Florida AP 20C 24 vs Georgia AP 5C 4
The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, Florida vs Georgia, kicks off Saturday, Oct 31 at 3:30 PM EDT on ABC. Georgia is favored by 9.5. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a must-watch: 73 of 100 (Thunderdome), mostly on how good both teams are and power-conference matchup.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- ABC · Antenna · ESPN app
- Venue
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- Week
- Week 9
- Conference game
- Yes
- Neutral site
- Yes
- Rivalry
- World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party
- Line
- Georgia −9.5 · O/U 55.5
Thunderdome
Florida5–2
Wvs Fla Atlantic66–21
Wvs Campbell52–3
Wat Auburn44–39
Wvs Ole Miss52–28
Lat Missouri17–45
Lvs S. Carolina19–38
Wat Texas27–24
vs Georgia
Nothing since.
Georgia6–1
Wvs Tennessee State63–3
Wvs W. Kentucky70–20
Wat Arkansas45–17
Wvs Oklahoma41–13
Wvs Vanderbilt38–14
Wat Alabama20–17
Lvs Auburn24–27
vs Florida
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 82.6 points a game and Florida plays fast — 72.9 snaps a game, 15th nationally. Vegas set the total at 55.5. The last 5 meetings have averaged an 18.0-point margin.
Blowout riskNah
PaceSpeed LimitFlorida Supersonic · Georgia Snail
SeriesCall 911avg margin 18.0 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Florida | Georgia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 39.611th | 43.02nd | |
| Points allowed | 28.3109th | 15.916th | |
| Yards per play | 6.246th | 7.53rd | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.581st | 4.310th | |
| Plays per game | 72.915th | 62.7115th | |
| Turnover margin | +247th | +333rd | |
| 3rd down conversion | 45.1%38th | 53.9%6th |
More stats +11
| Florida | Georgia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 194.335th | 197.731st | |
| Passing yards per game | 256.641st | 272.128th | |
| QB completion rate | 70.6%8th | 71.6%7th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 8.436th | 9.78th | |
| O-line rank | 71stline yards · sack rate | 19thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 52ndstuff rate · havoc | 56thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 225th | 225th | |
| Interceptions | 472nd | 472nd | |
| Forced fumbles | 517th | 76th | |
| Penalties per game | 7.9114th | 5.326th | |
| Time of possession | 33:1014th | 30:3753rd |
The series
Georgia leads 5–0 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Georgia 24–20 | 4 |
| 2024 | Georgia 34–20 | 14 |
| 2023 | Georgia 43–20 | 23 |
| 2022 | Georgia 42–20 | 22 |
| 2021 | Georgia 34–7 | 27 |
How to watch
| Network | ABC |
|---|---|
| Stream | Antenna · ESPN app |
| Kickoff | 3:30 PM EDT |
| Where | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
What the Meter sees
| How good both teams are (#20 vs #4)Both teams' poll votes, with a bonus when both are ranked — a marquee matchup on paper | +35.5 |
|---|---|
| Power-conference matchupTwo of the big four on the same field — the bump, plus the floor every power-conference team carries | +14.0 |
| Rivalry: World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail PartyThey do not like each other, and they never have | +8.0 |
| Where it's onABC — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +6.0 |
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| Vegas says it's closeClosing spread of 9.5 — the tighter the number, the bigger the bump | +2.2 |
| Neutral siteNo home crowd to lean on | +2.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 73 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Florida vs Georgia start?
- Saturday, Oct 31 at 3:30 PM EDT.
- What channel is Florida vs Georgia on?
- ABC.
- How can I stream Florida vs Georgia?
- Streaming on ESPN app.
- Who is favored in Florida vs Georgia?
- Georgia by 9.5. The total is 55.5.
- Is Florida vs Georgia a rivalry game?
- Yes. It's the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.