Florida’s stunning loss to LSU last Saturday only dropped the Gators one spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday evening.
UF (8-2) landed at No. 7 in this week’s poll, suggesting it will be difficult for the team to earn a spot in the four-team semifinals even with the win over Alabama (10-0) in the SEC Championship Game Saturday.
“The committee these last two days spent a great deal of time talking about the grouping of Iowa State, Florida, Georgia and Cincinnati,” said Playoff chairman Gary Barta. “Iowa State and Cincinnati were idle so a lot of conversation about Florida and Georgia. I can tell you it was back-and-forth.