This win earned 5.83 ranking points because Florida defeated their in-state rival Florida State by a convincing 19-point margin (40-21), which represents a solid victory over a Power 5 opponent. The point total reflects both the quality of the opponent (FSU as a major conference team) and the decisive nature of the victory, though it's not at the highest tier since Florida State likely wasn't ranked particularly high at the time of this matchup.