Florida College Football Teams Swept Saturday Games
All seven of Florida's FBS-level programs secured victories on the same day for just the second time in history.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Football
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Seven Florida FBS-level college football programs achieved a rare milestone by winning their respective games on September 26, 2026. This performance marks the second time all seven state schools have won on the same day.
Why it matters
The sweep is a statistically significant event given the high number of competing programs in the state. Historically, these seven teams have played on the same day 27 times, making a perfect collective record an exceptionally uncommon occurrence.
The seven programs have played on the same day 27 times, with the only prior successful sweep occurring on October 5, 2013. Scores included Miami 52-3 over Central Michigan and Florida 52-28 over Ole Miss.
The players
University of Florida
The Gainesville-based institution maintains a prominent football program that competes in the SEC.
University of Miami
The private research university hosts a highly decorated football program that competes in the ACC.
Florida State University
This Tallahassee-based public university is known for a historically successful football program.
University of Central Florida
Located in Orlando, this university has rapidly grown its football program into a national contender.
The details
Florida Atlantic secured the final win of the day with a 45-17 victory over Louisiana-Monroe. Other winning scores included UCF 21-13 over TCU, South Florida 14-6 over Bowling Green, Florida State 34-7 over Central Arkansas, and Florida International 20-3 over Long Island University.
Timeline
October 5, 2013: All seven Florida FBS teams previously won on the same day.
September 30, 2017: The seven schools combined for a 7-0 record during a weekly period.
September 26, 2026: Seven Florida FBS teams all won their games on the same day.
Season Trajectory
This collective performance echoes the 2013 Florida collegiate football sweep, which serves as the only other instance of such parity in the modern era. The result provides a significant boost to the standing of all seven programs within their respective conferences.
The synchronized victories significantly alter the win-loss records of all seven teams, directly impacting their collective standing in conference polls. This outcome provides a strong momentum boost for these teams as they prepare for the remainder of their regular season schedules.
The takeaway
The successful sweep of seven programs on a single Saturday is a rare feat that highlights the depth of competitive college football in the region. Fans should note that such synchronized success remains a statistical anomaly rather than a recurring trend in the sport.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by AP NEWS.
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