Missouri defeats Florida 45-17, dropping Gators to No. 15 in Coaches Poll
Missouri's 45-17 win over Florida moved the Tigers up to No. 16 and pushed the Gators down to No. 15 in the latest Coaches Poll.
Missouri beat Florida 45-17 on Saturday in Columbia, prompting a reshuffle in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll. Florida, which entered the week at No. 8, fell to No. 15, while Missouri rose to No. 16 despite remaining behind the Gators in the rankings.
Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons accounted for 340 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Florida running back Jadan Baugh managed 13 yards on 12 carries. The loss marked Florida's first defeat of the season.
Other notable poll changes included Mississippi State slipping to No. 20 after a 56-23 loss to Alabama, Iowa dropping to No. 18 following a defeat by Ohio State, and Kentucky entering the top 25 after an overtime win over South Carolina.
The updated top 25 rankings feature Texas at No. 1, Georgia at No. 2 and Notre Dame at No. 3. Penn State and Michigan fell out of the poll.
"We executed our game plan and took advantage of opportunities," said Missouri head coach after the victory.
"We need to improve in all phases of the game," Florida coach said in the post-game press conference.