Florida jumps in The Athletic’s college football re-rank after Week 12

Florida football earned a critical win inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during Week 12, overcoming the then-22nd-ranked LSU Tigers for a 27-16 upset that changed the trajectory of the season for the Gators.

Now holding a 5-5 overall record, the Orange and Blue has to win one out of its next two games — the Ole Miss Rebels at home and the Florida State Seminoles in Tallahassee, respectively. Suffice it to say, the Gator Nation is frothing at the mouth with excitement.

The victory also gave [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] and Co. a boost in the rankings and computer models, save for the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Poll. That includes the weekly rerank from The Athletic.

Florida’s re-rank after Week 12

Author Chris Vannini lifted the Gators 11 spots from No. 54 last week to No. 43 after beating the Tigers. That puts Florida between the No. 42 TCU Horned Frogs and No. 44 Washington Huskies.

Compare that with USA TODAY Sports, which re-ranked Florida at No. 43 — up 14 spots from the previous week.

As far as fellow SEC schools are concerned, the Gators are ahead of four other Southeastern Conference programs: the Oklahoma Sooners (No. 53); Auburn Tigers (No. 64), Kentucky Wildcats (No. 65); Mississippi State Bulldogs (No. 103)

The Athletic’s Week 12 Top 10 re-rank

The Oregon Ducks once again held onto the top perch in the rankings this week, followed by the Ohio State Buckeyes, Texas Longhorns, Penn State Nittany Lions and Indiana Hoosiers, respectively, to round out the top five.

The Alabama Crimson Tide, Ole Miss Rebels, Georgia Bulldogs, Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Tennessee Volunteers wrap up the top 10, respectively.