# ESPN Analyst Confident in Georgia's Rivalry Game

> ESPN analyst Bugger McFarland says Georgia's defense and QB formula will handle Florida Gators rivalry game.
- Title: ESPN Analyst Confident in Georgia's Rivalry Game | Shortify
- Summary: ESPN analyst Bugger McFarland says Georgia's defense and QB formula will handle Florida Gators rivalry game. ESPN analyst Bugger McFarland believes Georgia's…
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- Source: Georgia Bulldogs On SI — https://si.com/college/georgia/football/espn-gives-big-take-on-georgia-football-s-big-rivalry-game-against-the-florida-gators-01m63nb96xw8
- Published: 2026-10-29T16:39:26+00:00
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- Topics: georgia, florida gators, kirby smart, gunner stockton, ap poll, college football, rivalry game, sports
## Georgia's recent loss
The Dawgs, ranked No. 3 in the AP poll, suffered their first loss to Auburn after playing sloppy, inefficient football.
## ESPN analyst confidence
ESPN analyst Bugger McFarland says Georgia's defense and QB formula will handle Florida Gators rivalry game.
## Kirby Smart's response
Kirby Smart said Georgia's formula remains strong despite recent loss to Auburn.

> if you listen to kirby smart after the auburn game he made it seem like he wasn't worried everything that we want is still in front of us
## Georgia's performance
Georgia's defense and experienced quarterback led to blowout conference wins over Oklahoma, Vanderbilt and Arkansas.
## Team statistics
Georgia averages 43 points per game while giving up 15.8 points per game.
## Rivalry game preparation
Georgia rarely loses two games in a row after a head-scratching loss to Auburn.
## Next game
Georgia will face Florida Gators in heated rivalry game in Atlanta.
## Key takeaway

ESPN analyst Bugger McFarland believes Georgia's strong defense and experienced quarterback will overcome their recent loss to Auburn in the rivalry game against Florida.