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Florida football is ranked #17 in the preseason coaches poll, their first Top 25 appearance since 2021.

Florida's schedule is ranked the toughest in the nation, including seven Top 25 teams.

Head coach Billy Napier focused on high school recruiting to build the team's roster.

Improving the defense is a key focus after several seasons of subpar performance.

At No. 17 in the US LBM coaches poll , Florida football is ranked in the preseason Top 25 for the first time since 2021, assembling its deepest and most talented roster in four seasons under head coach Billy Napier.

A berth in the College Football Playoffs doesn't seem as far-fetched as the prior three seasons, when the Florida Gators simply fought for bowl eligibility.

"We absolutely have aspirations to

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