GAINESVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 14: Florida Gators player Justus Boone (number 1) reacts to a play during the first half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Billy Napier's University of Florida football team defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 45-28 in Starkville last weekend, putting them back in a tie for 2024. The Gators are now 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the Southeastern Conference, with a week off in Week 5 and a game scheduled against an in-state rival the following weekend.
The Orange and Blue have since improved in most rankings and ratings, including CBS Sports' weekly re-rankings, which saw Florida rise three spots to No. 78 out of 134 FBS teams. This places the Gators between the No. 77 San Jose State Trojans and the No. 79 South Florida Bulls.
CBS Sports re-ranks the top 10
The Texas Longhorns maintained their top spot this week, with the Ohio State Buckeyes, Georgia Bulldogs, Tennessee Volunteers and Alabama Crimson Tide all rounding out the top five.
The Miami Hurricanes are re-ranked at No. 6, the Ole Miss Rebels are No. 7, the Penn State Nittany Lions are No. 8, the Oregon Ducks are No. 9 and the Utah Utes round out the list at No. 10.
Gators next opponent
The Gators will not play in Week 5 due to a bye week. Florida's next opponent will be the UCF Knights on October 5th at 7:15pm ET on the SEC Network.
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This article originally appeared on Gators Wire: Week 4 win over MSU puts Florida atop CBS Sports' re-rankings
