No. 5 Georgia holds off Florida, 24-20, in World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party
The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party is back Saturday. Florida and Georgia renew their rivalry in Jacksonville as part of the Week 10 slate.
For the Gators, it marks the start of a new era. It’s Billy Gonzales’ first game as interim head coach after the program parted ways with Billy Napier ahead of the bye. As for Georgia, it’s an opportunity to extend the winning streak to four games after a victory over Ole Miss before the week off.
On3 is tracking the matchup between Florida and Georgia with live updates, analysis and instant reaction. Follow along throughout the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party matchup.
Final: Georgia 24, Florida 20
11/01/2025 06:13:01 PMGunner Stockton was able to kneel it out as Georgia came away with a 24-20 victory over Florida. The Bulldogs used a balanced attack, led by 223 passing yards and two touchdowns from Stockton, to get the win and improve to 7-1 on the season.
Gunner Stockton converts 4th down, takes knee
11/01/2025 06:12:20 PMFacing 4th and very short, Gunner Stockton pulled it and converted. He then went down at the 1-yard line as he all but sealed Georgia’s victory.
Florida turns it over on downs again
11/01/2025 06:01:06 PMAfter a controversial replay review resulted in an incomplete pass, Florida turned it over on downs once again. That meant Georgia took over with 3:13 to play.
Chauncey Bowens helps Georgia re-take lead
11/01/2025 05:48:48 PMFollowing the turnover on downs, Georgia was able to gain the lead back. Chauncey Bowens broke free for a 36-yard touchdown with 4:36 to go as the Bulldogs jumped on top 24-20 over Florida.
Georgia forces crucial Florida turnover on downs
11/01/2025 05:42:57 PMFacing 4th and 1 from the Georgia 18-yard line, Florida chose to go for it. However, Jadan Baugh got stopped at the line of scrimmage as the Bulldogs forced the turnover on downs with 7:54 left in the game.
Trey Smack puts Florida ahead once again
11/01/2025 05:22:53 PMOn 4th and 4, Florida chose to try the 54-yard field goal. It wasn’t a problem for Trey Smack, who sent it through the uprights and put the Gators ahead once again, 20-17, against Georgia.
End 3Q: Florida 17, Georgia 17
11/01/2025 05:18:12 PMThrough three quarters, Florida and Georgia are all tied up at 17-17. The Gators will have 3rd and 4 coming up to start the fourth period as the two teams continue to trade blows in their rivalry game.
Jadan Baugh ties it back up
11/01/2025 05:05:06 PMAfter Georgia’s scoring drive, Florida responded in kind. Jadan Baugh punched in the 2-yard touchdown to bring things back to a tie, 17-17, with 3:37 left in the third quarter.
Noah Thomas scores TD, Georgia takes the lead
11/01/2025 04:49:36 PMSet up in large part by a 42-yard catch from Zachariah Branch, Georgia jumped back out in front. Gunner Stockton found Noah Thomas in the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown, giving the Bulldogs a 17-10 lead with 10:46 left in the third quarter.
Injury update: Dallas Wilson ruled out for 2nd half
11/01/2025 04:48:08 PMFlorida wide receiver Dallas Wilson has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday’s game. He returned to the sidelines in street clothes as the second half started.
Second half underway
11/01/2025 04:43:10 PMThe second half has started from EverBank Stadium. Florida will get the ball at its own 38-yard line after Jadan Baugh’s kickoff return.
Halftime: Florida 10, Georgia 10
11/01/2025 04:21:53 PMAfter Georgia’s late field goal, the Bulldogs headed into the locker room tied with Florida, 10-10. UGA totaled 197 yards of offense in the first half, led by 119 passing from Gunner Stockton.
2Q: Florida 10, Georgia 10
11/01/2025 04:19:28 PMAfter a fumble was overturned and ruled an incomplete pass, Georgia got a game-tying field goal. Peyton Woodring drilled it from 39 yards to bring things to a 10-10 game just before halftime.
Dallas Wilson to the locker room
11/01/2025 04:17:55 PMFlorida wide receiver Dallas Wilson headed back to the locker room late in the first half. He limped off the field following the hit from KJ Bolden.
2Q: KJ Bolden ejected for targeting
11/01/2025 04:05:58 PMAfter KJ Bolden made a tackle on Dallas Wilson, the replay center buzzed down for a targeting review. The officials ultimately overturned the call, meaning Bolden was ejected for the remainder of the game.
Terry McAulay defends controversial false start call
11/01/2025 03:57:06 PMIn the second quarter of Saturday’s World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party game, Georgia looked like it had a free play against Florida. However, the SEC officials called a controversial false start on Gunner Stockton, and NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay defended the ruling.
End 1Q: Florida 10, Georgia 7
11/01/2025 03:23:35 PMThrough one quarter of play, Florida held a 10-7 lead over Georgia. The Gators got 96 yards of offense through the first 15 minutes, led by 87 yards and a touchdown on 5-of-5 passing from DJ Lagway. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, got 100 yards of offense as Gunner Stockton threw for 69 yards.
1Q: Florida 10, Georgia 7
11/01/2025 03:17:52 PMAfter the turnover, Florida’s drive stalled deep in the red zone. The Gators then settled for a field goal as Trey Smack’s 22-yard attempt was true, giving UF the 10-7 lead with 3:02 remaining in the first quarter.
Devin Moore intercepts Gunner Stockton
11/01/2025 03:14:37 PMWith 5:42 left in the first quarter, Gunner Stockton got intercepted. His pass went off Noah Thomas’ hands, and Devin Moore was there to pick it off in Georgia territory.
Injury update: Jordan Hall ruled out for rest of game
11/01/2025 03:13:41 PMAfter heading to the injury tent in the first quarter, Georgia DL Jordan Hall has been ruled out. He required help to get back to the locker room for X-rays and further testing, per ABC’s Katie George.
DJ Lagway finds Tre Wilson for 40-yard TD
11/01/2025 03:07:39 PMAfter Georgia had to punt it away, Florida got its first score of the day. DJ Lagway connected with Eugene “Tre” Wilson III for a 40-yard touchdown to bring things to a 7-7 tie with 6:32 to play in the first quarter.
Georgia scores on opening drive
11/01/2025 02:51:41 PMOn the first drive of the game, Georgia struck first. Gunner Stockton hit Dillon Bell for an 8-yard touchdown to cap off an 8-play, 75-yard scoring drive and put the Bulldogs in front 7-0.
Coin toss
11/01/2025 02:43:05 PMFlorida won the coin toss and opted to defer to the second half. Georgia will receive the opening kickoff to start Saturday’s game.
Injury updates
11/01/2025 02:24:48 PMGeorgia will be without Colbie Young and Ethan Barbour, who were ruled out earlier in the week. Florida will also be down Vernell Brown and LJ McCray, among others, according to the SEC availability report.
Pregame: Florida vs. Georgia
11/01/2025 02:11:21 PMAhead of kickoff, Georgia is a 7-point favorite over Florida, according to BetMGM. The over-under is also at 50.5.
Kickoff Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Channel: ABC
Announcers: Joe Tessitore, Jordan Rodgers
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