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Florida moves up to No. 3 in SEC Power Poll despite loss at LSU

After losing its first game of the year to LSU on Saturday, it was pretty much expected that Florida would fall in the various national rankings.

Not only did the Gators not fall, they actually moved up this week, rising from No. 4 to No. 3 after their 35-28 defeat in Death Valley. Granted, that probably has far more to do with Texas A&M falling from No. 3 after a more dismal showing against Alabama, but still: Florida lost and actually gained some esteem from the SEC Power Poll voters. (And no, I still haven't voted yet this year.