No. 3 Georgia forced four turnovers and defeated No. 17 Florida 27–8 in Atlanta on Saturday, October 31.

Linebacker Chris Cole produced the game’s biggest defensive play, returning a fumble 66 yards for a touchdown late in the first half. Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. lost the ball when he was sacked, and Cole’s return gave Georgia a 24–0 halftime lead.

Florida had changed quarterbacks after Aaron Philo threw two interceptions that led to Georgia scoring drives. Jones later scored on a two-yard run and Florida added a two-point conversion with 6:59 remaining, cutting the margin to 24–8.

Georgia answered with a field goal to complete the scoring. The Bulldogs’ defense did not allow Florida to turn the late touchdown into a sustained comeback.

The win improved Georgia to 7–1 overall and 5–1 in Southeastern Conference play. Florida fell to 5–3 and 3–3.

Georgia has now won six consecutive games in the series, matching its longest streak against Florida since a six-game run from 1978 through 1983. This year’s game was played in Atlanta rather than the rivalry’s usual Jacksonville setting.

Cole’s touchdown was his second long fumble return of the season. His score followed a sequence in which Florida had moved into position to get on the board before halftime, turning a possible Gators score into seven points for Georgia.

The two schools’ official reports and the Associated Press account agree on the four Florida turnovers, Cole’s 66-yard return and the 27–8 final.

Georgia did not need a high-scoring second half. Its 24-point first-half advantage, built in large part from takeaways, was enough to control the remainder of the game.

Sources Georgia Athletics — October 31 Game Report: https://georgiadogs.com/news/2026/10/31/football-takeaways-power-bulldogs-past-gators Florida Athletics — October 31 Game Report: https://floridagators.com/news/2026/10/31/football-final-Georgia-27-Florida-8-southeastern-conference-florida-georgia-game Associated Press via CBS Sports — October 31 Final Report: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/gametracker/recap/NCAAF_20261031_FLA%40UGA/