With that latter win, heads really began to turn. It was one thing to put up fights against Tennessee and Georgia, but now, they’re beginning to take down these formidable opponents. The analysts are starting to talk them up.

The University of Florida Police Department reported that 27 people were ejected and/or arrested during the Florida Gators' 24-17 win over the No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Those complementary elements conspired to create a seismic shakeup of the playoff landscape. Florida’s 24-17 upset of No. 9 Ole Miss clinched a bowl berth for the hosts (6-5, 4-4 SEC) and knocked the Rebels (8-3, 4-3) from playoff contention.