“The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” lives on, despite efforts to change its name and location.
This game marks the seventh time, and the second consecutive, that the Bulldogs and Gators have played each other with both teams ranked in the top 10. Each team has won three such games. Last year, Georgia was ranked seventh and Florida ninth, and the Bulldogs won 36-17. This year, Florida sits at No. 6 and Georgia at No. 8.
In a series that frequently carries important consequences, this game carries on that tradition. The winner Saturday takes a big lead in the race to win the SEC East and play in the conference championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 7. The loser likely relinquishes any hope of a spot in the College Football Playoff, even if rallies and win the SEC title.
Here is some important information regarding how to follow the action:
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
Before the game: "Bulldogs Game Day" airs from 10-11 a.m. on WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News. Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein and Heather Catlin host the show each Saturday. https://www.wsbtv.com/news/bulldogs-game-day-airs-saturdays-at-10-am-on-channel-2/836293313
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Fla.
Records: Georgia 6-1, 3-1 SEC; Florida 7-1, 4-1
Television: CBS will televise the game. Brad Nessler will handle play-by-play, with Gary Danielson as the analyst and Jamie Erdahl the sideline reporter.
Local radio: The game will be broadcast on the Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network, heard in metro Atlanta on WSB radio (750 AM/95.5 FM). Scott Howard is handling play-by-play. Eric Zeier is the analyst, and Chuck Dowdle is the sideline reporter.
Satellite radio: You can listen on Sirius XM Radio Channel 81/81.
Online: GTV on georgiadogs.com.
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