No. 3 Georgia defeats No. 17 Florida 27-8 in this year’s edition of the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. 

Georgia dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. The Gators had just 54 rushing yards while giving up 11 tackles for a loss and four sacks. Florida running back Jadan Baugh, who has been one of the team’s biggest playmakers, averaged 2.2 yards per carry on 17 attempts. 

The Bulldogs had 217 rushing yards, with Nate Frazier and Dwight Phillips Jr. each tallying 67 yards. Sophomore running back Bo Walker scored his first touchdown of the season in the second quarter.

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo was taken out of the game in the first half after throwing interceptions to Ellis Robinson IV and Demello Jones. Tramell Jones Jr. had two turnovers in Philo’s place, with Georgia linebacker Chris Cole recovering his fumble and scoring a 66-yard touchdown. 

Along with their four turnovers, the Gators were penalized eight times for 78 yards. 

Jones Jr. scored Florida’s lone touchdown of the game on a two-yard rush late in the fourth quarter. 

Stockton had a season-low 101 passing yards. This was Stockton’s lowest passing total since his 70-yard game against Georgia Tech last season. He ended with 45 rushing yards on 12 carries.

This marks the Bulldogs’ sixth straight win against the Gators, with Kirby Smart holding a 9-2 record in the rivalry. 

Key Stat

The Georgia defense had 11 tackles for a loss and four sacks, leading to a dominant performance at the line of scrimmage.

Key Moment

Chris Cole takes a fumble recovery for a 66-yard touchdown, giving Georgia a 24-0 lead with 0:29 remaining in the second quarter.

Up Next

Georgia faces No. 12 Ole Miss in Oxford on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Florida hosts Oklahoma on Nov. 7 at 7:45 p.m.