Georgia gets another chance to steady itself this week, and the setting is as big as the matchup. After last week’s loss to Auburn, the Bulldogs are back in a rivalry game against Florida, with a top-20 opponent waiting and a prime broadcast window to match.
This one will have a familiar high-profile feel. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit are set to handle the booth, with Holly Rowe working the sideline. It’s the kind of crew usually reserved for the biggest games on the schedule, and ABC clearly views this as one of the weekend’s marquee matchups.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 pm EST on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Because Jacksonville’s traditional stadium is under renovations, the game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Georgia and Florida are scheduled to play in Tampa next season before going back to Jacksonville in 2028.
Fans can watch the game on ABC, with additional access through the ESPN app and Fubo TV.
There’s more than bragging rights on the line, too. Florida still has a path to the SEC Championship Game if it can win out in conference play.
The Gators already have two losses, but with only two SEC teams carrying one loss so far this year, a two-loss team could still find its way to Atlanta. A victory over Georgia would keep that door open and could help Florida position itself for that spot.
The playoff picture also hangs over this game for Florida. The Gators need to finish strong to stay in the hunt for a first-ever playoff berth, and another loss would make that road much harder. A 10-2 record in the SEC is often enough, but one more setback could leave Florida waiting another year.
Georgia, meanwhile, controls more of its own fate. The Bulldogs are in strong position for both the SEC title game and the playoff. They could afford one more loss and still feel decent about where things stand, but stacking wins gives them much more breathing room.
Georgia and Kentucky are the only two SEC teams with one loss this season, and if the Bulldogs win their final four conference games, they’ll book a trip to Atlanta to defend their back-to-back SEC titles.
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