University of Georgia Athletics
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October 31, 2026 | Football
The Rivalry
With the 28-7 win, #3 Georgia now has a 59-44-2 edge in the UF series including winning the past six games.The Bulldogs are now 124-22 in the Kirby Smart era including 9-2 against the Gators.
Today's game was played in Atlanta for the first time in series history. Since 1933, the teams played in Jacksonville annually except for 1994-95 when the game moved on campus for stadium renovations and again in 2026-27 for renovations. Next year's game will be in Tampa, Fla.
Defensive Highlights
UF came in today averaging 39.6 points per game and the Bulldogs won 27-8.At halftime, UF was shut out for the first time this season. UF had 115 yards of offense at the half and finished with 252 yards on 60 plays.
On its first drive, UF turned the ball over after six plays and 17 yards as Ellis Robinson IV notched his second INT and sixth of his career.
On UF's second drive, it went three-and-out for zero yards. The third drive resulted in an INT by Demello Jones and returned to the UF 33. It was the second INT of the season and second of his career for Jones. The Bulldogs have six INTs on the year.
Junior Chris Cole had a 66-yard fumble return for a TD, his second of the year after taking one 85 yards against Oklahoma this year. Today's return made it 24-0 with 29 seconds left in the 1st half. It marked Georgia's third defensive TD this year. Georiga has eight fumble recoveries.
Today's leading tacklers for Georgia were Chris Cole with nine plus a sack and a TD (3rd of his career) and Raylen Wilson with eight. Also, Georgia got sacks from Elijah Griffin and Quintavius Johnson plus Gabe Harris Jr.
Georgia stopped a scoring chance late in the 3rd quarter, driving to the UGA 3 when Braylon Conley notched his first career INT.
Following a Georgia fumble in the red zone (UF12), the Gators returned the ball to the UGA 48. UF converted a 4th-and-9 at the UGA 33 with a 23-yard pass and later a 4th-and 4 at the UGA 4 when pass interference was called to make it 1st-and-goal from the 2. UF scored on the next play with 6:59 left in the contest to avoid a shutout.
Points Off Turnovers
Georgia scored 17 points off four turnovers while UF got 8 points off one. The Bulldogs are now +6 in Turnover Margin and have scored 79 points off 15 turnovers. Opponents have 30 points off nine Bulldog miscues.The Bulldogs have had a defensive score in 10 of 11 seasons in the Smart era with the 2022 season the lone exception. Georgia is now 31-2 when they register a non-offensive score under Smart.
The Bulldogs collected four turnovers in a game for the third time this season, also doing it against #24 Oklahoma and Western Kentucky.
Georgia notched an INT on UF's opening drive as heavy pressure forced an errant pass by Aaron Philo that was picked off by Ellis Robinson IV. He returned it to the UF 31. A roughing the kicker penalty on 4th down extended the drive and ultimately Georgia would score a TD.
Junior Demello Jones had an INT, his second of the season, that set Georgia up at the UF 17. It led to a 28-yard FG and a 10-0 lead with 8:55 left in the 1st half.
Junior Chris Cole notched his second fumble return for a TD this season, taking one today 66 yards to make it 24-0 right before halftime. It was his third career TD after returning a fumble 28 yards for a score agains UMass in 2024 and an 85-yarder against OU earlier this season.
Junior Braylon Conley notched his first career INT, snagging one in the endzone as UF had driven to the 3-yard line. It led to a punt.
Offensive Review
The Bulldogs tallied 318 yards of offense (217-rush, 101-passing) on 65 plays in the 28-7 victory.In the 1st half, Georgia led 24-0 on 175 yards of offense (113-rush, 62-passing) on 37 plays.
Fifth-year QB Gunner Stockton went 13-for-23, 101 yards and accounted for 45 rushing yards on 12 carries.
Georgia has scored in 29 of 32 quarters this season, the exceptions were the 2nd and 3rd quarters against Auburn and 3rd quarter today.
Georgia led 7-0 after the 1st quarter today, and overall this season, the Bulldogs are outscoring teams 94-14 in the 1st quarter.
Georgia opened the game and went 50 yards on 13 plays on its first drive before missing a 43-yard field goal. They converted a 4th-and-1 at the UGA 34 (Frazier 3-yard rush) to improve to 3-for-4 on the year on 4th Down.
Nate Frazier's 1-yard plunge made it 7-0 with 1:50 left in the 1st, capping an eight play, 41-yard drive in 4:12. It was Frazier's 6 TD this year.
A 28-yard FG by Peyton Woodring following a pick by Demello Jones made it 10-0 with 8:55 left in the 1st half.
Georgia took a 17-0 lead with 1:55 left in the 1st half as Bo Walker scored on a one-yard run to cap a 10 play, 81-yard drive in 4:17.
Coming in, the Bulldogs led the SEC in Scoring (43.0) and Scoring Defense (15.9) while UF was 3rd in Scoring (39.6).
Rushing Numbers
Georgia had 217 rushing yards on 42 attempts for a 5.2 average. Junior Nate Frazier had 67 yards and one TD on 12 carries while Dwight Phillips Jr also had 67 yards on eight carries. Bo Walker had 27 yards and one score. Receiving Leaders: Eight different Bulldogs caught a pass today. Freshman Craig Dandridge Jr had a team-high three catches for 39 yards.
Special Teams Summary
Senior PK Peyton Woodring had nine points, making three PATs, a 28-yard and 21-yard FGs plus he took care of the kickoffs. Woodring is now 9-for-12 in FG attempts this year, and in his career, he is 68-for-79 after going 2-for-3 in FG today.Woodring now has 418 career points and that ranks second in UGA history, trailing only the 440 by Rodrigo Blankenship (2016-19).
Junior punter Drew Miller had just three punts for a 49.0 average including a long of 62 yards.
Junior Sacovie White-Helton had a 30-yard punt return to start the 2nd quarter to set up Georgia at its own 41.
Captains, Starters, Availability
Georgia's captains were Earnest Greene III, Gunner Stockton, Chris Cole and Quintavius Johnson.UF won the coin toss and elected to defer the football until the 2nd half. Coming in today, Georgia is 4-0 when it wins the toss this year, 2-1 when it doesn't. Every team that has won the toss this season in a Georgia game has elected to kick off.
Junior FS KJ Bolden returned to his starting role after missing the last game.
Up Next
Georgia (7-1, 5-1 SEC) will face #12 Ole Miss (6-2, 4-2 SEC) in Oxford on Nov. 7 at 7:30 pm ET. The Rebels beat Auburn 45-15 in Oxford.
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