of 70 first-place votes, just one less than the previous week.

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Missouri’s impressive performance propelled them from No. 25 to No. 14, marking their highest ranking since October 2025. The Tigers’ win over Florida was their most significant rise this season, second only to Florida’s own 13-spot jump last week. Meanwhile, Iowa fell six spots to No. 20 after a 17-point loss to Ohio State, and SMU dropped three places to No. 24 following an underwhelming home win against Boston College.

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