Field of 68 released its preseason poll, and as expected, Florida and Head Coach Todd Golden rank near the top.
But not first?
The defending champions were placed third in the poll, only trailing (2) Houston and (1) Purdue.
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Do you agree? ud83eudd14https://t.co/oM5DyvFfYV pic.twitter.com/se3MZuxoml— On3 (@On3sports) September 15, 2025While a top-five ranking isn't something to scoff at, the Gators won the national championship just a few months ago, and they're bringing in one of the best transfer portal classes in the nation, headlined by former Arkansas guard Boogie Fland.