Bulldog defense chews up Gators in 27-8 drumming over Florida

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In 1995, Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart was a freshman when he watched the Florida Gators upend his Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium.In 2026, he’s flipped the script. For the 6th straight season, Georgia is victorious over their cross state rivals, topping the Gators 27-8 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Saturday evening. It s a great day to be a Dawg 🐶 pic.twitter.com/IZSToJxCR8 Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) October 31, 2026Saturdays game in Atlanta marked the first time Georgia has beat Florida outside of Jacksonville since the city was made the permanent venue for the game in 1933. Georgia beat Florida in Athens the year prior in 1932 before being swept by the Gators in the mid 1990’s when the game was relocated temporarily while the now EverBank stadium was under construction. For the first time since the 1930’s, @GeorgiaFootball has beaten the Florida Gators in a stadium outside Jacksonville.27-8 your final from Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/N8ClO6U3zL