The second College Football Playoff rankings were released Nov. 10, and, as expected, Kentucky dropped.

The Wildcats were slotted in at No. 11, falling five spots. Last week, Kentucky debuted at No. 6, the highest playoff ranking in program history. After falling to Tennessee on the road, the Wildcats' ranking took a hit.

Still, this is just the third time that Kentucky has been ranked in consecutive playoff polls. In 2018, the Cats were ranked in all six polls. In 2021, UK was ranked in the final two polls.

If the College Football Playoff started this week, Kentucky would play at No. 6 Texas in the first round. The winner would play No. 3 Alabama.

The final CFP rankings, which will seed the 12-team bracket, will be announced Dec. 6. The SEC championship game is Dec. 5.

The Cats are 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the SEC, entering the week tied for second in the league standings with Alabama. Texas and Tennessee both are 4-2 in the conference, a half-game behind the Cats and Tide.

Kentucky is in the top 15 of the US LBM Coaches Poll and the Associated Press Top 25, sitting at No. 13 in both.

The Cats have a huge opportunity to improve their standing this week against Florida. The Gators (5-4, 3-4) dropped out of the rankings after losing to Oklahoma in their most recent game.

Game time between the Wildcats and Gators at Kroger Field is 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Lexington.