Here's where Florida ranks in post-SEC media days rankings

The 2024 edition of SEC media days is in the books after each of the 16 schools in the expanded conference took their turns at the podium in Dallas, Texas.

Head coach Billy Napier — along with linebacker Shemar James, running back Montrell Johnson Jr. and quarterback Graham Mertz — represented the Gators at the annual event and shared their thoughts with the press on Wednesday. While they all spoke optimistically about the program, the fact remains that Gainesville has not seen a winning season in three years.

Subsequently, the Orange and Blue found itself ranked No. 12 in the Southeastern Conference media poll following the week’s festivities.

SEC preseason media poll

1. Georgia Bulldogs

2. Texas Longhorns

3. Alabama Crimson Tide

4. Ole Miss Miss Rebels

5. LSU Tigers

6. Missouri Tigers

7. Tennessee Volunteers

8. Oklahoma Sooners

9. Texas A&M Aggies

10. Auburn Tigers

11. Kentucky Wildcats

12. Florida Gators

13. South Carolina Gamecocks

14. Arkansas Razorbacks

15. Mississippi State Bulldogs

16. Vanderbilt Commodores

Florida’s 2024 season opener

The Florida and the Miami Hurricanes open their schedule on Aug. 31 in Gainesville, Florida. Kickoff time is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET and the game will be broadcast on ABC Sports.

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