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GeorgiaFlorida Kicks Off in Jacksonville as No. 5 Bulldogs Face Gators Under Interim Coach

Florida enters under interim coach Billy Gonzales with key receivers ruled out.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET at EverBank Stadium, with national TV coverage on ABC.
  • Georgia is 6-1 (4-1 SEC) and has won four straight in the series, while Florida is 3-4 and plays its first game since firing Billy Napier.
  • Florida wideouts Vernell Brown III and Aidan Mizell were ruled out for the matchup, thinning the Gators’ passing options.
  • Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has completed 70.5% of his throws with 17 total touchdowns to one interception and has spoken about personal motivation tied to his grandfather’s 2010 death at the stadium.
  • The neutral-site rivalry leaves Jacksonville for stadium renovations, shifting to Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027 with a planned return in 2028.