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How does ESPN’s FPI rank LSU’s strength of schedule in 2024?

How does LSU’s strength of schedule compare to its peers?

In the age of the 12-team playoff, the strength of schedule conversations aren’t going away.  The margins between teams six and 16 will be slim. Nitpicking schedules will be the difference between making the field or missing out.

LSU’s schedule is always tough and this year’s been no different. In the last month, LSU hosted a top 10-ranked Ole Miss team and had to play on the road at College Station.

So, how does LSU’s strength of schedule compare to its peers?

According to ESPN’s FPI, LSU owns the eighth-toughest schedule in the country. Five of the seven teams with tougher schedules are also in the SEC. The top three toughest schedules in the country belong to Oklahoma, Georgia, and Mississippi State,

LSU’s SOS gives the Tigers a good shot of getting into the playoff if it finishes 10-2. Or even 10-3 with a loss in the SEC title.

TeamRankings also ranks LSU’s schedule among the toughest in the nation, with only Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina facing tougher slates.

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All 32 NFL teams (including the Cowboys) ranked by FPI ratings

Going into Week 9, the Cowboys have a -1.0 Football Power Index (FPI) rating from ESPN, which ranks in the bottom 10 of the NFL.

The 2024 NFL season has reached what used to be the halfway point, as Week 9 has arrived. Eight games into the year, the Dallas Cowboys (3-4) have a -1.0 Football Power Index (FPI) rating from ESPN, which ranks 23rd in the league.

The Atlanta Falcons (5-3), who will host Dallas on Sunday, are ranked 15th with a 0.6 FPI rating.

FPI is “a prediction system for the NFL. Each team’s FPI rating is composed of a predicted offensive, defensive and special teams efficiency, as measured by expected points added per play, and that rating is the basis for FPI’s game-level and season-level projections,” according to ESPN.com. FPI “represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule.”

Here’s a look at the ratings heading into the weekend action.

  1. Detroit Lions (6-1): 7.6
  2. Baltimore Ravens (3-2): 6.2
  3. Buffalo Bills (6-2): 6.2
  4. Kansas City Chiefs (7-0): 6.1
  5. Philadelphia Eagles (5-2): 4.0
  6. San Francisco 49ers (4-4): 3.8
  7. Green Bay Packers (6-2): 2.4
  8. Washington Commanders (6-2): 2.2
  9. Indianapolis Colts (4-4): 2.0
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2): 1.8
  11. Minnesota Vikings (5-2): 1.8
  12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4): 1.8
  13. Houston Texans (6-2): 1.8
  14. Chicago Bears (4-3): 1.0
  15. Atlanta Falcons (5-3): 0.6
  16. New York Jets (2-6): 0.5
  17. Cleveland Browns (2-6): 0.3
  18. Los Angeles Rams (3-4): -0.0
  19. Cincinnati Bengals (3-5): -0.0
  20. Los Angeles Chargers (4-3): -0.1
  21. Arizona Cardinals (4-4): -0.3
  22. New Orleans Saints (2-6): -0.7
  23. Dallas Cowboys (3-4): -1.0
  24. Seattle Seahawks (4-4): -1.4
  25. Miami Dolphins (2-5): -1.8
  26. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6): -1.9
  27. Denver Broncos (5-3): -2.5
  28. Las Vegas Raiders (2-6): -4.5
  29. New York Giants (2-6): -4.8
  30. Tennesee Titans (1-6): -5.0
  31. New England Patriots (2-6): -7.4
  32. Carolina Panthers (1-7): -10.3

The records say there’s a reasonable gap between the Cowboys and Falcons. FPI says otherwise.

All 32 NFL teams (including the Broncos) ranked by FPI ratings

Going into Week 9, the Broncos have a -2.5 Football Power Index (FPI) rating from ESPN, which ranks 27th in the NFL. 

Eight games into the season, the Denver Broncos (5-3) have a -2.5 Football Power Index (FPI) rating from ESPN, which ranks 27th in the NFL.

