No. 17 Florida and No. 3 Georgia square off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, October 31, in a ranked rivalry matchup. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with the Bulldogs listed as 12.5-point favorites and the total at 56.5. Can the Gators challenge Georgia, or will the Bulldogs deliver a decisive victory? Our Florida vs. Georgia picks and predictions examine the spread, over/under and best bets for this Week 9 SEC showdown.
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Saturday’s Best Week 9 College Football Picks: Florida vs. Georgia
Week 8 of the 2026 college football season featured some incredible performances. LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt completed 32 of his 45 passes for 387 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-17 win over Auburn. Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney logged 16 receptions for 194 yards and three touchdowns in a 52-23 thrashing of Pitt. The focus now shifts to a Week 9 slate packed with intriguing storylines and ranked programs in action.
No. 17 Florida Gators at No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs
Let’s switch gears to the ever-changing SEC landscape. Florida snapped a two-game losing streak by going into Austin and beating Texas 27-24 in Week 7. Running back Jadan Baugh guided the way with 104 total yards and one touchdown on 27 touches.
Georgia was on the wrong end of an upset in its most recent game, losing 27-24 to Auburn in Week 7. Quarterback Gunner Stockton’s costly fourth-quarter fumble sealed the Bulldogs’ fate. These storied programs will battle for the 105th time on Saturday.
Individual talent is spread across the rosters in this showdown, but team defensive success has differed greatly. Georgia remains a defensive powerhouse under head coach Kirby Smart, allowing 304.3 yards and 18 points per game. Those are both top-25 marks in the sport.
Florida has not fared nearly as well, giving up 403.3 yards per game and 32.5 points per game. Those marks rank outside of the top 95 in the sport. Simply put, the Bulldogs do what it takes to force punts. The Gators do not.
Georgia has a chance to start with a bang. Smart will have his players motivated to make a statement inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Keep in mind that the Bulldogs have averaged a reliable 23.8 first-half points per game and have led by at least a touchdown at halftime in five of their seven contests.
The Gators have trailed by at least a touchdown at halftime in their previous three conference clashes, scoring just 10 first-half points in each. Back the hungry Bulldogs to build an early lead.
Pick: Georgia First Half -6.5 (-120)
