Why the Georgia vs. Florida rivalry is personal for Gunner Stockton and his family

Why Georgia QB Gunner Stockton Has Extra Motivation to Beat Florida

Between a bitter rivalry, College Football Playoff implications and a possible spot in the SEC championship game, the Georgia Bulldogs have plenty to play for when they face the Florida Gators on Saturday, November 1. There’s even more on the line for Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton. The game will take place at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, the same stadium where his grandfather died in 2010. “He had a heart attack there at the…

Why the Georgia vs. Florida rivalry is personal for Gunner Stockton and his family

Stockton's grandfather had a fatal heart attack outside of Jacksonville's EverBank Stadium after the 2010 game

Week 10 preview: Why Georgia's matchup with Florida just means more, plus key matchups

Key matchups and the story behind why Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton really wants a win against Florida.

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton Looking To Avenge His Grandfather’s Death By Beating Florida In One Of The Craziest College Football Storylines You’ll Ever Witness

Gunner Stockton (Photo via Imagn Images) Gunner Stockton has revenge on the mind heading into Georgia’s clash against Florida, with his motivations running deeper than football.  The Bulldogs quarterback lost his grandfather to a heart attack 15 years ago, with the incident somewhat tied to a loss to the Gators.  Stockton will have his first chance to beat Florida in the rivalry game this coming Saturday, having replaced Carson Beck as the start…

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The border battle between Florida and Georgia is set for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Jacksonville. Georgia holds all the power in this infamous rivalry, winning the last four, good for Florida’s worst streak since the 1980s. With a coaching switch in Gainesville, it’s unclear how the Gators will fare against a historically dominant program like No. 5 Georgia.  The Bulldogs currently sit at 6-1 (4-1 SEC) coming off of a bye. Their sole loss was a cl…

Widow recalls death of Gunner Stockton's grandfather at Georgia-Florida game: 'He said something about Todd Grantham and collapsed'

Every Georgia quarterback wants to beat the Florida Gators. Gunner Stockton has more personal motivation than most Bulldogs. A Week 10 preview from ESPN includes the story that Lawrence Stockton, Gunner’s grandfather, passed away from a heart attack after attending the 2010 game. “He had a heart attack there at the stadium,” Gunner Stockton told ESPN. “Every time we go to Florida, I really want to beat them bad in Jacksonville.” Lawrence Stockto…