October is generally where championship contenders emerge before the eyes of the playoff committee. As teams dig deeper into conference play, No. 10 Florida football faces yet another grueling October schedule.
After kicking off the 2019 season a week earlier than most, the Gators under second-year coach Dan Mullen are 5-0 for the first time since 2015.
These victories include a nail-biting performance in Orlando against in-state rival Miami, a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback in Lexington against Kentucky, and a pair of shutout performances in The Swamp against FCS competition.
While Florida football sits on the edge of the top 10 in the AP poll, members of the national media question the legitimacy of Florida’s ranking.