Florida and Georgia rekindled their rivalry at the Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville on Saturday. The rivalry game is one of the oldest and most hotly contested in the college football world.
The Bulldogs are having another standout season, boasting a 6-1 record and coming off an impressive 30-15 victory over top-ranked Texas before heading into their open week. Their only loss of the season was to Alabama in Tuscaloosa in Week 5.
The Gators, on the other hand, have struggled with inconsistency over the past few seasons and remain stuck in the middle of the pack. This year, the challenges persist, as they currently hold a 4-3 record, placing Billy Napier’s job under significant threat.
Georgia entered the game as a 14-point favorite with total points set at 52.
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Florida vs. Georgia Summary
It was a quiet first quarter in Jacksonville, FL, as both teams stayed resilient in the spirit of the rivalry. However, Georgia opened this scoring quite late with a field goal. Peyton Woodring hit the target from 23 yards with 2:10 left.
Florida scored the first touchdown of the game in the second quarter to take the lead. True freshman DJ Lagway threw a touchdown pass to Aidan Mizell with 13:42 left on the clock.
The Gators extended the lead with a field goal later on in the second quarter of the encounter. Trey Smack hit the target from 32 yards after a series of 10 plays with 7:22 left on the clock.
The Bulldogs closed the gap in the encounter just before halftime with their second field goal. Peyton Woodring hit the target from 53 yards this time with just 0:43 left in the first half.
Florida, however, restored the lead with a field goal in the little time remaining in the first half. Trey Smack converted his second touchdown of the game, hitting the target from 53 yards with 0:03 left before halftime.
Georgia got the game on level terms in the third quarter with a rushing touchdown. Nate Frazier found his way to the endzone from the two-yard line with 7:01 left on the clock.
The Bulldogs took the lead for the first time in the game with a passing touchdown late in the third quarter. Carson Beck found Cash Jones with a 22-yard touchdown pass with 1:20 left.
Things got exciting in the fourth quarter of the game as Florida scored a touchdown to equalize. Ja’Kobi Jackson ran 15 yards to the endzone to take things level with 7:29 left.
Georgia, however, took the lead once again as the game was drawing closer to an end. Carson Beck found Dominic Lovett with a 10-yard touchdown pass with 4:01 left to play.
The Bulldogs extended the lead a few minutes later with a rushing touchdown. Dwight Phillips Jr. rushed four yards for a touchdown to give Kirby Smart’s team a grip on the game.
It was another huge win for Georgia in "World's largest cocktail party" as they continue a winning streak over Florida. The win places the Bulldogs in good place for the SEC championship game and the playoffs.
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