The Florida Gators have passed the Michigan Wolverines into second place in the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches polls:
NEW YORK (AP) — Florida passed Michigan and returned to No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25 and the coaches’ poll on Sunday.
While the Gators had a slim lead of three points over Michigan in the AP poll, they were 26 points ahead of the Wolverines in the USA Today poll — a margin that could help get Florida into the national title game.
The coaches’ poll is one of three components used in the Bowl Championship Series standings, along with the Harris poll and a compilation of six computer ratings.
Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has a vote in the coaches’ poll, but abstained this week.
As USA Today notes, this probably means Florida will be taking a trip to Glendale to meet the Buckeyes.
And what about the Scarlet Knights ? They fell to No. 16 in the AP Poll and No. 17 in the Coaches Poll after being at No. 13 the week before. Not too bad.
Further thoughts from Brendan Loy and Brad Warbiany, who points out that this is likely to be another bad year for the BCS no matter who makes it to Glendale.
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