The Baltimore Ravens (5-3), who will host Denver in Week 9, are ranked second with a 6.2 FPI rating.

FPI is “a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team’s performance going forward for the rest of the season,” according to ESPN.com. “FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule.”

So with that background in mind, here’s a look at how the league’s 32 teams stack up based on FPI going into Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.

  1. Detroit Lions (6-1): 7.6
  2. Baltimore Ravens (3-2): 6.2
  3. Buffalo Bills (6-2): 6.2
  4. Kansas City Chiefs (7-0): 6.1
  5. Philadelphia Eagles (5-2): 4.0
  6. San Francisco 49ers (4-4): 3.8
  7. Green Bay Packers (6-2): 2.4
  8. Washington Commanders (6-2): 2.2
  9. Indianapolis Colts (4-4): 2.0
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2): 1.8
  11. Minnesota Vikings (5-2): 1.8
  12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4): 1.8
  13. Houston Texans (6-2): 1.8
  14. Chicago Bears (4-3): 1.0
  15. Atlanta Falcons (5-3): 0.6
  16. New York Jets (2-6): 0.5
  17. Cleveland Browns (2-6): 0.3
  18. Los Angeles Rams (3-4): -0.0
  19. Cincinnati Bengals (3-5): -0.0
  20. Los Angeles Chargers (4-3): -0.1
  21. Arizona Cardinals (4-4): -0.3
  22. New Orleans Saints (2-6): -0.7
  23. Dallas Cowboys (3-4): -1.0
  24. Seattle Seahawks (4-4): -1.4
  25. Miami Dolphins (2-5): -1.8
  26. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6): -1.9
  27. Denver Broncos (5-3): -2.5
  28. Las Vegas Raiders (2-6): -4.5
  29. New York Giants (2-6): -4.8
  30. Tennesee Titans (1-6): -5.0
  31. New England Patriots (2-6): -7.4
  32. Carolina Panthers (1-7): -10.3

The Broncos will aim to improve their rating when they take on the Ravens in Week 9. Denver’s ranking is down two spots from last week.

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Florida drops a spot in Football Power Index after Week 9 bye

The Gators saw a small regression in ESPN’s FPI but are still a top-25 team after their bye week.

Florida football got its second breather of the 2024 campaign last weekend with a bye, giving the Gators to prepare for the biggest game on its schedule against the Georgia Bulldogs next weekend.

So far, the Orange and Blue have amassed a 4-3 overall record, splitting the four games it has played against fellow Southeastern Conference schools. A near miss against the Tennessee Volunteers two weeks ago in Knoxville that saw Florida fall in overtime would have put the program on the path to six wins this season.

Now, the Gators face a veritable gauntlet over the next few weeks.

While Billy Napier and Co. were on their off week, most of the other teams were busy on the collegiate gridiron. Those results shifted Florida’s position on some of the rankings, including ESPN’s Football Power Index.

Florida football’s FPI ranking, rating

Despite being idle during Week 9, the Gators fell one spot from No. 22 to No. 23 while their overall rating also fell from 11.3 to 10.9. That puts them between the No. 22 Colorado Buffaloes and No. 24 Missouri Tigers.

Florida is now given a 55.6% chance of winning six games this fall — down from 55.8% last week — along with a 0.2% chance of winning out, as well as a 0% chance of winning the conference, a microscopic 0.3% chance of making the College Football Playoffs, a 0% chance of making the championship game and a 0% chance of winning the national title. The FPI’s final record predicts currently remains at 5.7-6.3.

SEC teams in FPI

The Texas Longhorns (25.7 rating) took back the top spot in the rankings this week, while the Alabama Crimson Tide (25.0) remained at No. 3 overall. Georgia (22.9) logs in at No. 4, followed by the Tennessee Volunteers (6th, 21.5) and Ole Miss Rebels (7th, 21.4) to round out the top 10.

