Florida is the new No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25, its highest ranking since Steve Spurrier left Gainesville, and by far the best team in the Sunshine State.

For the first time in 24 years, neither Miami nor Florida State is ranked.

Florida moved up three spots into second behind No. 1 Ohio State on the strength of a 23-10 victory over LSU on Saturday — and with help from Arkansas.

The Razorbacks pulled off the first stunner of the season, beating Auburn, 27-10. The Tigers had held the No. 2 spot for three weeks.

The Razorbacks' big win moved them into the rankings (17th) for the first time since October 2003.

Southern California is No. 3 in the AP poll, but No. 2 in the USA Today coaches' poll. Florida is No. 3 in the coaches' poll.

The first Bowl Championship Series standings will be released on Sunday.