Gators stand steady in The Athletic’s Week 5 college football re-rank

Sep 21, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Florida Gators players sing after a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

Florida football had a bye last weekend, giving the Gators a chance to group after the first third of their 2024 schedule was complete. However, there was plenty of other action around the country on the collegiate gridiron that shook things up a bit in the polls and rankings.

The nation’s top 10 saw two upsets in the form of a 41-34 Alabama Crimson Tide win over the Georgia Bulldogs, as well as a 20-17 victory for the Kentucky Wildcats over the Ole Miss Rebels. That sent a shock not only in the national standings but also in the battle for the Southeastern Conference crown.

Florida’s re-rank after Week 4

After the dust settled from the weekend, Chris Vaninni put together his weekly re-rank for The Athletic but did not feel compelled to change the Gators’ position, putting them at No. 66 for the second straight week.

The Athletic’s Week 4 Top 10 re-rank

Alabama takes over the top spot after its signature win, with the erstwhile No. 1 team, the Texas Longhorns, falling to No. 2. Georgia remains in the top five despite the loss at No. 3, while the Tennessee Volunteers and Ohio State Buckeyes wrap up the top five, respectively.

The Oregon Ducks, Penn State Nittany Lions, Miami Hurricanes, Missouri Tigers and Michigan Wolverines round out the top 10, respectively.

Up next for the Gators

Florida hosts the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 5 for a Week 6 tangle between two Sunshine State rivals, with kickoff slated for 7:45 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network.

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