Week 3 of college football was a big one for the Florida Gators, who defeated the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC schedule opener held in the Swamp on Saturday. The Orange and Blue prevailed, 29-16, thanks in large part to an offensive awakening and some strong defensive play.
ESPN’s Football Power Index numbers this week once again saw some improvements for Florida in the rankings and among other numbers, with some major jumps and one massive blemish. The victory over the Vols showed that Billy Napier and Co. might have more going for them than many had expected.
The FPI was developed by ESPN in 2013 to measure each team’s overall strength and predict results throughout the season. As the schedule progresses, the data used to determine a team’s FPI ranking will come from the games played while also predicting the outcomes for each future matchup.
Take a look below at ESPN’s FPI numbers for Florida following its rejuvenating Week 3 win inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium against the Tennessee Volunteers.