The Florida Gators moved deeper into the College Football Playoff picture Tuesday, rising to No. 8 in the lastest rankings.
The Gators passed No. 6 Baylor, No. 9 LSU and No. 10 Utah - all losers last weekend. But Oklahoma jumped from the No. 12 spot to No. after beating Baylor 44-34.
The Gators (9-1) were less impressive during a 24-14 win at South Carolina, squandering a 17-0 lead before holding off the struggling Gamecocks, who sit in last place in the SEC East.
Florida will have its chances to convince the Selection Committee it belongs in the final four-team bracket.