NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiOctober 31, 2026Miami-Dade County
No. 3 Georgia defeats No. 17 Florida 27-8 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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No. 3 Georgia capitalized on four Florida turnovers to defeat No. 17 Florida 27-8 in a neutral-site college football game moved indoors to Atlanta due to stadium renovations.
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The victory extends Georgia's winning streak in the rivalry to six games and impacts the Southeastern Conference standings and national rankings.
Key Facts
- No. 3 Georgia defeated No. 17 Florida 27-8 in Atlanta.
- Georgia capitalized on four turnovers by Florida during the game.
- Chris Cole scored on a 66-yard fumble return touchdown for Georgia in the first half.
- Bo Walker and Nate Frazier each scored 1-yard rushing touchdowns as Georgia built a 24-0 halftime lead.
- Florida starting quarterback Aaron Philo was benched in the first half after throwing two interceptions.
- Florida second-string quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. replaced Philo and also suffered a fumble returned for a touchdown and an end-zone interception.
- Florida running back Jadan Baugh was held to 38 yards on 17 carries.
- Georgia outrushed Florida 217 yards to 48 yards.
- The game was played indoors at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta due to renovations at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.
- Next year's game is scheduled to take place in Tampa Bay before returning to Jacksonville.
- Georgia improved its record to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the Southeastern Conference.
- Florida dropped to 5-3 overall and 3-3 in the Southeastern Conference.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDallas Wilson“Caught a 2-point conversion pass.”PersonVernell Brown III“Florida wide receiver who missed the game due to an injury.”PersonMyles Graham“Returned a fumble 42 yards.”PersonEllis Robinson IV“Georgia player who intercepted a pass.”PersonAaron Philo“Florida's starting quarterback who was benched after throwing two interceptions.”PersonNate Frazier“Georgia player who scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown.”OrganizationMercedes-Benz Stadium“Indoor stadium in Atlanta where the game was played.”PersonChris Cole“Returned a fumble 66 yards for a touchdown for Georgia.”OrganizationFlorida“No. 17 college football team that lost the game.”PersonKirby Smart“Georgia head coach.”PersonTramell Jones Jr.“Florida's second quarterback who fumbled in the first half.”PersonDJ Coleman“Player who hit Talyn Taylor causing a fumble.”PersonJadan Baugh“Florida star running back.”PersonDemello Jones“Georgia player who intercepted a pass.”OrganizationEverBank Stadium“Stadium undergoing renovations in Jacksonville.”PersonBo Walker“Georgia player who scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown.”OrganizationTexas“Mentioned regarding Florida's previous upset win.”PersonQuintavius Johnson“Georgia player who sacked Tramell Jones Jr.”OrganizationOklahoma“Mentioned regarding previous game results and upcoming schedule.”PersonTalyn Taylor“Georgia player who committed a fumble in the fourth quarter.”PersonEric Singleton Jr.“Florida wide receiver involved in an intercepted pass play.”OrganizationMississippi“Upcoming opponent for Georgia.”otherTampa Bay“Location scheduled for next year's game.”OrganizationAuburn“Mentioned regarding previous game results.”PersonPeyton Woodring“Georgia kicker who missed a field goal.”PersonChauncy Bowens“Georgia running back who did not play due to a foot injury.”locationJacksonville“Usual neutral site setting for the rivalry.”PersonLuke Harpring“Caught a 23-yard pass from Tramell Jones Jr.”PersonGunner Stockton“Georgia quarterback.”OrganizationGeorgia“No. 3 college football team that won the game.”PersonBraylon Conley“Georgia cornerback who intercepted a pass in the end zone.”PersonThomas Blackshear“Georgia wide receiver who did not play due to a collarbone injury.”