Georgia Holds 57-44-2 Lead in Storied Florida Rivalry Ahead of 2025 Matchup

Jacksonville, Florida – As the annual Florida-Georgia football game approaches on November 1, 2025, fans are revisiting the rich history of one of college football's most enduring rivalries. A recent tweet from InAllKindsOfWeather.com highlighted this tradition, stating, "Great history lesson on the Florida-Georgia game here for new fans of either team." The contest, often dubbed the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party," has been a neutral-site staple in Jacksonville for decades, with only a few exceptions.

The series history is a point of contention between the two universities, with Georgia claiming a 57-44-2 lead, including a disputed 1904 victory. Florida, however, acknowledges the rivalry beginning in 1915, resulting in a 56-44-2 record in favor of Georgia. Regardless of the official start date, the rivalry has been played annually since 1926, interrupted only by World War II in 1943.

Historically, the rivalry has seen periods of dominance from both sides. Georgia controlled the early years, while Florida gained an advantage in the 1950s and 1960s. Under coaches Vince Dooley, Georgia reasserted its dominance from the late 1960s through the 1980s. The 1990s and early 2000s saw Florida, led by coaches Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer, largely control the series.

In recent years, the Bulldogs have held a significant edge, winning the last four meetings and seven of the last eight. The upcoming 2025 game will be played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, a venue that has hosted the rivalry almost continuously since 1933. The game is scheduled to move to Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027 for stadium renovations, before returning to Jacksonville in 2028.