Florida, Georgia and the Gators
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Florida begins its national title defense with a No. 3 ranking, but Todd Golden’s Gators seeks a shotmaker of Walter Clayton Jr.’s ilk.
The Georgia Bulldogs' rivalry matchup with the Florida Gators could lead to the emergence of a new star on the Dawgs' offense.
No. 5 Georgia plays Florida in their annual rivalry game in Jacksonville on Saturday. The Bulldogs are winners of three straight, including a 43-35 upset win over No. 5 Ole Miss. Quarterback Gunner Stockton has emerged as a dynamic playmaker, completing 70.5% of his passes with 17 total touchdowns to only one interception.
Gators receiver Tre Wilson’s re-emergence with interim coach Billy Gonzales in charge and tweaking UF’s attack could key to upsetting Georgia.
A name many in Gator Nation have mentioned is Urban Meyer, who led Florida to two national titles in his six seasons with the program and is considered the last great head coach in program history. However,
ESPN predicted the next best coaching fits for the Florida Gators if Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin declines their potential offer.
Florida (3-4, 2-2) faces Georgia (6-1, 4-1) coming off a bye week that included a change in leadership for the Gators.
Florida's search for a new coach is under way following the firing of Billy Napier amid the Gators' 3-4 start this season. Program great Tim Tebow spoke about the move ahead of college football's Week 9 games, saying the need to hire an elite coach was paramount toward future success.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators baseball's interim head coach, Chuck Jeroloman, is reportedly leaving the program for a job with one of the team's top rivals.