Miami continues to roll. Let’s discuss the Week 7 Power Rankings.
Miami rolled in a high scoring affair at Louisville to remain unbeaten. Florida scored a big win against UK, and FSU got beat, again. Now, in Week 8, the Florida teams are presented with some signifiant tests on the gridiron. I’m here to offer an unbiased ranking of the state of Florida Division 1 college football teams. This analysis is based off of the eye test, the records of each program, and a little expectation for what’s to come.
No sugar coating, so let’s dive in!
FBS Programs in the State of Florida: 7 (Florida Atlantic Owls, Florida Gators, Florida International Panthers, Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes, South Florida Bulls, and University of Central Florida Knights)
1: Miami Hurricanes – Next Game 10/26 vs FSU 7:00pm ESPN
Ranking: Associated Press – 6 (1242) Votes, AFCA Coaches Poll – 5 (1087) Votes
The Canes are looking for another notch in their belt as they face off against rival FSU this weekend at home. The revenge tour continues. Canes by 20+ .
Black on the field. Orange in the stands. See you at @hardrockstadium #GoCanes pic.twitter.com/eeMf1s8d8u
— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) October 23, 2024
2: Florida Gators – Next Game – 11/2 vs UGA @ 3:30 PM ABC
Ranking: Associated Press – Unranked (0) Votes, AFCA Coaches Poll – Unranked (0) Votes
The Gators routed Kentucky and have a BYE this week before facing top 5 UGA.
Business taken care of!
Presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/d8nnHkxR8J
— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October 20, 2024
3: UCF Knights – Next Game 10/26 vs BYU 3:30pm ESPN
Ranking: Associated Press – Unranked (0) Votes, AFCA Coaches Poll – Unranked (0) Votes
The Knights dropped their fourth game in a row, and although they played hard, they weren’t able to pull out a win against Iowa. BYU is the better team, but UCF is favored in this matchup.
Homecoming Week pic.twitter.com/AcLATkUxhS
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) October 21, 2024
4: South Florida – Next Game – 11/1 @ FAU 7:30 PM ESPNU
Ranking: Associated Press – Unranked (0) Votes, AFCA Coaches Poll – Unranked (0) Votes
The Bulls finally broke their losing streak and have a BYE this week before facing FAU next Friday night.
— Alex Golesh (@CoachGolesh) October 20, 2024
5: Florida Atlantic – Next Game – 11/1 vs USF 7:30 PM ESPNU
Ranking: Associated Press – Unranked (0) Votes, AFCA Coaches Poll – Unranked (0) Votes
FAU lost again last week to drop to 2-5 on the season. This shouldn’t be close, but knowing the teams involved, it will be.
You Don’t Want to Miss This One
WEAR RED! BEAT USF.
Tix: https://t.co/aXAnO4T4IF pic.twitter.com/KyCXvy0RTd
— Florida Atlantic Football (@FAUFootball) October 22, 2024
6. Florida International – Next Game – 10/29 VS New Mexico St 7:00 PM CBSSN
Ranking: Associated Press – Unranked (0) Votes, AFCA Coaches Poll – Unranked (0) Votes
FIU is still bad. Nothing special to report here.
Final, 10-7 Sam Houston. pic.twitter.com/B773X00vrO
— FIU Football (@FIUFootball) October 23, 2024
7. Florida State Seminoles – Next Game @ Miami 10/26 7:00 PM ESPN
Ranking: Associated Press – Unranked (0) Votes, AFCA Coaches Poll – Unranked (0) Votes
FSU is having its worst season and I’m loving it, aren’t you?
Final.
FSU 16, Duke 23#NoleFamily | #KeepCLIMBing
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) October 19, 2024
AP Top 25
Miami – 6
UCF – Unranked
South Florida – Unranked
Florida – Unranked
Florida International – Unranked
Florida Atlantic – Unranked
Florida State – Unranked
USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll
Miami – 5
UCF – Unranked
South Florida – Unranked
Florida – Unranked
Florida International – Unranked
Florida Atlantic – Unranked
Florida State – Unranked
With “games being played”, we’ll continue to revisit these standings each week over the course of the season.
Let us know your thoughts on the rankings in the comments below.