SEC Rivalry Shift: Gators Face Bulldogs in Atlanta

The No. 17 Florida Gators and No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs will play in Atlanta on Saturday, October 31. The matchup moves to Mercedes-Benz Stadium because construction is underway at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM ET on ABC.

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall faces a quarterback decision before the game. Starter Aaron Philo, who threw for 1,341 yards and nine touchdowns before missing time with a shoulder injury, is cleared to play but remains questionable. Freshman Tramell Jones Jr. started in place of Philo during Florida’s upset win over Texas.

Florida’s offense will rely heavily on running back Jadan Baugh. Baugh leads the team with 763 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. Wide receiver Dallas Wilson provides the downfield threat for the Gators.

Georgia enters the contest with a 6-1 record, looking to bounce back from a loss to Auburn. Senior quarterback Gunner Stockton has thrown for 1,570 yards, 16 touchdowns, and four interceptions this season. The Bulldogs’ offense completes over 84 percent of its passes inside the 20-yard line.

Dwight Phillips Jr. runs the ball for Georgia, while Craig Dandridge and London Humphreys serve as primary receivers. On defense, linebacker Raylen Wilson leads the Bulldogs with 42 tackles and four sacks. The Georgia defense has recovered 15 fumbles and allows fewer than 16 points per game.

Florida’s defense is led by linebacker Myles Graham, who has 32 tackles, and pass rusher Jayden Woods, who has four sacks. The winner of this neutral-site game will hold a strong position in the SEC championship race as the season enters November.