Georgia faces Florida in Atlanta for first time in rivalry history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
No. 3 Georgia and No. 17 Florida meet Saturday in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as renovations to EverBank Stadium shift the 'Outdoor Cocktail Party' from its traditional Jacksonville setting. Georgia, with an 8-2 record under coach Kirby Smart in this rivalry, enters the game following a 27-24 loss to Auburn. Florida aims for back-to-back wins over top ten teams after upsetting No. 7 Texas. Both teams are battling for SEC championship hopes with each sitting at 6-1 and 5-2 overall, respectively.
- •Georgia is 6-1, 4-1 SEC after losing to Auburn
- •Florida is 5-2, 3-2 SEC following upset of Texas
- •Game shifts to Atlanta due to stadium renovations
- •Florida quarterback options include Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr.
- •Jadan Baugh leads Florida's rushing attack with 763 yards
- 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — No. 3 Georgia braces for test against No. 17 Florida as 'Outdoor Cocktail Party' moves to Atlanta
"Georgia is 8-2 in the rivalry under coach Kirby Smart, including wins in the last five games.
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