Georgia Bulldogs upset top-ranked Florida Gators in 1985 rivalry clash
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
On October 5, 1985, the Georgia Bulldogs rallied to defeat the top-ranked Florida Gators 24-3 in Jacksonville. Running back Tim Worley made a significant impact, scoring an 89-yard touchdown that tied the record for the longest touchdown run in Bulldogs history. This victory came after Georgia had faced a humiliating defeat against Florida the previous year, and it marked a critical moment in the rivalry. Despite this upset, Georgia's season declined afterward, finishing with a 7-3-2 record and a tie in the Sun Bowl against Arizona.
- •Georgia scores 24 points against Florida's 3
- •Tim Worley runs for an 89-yard touchdown
- •Previous season saw Georgia lose 27-0 to Florida
- •Georgia ends the season with a 7-3-2 record
- •The upset had long-term implications for both programs
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"The 1985 Georgia Bulldogs came to Jacksonville a prohibitive underdog, but left having run over and through the Gators.
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