The Florida Gators are going to start the 2026 season ranked No. 12 by Perfect Game. On paper, this puts Florida in a position to make a run at the College World Series and could wash away the taste of the 2025 season.
But the history of Florida’s preseason ranking by Perfect Game also serves as a reminder that just because the Gators have a solid preseason ranking, that nothing is guaranteed.
Florida starts 2026 ranked No. 12
The No. 12 ranking seems decent, but it is actually the lowest the Gators have started a season in the Perfect Game preseason rankings since 2020, when they were ranked No.