The Texas A&M Aggies (16.7) moved up to No. 12, with the LSU Tigers (14th, 16.3), South Carolina Gamecocks (21st, 11.5), Florida (23rd, 10.9), Missouri Tigers (24th, 10.6) and Arkansas Razorbacks (25th, 10.4) wrapping up the top 25.

The remainder of the conference schools in the FPI are the Oklahoma Sooners (29th, 9.3), Auburn Tigers (30th, 9.3), Vanderbilt Commodores (37th, 6.7), Kentucky Wildcats (50th, 4.7) and Mississippi State Bulldogs (72nd, -0.9).

About ESPN’s FPI

“The Football Power Index is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team’s performance going forward for the rest of the season,” according to ESPN.

“FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule.”

Coming up for Florida

Florida and Georgia face off for a Week 10 rivalry battle in Jacksonville on Saturday, Nov. 2 with kickoff slated for 3:30 p.m. ET. The pregame festivities will be featured on SEC Nation and the game will be broadcast on ABC.

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All 32 NFL teams (including the Broncos) ranked by FPI ratings

Going into Week 8, the Broncos have a -2.7 Football Power Index (FPI) rating from ESPN, which ranks 25th in the NFL. 

Seven games into the season, the Denver Broncos (4-3) have a -2.7 Football Power Index (FPI) rating from ESPN, which ranks 25th in the NFL.

The Carolina Panthers (1-6), who will visit Denver in Week 8, are ranked 31st with a -8.2 FPI rating.

FPI is “a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team’s performance going forward for the rest of the season,” according to ESPN.com. “FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule.”

So with that background in mind, here’s a look at how the league’s 32 teams stack up based on FPI going into Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.

  1. Detroit Lions (5-1): 7.1
  2. Baltimore Ravens (5-2): 6.5
  3. Kansas City Chiefs (6-0): 6.2
  4. Buffalo Bills (5-2): 5.6
  5. Green Bay Packers (5-2): 5.0
  6. San Francisco 49ers (3-4): 4.1
  7. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2): 3.3
  8. Minnesota Vikings (5-1): 2.1
  9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2): 2.1
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2): 1.8
  11. Houston Texans (5-2): 1.5
  12. Chicago Bears (4-2): 1.2
  13. New York Jets (2-5): 0.8
  14. Washington Commanders (5-2): 0.5
  15. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4): 0.4
  16. Atlanta Falcons (4-3): 0.3
  17. Cleveland Browns (1-6): -0.1
  18. Los Angeles Chargers (3-3): -0.6
  19. Seattle Seahawks (4-3): -0.6
  20. Los Angeles Rams (2-4): -0.6
  21. Arizona Cardinals (3-4): -0.7
  22. Dallas Cowboys (3-3): -1.0
  23. Indianapolis Colts (4-3): -1.2
  24. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5): -2.3
  25. Denver Broncos (4-3): -2.7
  26. New Orleans Saints (2-5): -3.0
  27. Tennesee Titans (1-5): -4.1
  28. Miami Dolphins (2-4): -4.6
  29. Las Vegas Raiders (2-5): -4.9
  30. New York Giants (2-5): -5.0
  31. Carolina Panthers (1-6): -8.2
  32. New England Patriots (1-6): -8.3

The Broncos will aim to improve their rating when they host the Panthers in Week 8. Denver’s ranking is unchanged from last week.

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Florida climbs back into Football Power Index top 25 after Week 8 win

According to ESPN’s FPI rankings, the Florida Gators are a top-25 college football team after whipping the Wildcats at home.

Florida football scored a crucial win on its homecoming weekend this Saturday, opening up the offense while displaying some tenacious defense to uncork a 48-20 rout of the visiting Kentucky Wildcats.

The victory puts the Gators back over the .500 mark with a 4-3 overall record and an even 2-2 mark in Southeastern Conference play. Things will get much harder after next week’s bye, but for now, there is plenty to rejoice.

While the ‘Cats have not been particularly sharp this fall, [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag]’s squad showed continued improvements on the field and did not skip a beat after losing QB1 [autotag]Graham Mertz[/autotag] for the season. Freshman [autotag]DJ Lagway[/autotag] led the charge, not just on the scoreboard but also up the postgame rankings as well.

