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Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington (0) is tackled by Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James (6) during the second quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Georgia Bulldogs outlasted the Florida Gators 42-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Flgai 102922 Florida Vs Georgia 91
The Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs continue a tradition that is over a century old this weekend in Jacksonville for the annual World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party at EverBank Stadium.
Georgia has been a juggernaut on the collegiate gridiron over the past several years and not much has changed this season. The ‘Dawgs are second in the US LBM Coaches Poll with a single first-place vote thanks to a 6-1 tally and four wins in five tries against SEC foes — the lone loss coming at the hands of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Florida is simply fighting for a .500 finish and bowl eligibility, but it is an uphill battle this month. Bringing a 4-3 overall record into play, they face UGA and then travel to face the Texas Longhorns before returning to the Swamp to host the LSU Tigers and Ole Miss Rebels, respectively.
Suffice it to say, Billy Napier and Co. could really use a strong showing against their rival to build some positive momentum heading into the gauntlet.
Ahead of the game, the Gators Wire staff gathered to offer their respective takes on the game, with a general consensus on the outcome. Here is what we have to offer.
Might be the most important one of Napier’s career
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 12: Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators walks off the field after losing to the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Neyland Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
This game might be the most important one of…
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Publish date : 2024-10-30 11:00:30
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