RANKED: Florida Gators Ranked In Top 25 of ESPN FPI Preseason Poll!

Florida Gators surge into ESPN's FPI Top 25—are Jon Sumrall’s squad ready to defy expectations in 2026? Brandon Olsen spotlights Florida's #18 national ranking, assesses the accuracy of predictive ratings, and questions the Gators’ true ceiling in a season packed with powerhouse matchups against Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss. Can Florida navigate a daunting schedule and cement their status as contenders, or will familiar pitfalls return? This episode ranks every FPI Top 25 team, debates the legitimacy of playoff hopefuls like Notre Dame, Oregon, and Miami, and examines coaching changes across the SEC. Brandon Olsen breaks down why operations matter, what separates elite programs, and whether Florida has what it takes to climb the rankings. Don’t miss this fast-paced analysis as Gator Nation eyes a new era under Jon Sumrall. Swamp Signal: https://swampsignal.substack.com/ Insider Program: joinsubtext.com/lockedongators Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) RANKED: Florida Gators Ranked In Top 25 of ESPN FPI Preseason Poll! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.