Florida football’s FPI ranking, rating

According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Florida moved up five spots from No. 27 to No. 22, putting the Orange and Blue back in the top 25 while its overall FPI rating improved by 2.6 points from 8.7 to 11.3 following the victory. That puts the Gators between the No. 21 Boise State Broncos and No. 23 South Carolina Gamecocks.

Florida is now given a 55.8% chance of winning six games this fall — up from 33.8% last week — along with a 0.2% chance of winning out, as well as a 0% chance of winning the conference, a microscopic 0.4% chance of making the College Football Playoffs, a 0.1% chance of making the championship game and a 0% chance of winning the national title. The FPI’s final record predicts currently sits at 5.7-6.3.

SEC teams in FPI

The top five programs in the rankings got a bit of a shakeup, with the Texas Longhorns (27.2 rating) falling to No. 2 overall after getting beat by the still-No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs (22.9) on Saturday. The Alabama Crimson Tide (23.2) are wedged between the two despite taking their second loss of the season, remaining at No. 3 while the Ole Miss Rebels (22.1) also stood pat at No. 5.

The Tennessee Volunteers (21.0), who beat ‘Bama in Knoxville, moved up a spot to No. 6 to wrap up the SEC teams in the top 10. The rest of the top 25 is represented by LSU Tigers (12th, 16.9), Texas A&M Aggies (14th, 15.7), Missouri Tigers (20th, 12.2), Florida and South Carolina (11.1).

The remainder of the conference schools in the FPI are the Oklahoma Sooners (29th, 8.7), Arkansas Razorbacks (31st, 7.7), Auburn Tigers (32nd, 7.4), Kentucky Wildcats (41st, 5.7), Vanderbilt Commodores (42nd, 5.4) and Mississippi State Bulldogs (60th, 2.0).

About ESPN’s FPI

“The Football Power Index is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team’s performance going forward for the rest of the season,” according to ESPN.

“FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule.”

Coming up for Florida

The Gators are off next week due to their bye week. The next matchup for Florida will be against the Georgia Bulldogs on Nov. 2 in Jacksonville. That game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on ABC.

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All 32 NFL teams (including the Texans) ranked by FPI ratings

Here’s where all 32 teams stand entering Week 7, including the Houston Texans, per the ESPN FPI ranking system.

Heading into what could be the matchup of Week 7, the Houston Texans (5-1) currently have a -2.8 Football Power Index (FPI) rating from ESPN.com, which currently ranks ninth in the NFL.

That number could expand if Houston secures a victory over the Green Bay Packers (4-2) on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field. Currently, Green Bay ranks 6th on the FPI rating with a -4.6.

According to ESPN’s ranking system, FPI represents “a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team’s performance going forward for the rest of the season. The FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule.”

Here’s a look at how all 32 teams stack up based on FPI going into Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.

  1. Detroit Lions (4-1): 6.8
  2. Baltimore Ravens (4-2): 6.0
  3. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0): 5.8
  4. San Francisco 49ers (3-3): 4.8
  5. Buffalo Bills (4-2): 4.6
  6. Green Bay Packers (4-2): 4.4
  7. Philadelphia Eagles (3-2): 2.5
  8. Minnesota Vikings (5-0): 2.4
  9. Houston Texans (5-1): 2.1
  10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2): 1.8
  11. New York Jets (2-4): 1.6
  12. Washington Commanders (4-2): 1.3
  13. Chicago Bears (4-2): 1.3
  14. Cincinnati Bengals (2-4): 1.2
  15. Atlanta Falcons (4-2): 0.9
  16. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2): 0.6
  17. Indianapolis Colts (3-3): 0.2
  18. Los Angeles Rams (1-4): -0.1
  19. Arizona Cardinals (2-4): -0.6
  20. Los Angeles Chargers (3-2): -0.6
  21. Dallas Cowboys (3-3): -1.1
  22. Seattle Seahawks (3-3): -1.4
  23. Tennessee Titans (1-4): -3.0
  24. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5): -3.0
  25. Denver Broncos (3-3): -3.8
  26. New York Giants (2-4): -3.8
  27. Cleveland Browns (1-5): -4.2
  28. Las Vegas Raiders (2-4): -4.3
  29. New Orleans Saints (2-4): -5.2
  30. Carolina Panthers (1-5): -6.9
  31. Miami Dolphins (2-3): -8.0
  32. New England Patriots (1-5): -9.8

