Missouri jumps to No. 14 in AP Top 25 after rout of Florida

The Missouri Tigers rose 11 spots to No. 14 in the Associated Press Top 25 following a 45-17 victory over the Florida Gators. The win, which occurred in Columbia, Missouri, marks Missouri’s highest ranking since October 2025 and their first victory against a ranked opponent since 2024.

During the game, Missouri's defense limited Florida's Heisman candidate Jadan Baugh to 13 yards on 12 carries, while Jamal Roberts recorded 211 yards and three touchdowns. Following the result, Florida dropped eight spots to No. 16.

In other top rankings, Texas remains No. 1 for the fourth consecutive week, receiving 61 of 70 first-place votes. The top five remains largely unchanged with Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, and Ohio State following the Longhorns. LSU moved up to No. 10, replacing Florida.