Florida vs. Georgia: Bulldogs Beat Gators 27-8
Quick answer
Georgia beat Florida 27-8 on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Bulldogs led 24-0 at halftime, intercepted three passes and rushed for 217 yards.
Key facts
- Final score: Georgia 27, Florida 8.
- Points by quarter: Georgia 7-17-0-3; Florida 0-0-0-8.
- The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta because EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville is being renovated. Florida's athletics site said it was the first time the teams had played in Atlanta in a series dating to 1915.
- Georgia rushed 42 times for 217 yards (5.2 per carry) and scored two rushing touchdowns. It threw for just 101 yards with no touchdown passes.
- Florida had four turnovers: three interceptions and one lost fumble. Georgia had one turnover.
- Georgia sacked Florida four times. With 45 seconds left in the first half, Q. Johnson sacked T. Jones and forced a fumble that C. Cole recovered and returned 66 yards for a touchdown.
- Florida scored all eight of its points in the fourth quarter on a 2-yard run by Jones and a two-point conversion.
- Georgia also won the 2025 meeting, 24-20. By our count of the results feed, Georgia is now 7-1 and Florida is 5-3.
How the game unfolded
Georgia took control early. N. Frazier scored on a 1-yard run late in the first quarter for a 7-0 lead, and P. Woodring added a 28-yard field goal in the second quarter. B. Walker's 1-yard touchdown run with 2:00 left in the half made it 17-0.
The play that put the game out of reach came 1:15 later. Johnson sacked Jones deep in Florida territory and forced a fumble, and Cole picked it up and ran 66 yards for a touchdown to make it 24-0 at halftime. Neither team scored in the third quarter.
Florida finally scored in the fourth quarter on a 2-yard run by Jones and converted the two-point try to cut it to 24-8 with 6:59 left. Woodring answered with a 21-yard field goal with 3:36 to play to make the final score 27-8.
Why Georgia won
Georgia won the turnover battle 4-1 and the line of scrimmage. It had nine tackles for loss and four sacks, and Florida rushed for only 54 yards on 28 carries (1.9 per carry) after losing 16 yards on six tackles for loss. Georgia held the ball for 32:10 to Florida's 27:50 and ran 42 times. Florida's passing game moved the ball in yardage, completing 23 of 32 for 198 yards, but those throws produced no touchdowns and three interceptions. Florida was also flagged eight times for 78 yards, compared with four penalties for 32 yards for Georgia. Georgia was not perfect either, going 2-for-3 on field goals.
Scoring plays
| Quarter and clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 1:54 | Georgia | N. Frazier 1-yard run (kick good) | Georgia 7, Florida 0 |
| Q2 8:58 | Georgia | P. Woodring 28-yard field goal | Georgia 10, Florida 0 |
| Q2 2:00 | Georgia | B. Walker 1-yard run (kick good) | Georgia 17, Florida 0 |
| Q2 0:45 | Georgia | C. Cole 66-yard fumble return after Q. Johnson sack and forced fumble (kick good) | Georgia 24, Florida 0 |
| Q4 7:04 | Florida | T. Jones 2-yard run, two-point conversion good | Georgia 24, Florida 8 |
| Q4 3:36 | Georgia | Woodring 21-yard field goal | Georgia 27, Florida 8 |
Team stats
| Stat | Georgia | Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 318 | 252 |
| Rushing | 217 yards on 42 carries | 54 yards on 28 carries |
| Passing | 13-of-23, 101 yards | 23-of-32, 198 yards |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Sacks taken | 1 | 4 |
| First downs | 19 | 15 |
| Field goals | 2-of-3 | 0-of-0 |
| Penalties | 4 for 32 yards | 8 for 78 yards |
| Time of possession | 32:10 | 27:50 |
What's next
Georgia is scheduled to play at Ole Miss on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. ET, then host Missouri on Nov. 14 (time to be announced).
Florida is scheduled to host Oklahoma on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:45 p.m. ET, then play at Kentucky on Nov. 14 (time to be announced).
What we could not confirm
- National rankings for either team after this weekend.
- Individual passing and rushing totals for each player. The data we pulled gave team totals and scoring plays.
- Full names and positions for players listed by initial in the data feed. T. Jones is the Florida player sacked and later credited with the 2-yard touchdown run; we did not confirm his position.
- Kickoff time. Two schedule pages we checked disagreed on whether the game started in the afternoon or evening, so we do not state it.
- Season records are our own tally from the game results feed, not an official source.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Florida vs. Georgia in 2026?
Georgia won 27-8 on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
Where was the Florida-Georgia game played in 2026?
At Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game moved from Jacksonville while EverBank Stadium is renovated, and is scheduled for Tampa in 2027.
How many interceptions did Georgia have?
Georgia intercepted Florida three times, for 31 return yards. Florida also lost one fumble.
When does Georgia play next?
Georgia is scheduled to play at Ole Miss on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Sources
- Sportradar college football data feed: final score, team stats and play-by-play, retrieved Nov. 1, 2026
- Florida Gators: Florida football announces 2026 schedule
- theScore: Florida Gators at Georgia Bulldogs, Oct. 31, 2026 (previous matchup result)