The Texans are up one spot from last week after securing a 41-21 victory over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. While it could be challenging to surpass multiple teams inside the top five, switching spots with Green Bay isn’t that far-fetched, depending on the point totals.

Green Bay enters Sunday as a 2.5-point home favorite. The game will be televised on CBS.

All 32 NFL teams (including the Broncos) ranked by FPI ratings

Going into Week 7, the Broncos have a -3.8 Football Power Index (FPI) rating from ESPN, which ranks 25th in the NFL. 

Six games into the season, the Denver Broncos (3-3) have a -3.8 Football Power Index (FPI) rating from ESPN, which ranks 25th in the NFL.

The New Orleans Saints (2-4), who will host the Broncos on Thursday Night Football this week, are ranked 29th with a -5.2 FPI rating.

FPI is “a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team’s performance going forward for the rest of the season,” according to ESPN.com. “FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule.”

So with that background in mind, here’s a look at how the league’s 32 teams stack up based on FPI going into Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season.

  1. Detroit Lions (4-1): 6.8
  2. Baltimore Ravens (4-2): 6.0
  3. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0): 5.8
  4. San Francisco 49ers (3-3): 4.8
  5. Buffalo Bills (4-2): 4.6
  6. Green Bay Packers (4-2): 4.4
  7. Philadelphia Eagles (3-2): 2.5
  8. Minnesota Vikings (5-0): 2.4
  9. Houston Texans (5-1): 2.1
  10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2): 1.8
  11. New York Jets (2-4): 1.6
  12. Washington Commanders (4-2): 1.3
  13. Chicago Bears (4-2): 1.3
  14. Cincinnati Bengals (2-4): 1.2
  15. Atlanta Falcons (4-2): 0.9
  16. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2): 0.6
  17. Indianapolis Colts (3-3): 0.2
  18. Los Angeles Rams (1-4): -0.1
  19. Arizona Cardinals (2-4): -0.6
  20. Los Angeles Chargers (3-2): -0.6
  21. Dallas Cowboys (3-3): -1.1
  22. Seattle Seahawks (3-3): -1.4
  23. Tennessee Titans (1-4): -3.0
  24. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5): -3.0
  25. Denver Broncos (3-3): -3.8
  26. New York Giants (2-4): -3.8
  27. Cleveland Browns (1-5): -4.2
  28. Las Vegas Raiders (2-4): -4.3
  29. New Orleans Saints (2-4): -5.2
  30. Carolina Panthers (1-5): -6.9
  31. Miami Dolphins (2-3): -8.0
  32. New England Patriots (1-5): -9.8

The Broncos will aim to improve their rating when they take on the Saints in Week 7. Denver is currently three spots up from its ranking last week.

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Gators leap in Football Power Index rankings despite OT loss at Vols

Even with a 3-3 record, the Gators are perched just outside the FPI top 25 after Week 7.

Some poor playcalling stood between the Florida Gators and a victory over the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday in a Southeastern Conference rivalry battle that took an extra period of play to resolve. Unfortunately, the Gators fell in Knoxville, 23-17.

The loss sends Billy Napier and Co. to 3-3 overall this fall and 1-2 against SEC opponents.

However, there is some good news — a silver lining, if you will — from defeat inside Neyland Stadium. Florida’s defense looked unusually robust and the Gators were able to hang with a top-10 team for over 60 minutes, so something must have gone right.

Some of the rankings sure think so, at least.

