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No 3 Georgia and No 17 Florida renew rivalry in Atlanta

The No 3 Georgia Bulldogs facing the No 17 Florida Gators in Atlanta features quarterback changes, key defensive returns, and significant conference playoff implications.

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The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs and the No. 17 Florida Gators will renew their rivalry on Saturday in Week 9 action. Yahoo College Football, Yahoo Sports, and CBS Sports all reported that the matchup is being held in Atlanta instead of Jacksonville because of stadium renovations. Both programs enter the SEC clash following a bye week. [1][2][3][4]

Florida junior quarterback Aaron Philo is returning from a shoulder injury to resume his role as the starting signal-caller against Georgia, according to reports from CBS College Football and ESPN. Philo missed Florida's previous 27-24 victory over Texas due to the injury. On the defensive side for Georgia, Yahoo Sports reported that safety KJ Bolden is expected to return to action from a lower-leg injury. [2][3][5][8]

Yahoo College Football reported that ESPN analyst Bill Connelly outlined a plan for Florida to earn an upset victory, citing running back Jadan Baugh, forcing fumbles, and generating offensive execution. Yahoo Sports reported that CBS Sports analyst Tom Fornelli backed Florida to cover a 12.5-point spread, referencing Florida offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner's history against the Bulldogs. [1][7]

CBS Sports reported that Georgia enters the contest aiming to bounce back from a 27-24 home loss to Auburn. The outcome of the game carries major implications for both the SEC standings and the College Football Playoff. [4][6]

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In short

  • No. 3 Georgia faces No. 17 Florida in an SEC game played in Atlanta due to stadium renovations in Jacksonville.
  • Florida junior quarterback Aaron Philo returns to the starting lineup following a shoulder injury.
  • Georgia safety KJ Bolden is expected to return to the defense after recovering from a lower-leg injury.
  • Georgia lost its previous game 27-24 to Auburn, while Florida previously defeated Texas 27-24.

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  1. [1]ESPN lays out Florida’s upset path against GeorgiaYahoo College Football, 4d ago (the report this story comes from)
  2. [2]Georgia’s KJ Bolden expected to make return vs. FloridaYahoo Sports Top, 4d ago
  3. [3]Florida football vs Georgia, scouting report, prediction for Atlanta matchupYahoo Sports Top, 4d ago
  4. [4]Florida vs. Georgia prediction, odds, time: Week 9 college football picks from proven modelCBS Sports Headlines, 4d ago
  5. [5]Aaron Philo back as Florida starting QB: Junior returns from shoulder injury for rivalry game vs. GeorgiaCBS College Football, 4d ago
  6. [6]Georgia vs. Florida prediction, pick, odds, spread: Bulldogs, Gators renew rivalry with CFP, SEC stakesCBS College Football, 4d ago
  7. [7]CBS Sports analyst backs Florida to cover against Georgia in Week 9Yahoo Sports Top, 4d ago
  8. [8]Sources - Florida's Aaron Philo resumes QB1 role vs. GeorgiaESPN, 4d ago
  9. [9]ESPN lays out Florida’s upset path against GeorgiaAOL.com, 4d ago
  10. [10]ESPN predicts winner of Georgia football vs. FloridaUGA Wire, 5d ago
  11. [11]ESPN Gives Big Take On Georgia Football's Big Rivalry Game Against The Florida GatorsSports Illustrated, 5d ago

Background

  1. [12]Florida Panthers on Wikipedia
  2. [13]Prayer at Jordan–Hare on Wikipedia
  3. [14]Florida on Grokipedia

Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 14 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.

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