No. 3 Georgia beats No. 17 Florida 27-8 in the rivalry's first game in Atlanta
No. 3 Georgia beat No. 17 Florida 27-8 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where the rivalry moved this year while Jacksonville's EverBank Stadium is renovated. Georgia forced four turnovers, including Chris Cole's 66-yard fumble return for a touchdown, and has now won six straight in the series.
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Why it matters
Georgia's win keeps it among the top-ranked teams and extends its streak over Florida to six straight games. The game was in Atlanta this year because Jacksonville's EverBank Stadium is being renovated.
What to watch
Georgia plays at No. 12 Ole Miss in Oxford next Saturday, November 7, with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff, according to WSB-TV.
Sources
- Sports Illustrated: Florida dominated by Georgia for sixth straight loss
- WSB-TV: No. 3 Georgia dominates No. 17 Florida
- Yahoo Sports: Florida vs. Georgia live updates
- CBS Sports: Florida vs. Georgia live updates
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