Florida football’s FPI ranking, rating

According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Florida moved up nine spots from No. 36 to No. 27 while its overall FPI rating improved by 1.5 points from 7.2 to 8.7 following the loss. That puts the Gators between the No. 26 South Carolina Gamecocks and No. 28 Wisconsin Badgers.

Florida is now given a 33.8% chance of winning six games this fall — up from 31.6% last week — along with a 0% chance of winning the conference, a microscopic 0.2% chance of making the College Football Playoffs, a 0% chance of making the championship game and a 0% chance of winning the national title. The FPI’s final record predicts currently sits at 5.1-6.9.

SEC teams in FPI

The top five programs in the index this week remain unchanged, featuring four SEC schools headlined by the top-ranked Texas Longhorns (29.8), followed by the Alabama Crimson Tide (3rd, 23.7), Georgia Bulldogs (4th, 22.5) and Ole Miss Rebels (5th, 21.6).

The remainder of the top 25 consists of the Tennessee Volunteers (7th, 20.3), Texas A&M Aggies (12th, 15.6), LSU Tigers (14th, 14.6), Missouri Tigers (19th, 12.7), Oklahoma Sooners (20th, 12.0) and Arkansas Razorbacks (25th, 9.6).

Next up are the South Carolina Gamecocks (26th, 9.2) ahead of Florida, followed by the Kentucky Wildcats (32nd, 7.8), Auburn Tigers (34th, 7.6), Vanderbilt Commodores (35th, 7.6) and Mississippi State Bulldogs (59th, 2.0) to round out the SEC schools. 

About ESPN’s FPI

“The Football Power Index is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team’s performance going forward for the rest of the season,” according to ESPN.

“FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule.”

Coming up for the Gators

The Gators host the Kentucky Wildcats inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.

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Florida jumps up Football Power Index rankings after home win over UCF

ESPN’s FPI had a very positive response to Florida’s Week 6 win over UCF in the Swamp.

The Swamp hosted a battle between two Sunshine State college football programs on Saturday night, with the Florida Gators prevailing over the UCF Knights, 24-13. The win pulled [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag]’s squad over the .500 mark for the first time this fall.

Not only did the crucial home victory improve the Orange and Blue’s standing in the win column, it also gave the program a boost in some of the rating systems, including ESPN’s Football Power Index. After Week 6’s gridiron action, Florida rose 10 spots to No. 36 out of 134 Football Bowl Subdivision schools with a 7.2 overall rating.

That puts the Gators between the No. 35 South Carolina Gamecocks and No. 37 Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Florida is now given a 31.6% chance of winning six games this fall — up from 14.4% last week — along with a 0% chance of winning the conference, a microscopic 0.5% chance of making the College Football Playoffs, a 0% chance of making the championship game and a 0% chance of winning the national title. The FPI’s final record predicts currently sits at 5.0-7.0.

SEC teams in FPI

The SEC is represented among the top five by the top-ranked Texas Longhorns (28.1), followed by the Alabama Crimson Tide (3rd, 25.2), Georgia Bulldogs (4th, 24.4) and Ole Miss Rebels (5th, 23.1).

The remainder of the top 25 consists of the Tennessee Volunteers (6th, 21.5), Texas A&M Aggies (12th, 15.1), LSU Tigers (15th, 14.0), Oklahoma Sooners (17th, 13.2), Missouri Tigers (22nd, 10.5), Arkansas Razorbacks (24th, 9.9) and Kentucky Wildcats (25th, 9.5).

Next up are the Auburn Tigers (34th, 7.5) and South Carolina (35th, 7.4) before Florida appears in the rankings. The Vanderbilt Commodores (41st, 5.9) and Mississippi State Bulldogs (68th, 0.1) round out the SEC schools, respectively.

About ESPN’s FPI

“The Football Power Index is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team’s performance going forward for the rest of the season,” according to ESPN.

“FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule.”

Next up for Florida

The Gators head to Knoxville next week to resume Southeastern Conference play against Tennessee. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET and the game will be broadcast on ESPN.

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