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No. 3 Georgia Takes Advantage of 4 Turnovers by No. 17 Florida to Beat Gators 27-8
Georgia forced four turnovers and held Florida to 8 points while Chris Cole returned a fumble 55 yards for a touchdown.
On Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Florida Gators 27-8 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, extending their winning streak in the rivalry to six games.
Defensive dominance defined the contest as Linebacker Chris Cole anchored the unit with nine tackles and a 55-yard fumble return for a touchdown, helping the Bulldogs establish a commanding 24-0 halftime lead.
Georgia racked up 217 rushing yards on 42 carries while Florida head coach Jon Sumrall benched starting quarterback Aaron Philo midway through the second quarter after offensive struggles.
The Gators finally broke through in the fourth quarter when running back Jadan Baugh threw a touchdown pass to Dallas Wilson, followed by a successful two-point conversion trimming the deficit to 24-8.
Thousands of fans celebrated the rivalry's temporary move to Atlanta while EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville undergoes renovations, blending team jerseys with Halloween costumes for lively tailgates.