# Georgia vs Florida: Smart on Gators' Physicality

> Kirby Smart details Florida's physicality ahead of top-25 rivalry.
- Title: Georgia vs Florida: Smart on Gators' Physicality | Shortify
- Summary: Kirby Smart details Florida's physicality ahead of top-25 rivalry. Georgia's coach Kirby Smart highlights Florida's physical playstyle and Jadan Baugh's…
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- Published: 2026-10-27T14:41:52+00:00
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- Topics: kirby smart, georgia, florida gators, jadan baugh, georgia football, nfl, top-25 rivalry, scoring offense, running back, sports
## Georgia vs Florida Rivalry
Georgia football coach Kirby Smart prepares for their first Atlanta matchup against Florida.
## Florida's Record
Florida is 5-2 with blowout losses to Missouri and South Carolina and wins over Texas, Ole Miss, and the Auburn Tigers.
## Smart on Florida's Physicality
Smart says Florida plays hard with physicality on both sides of the ball and respects their coordinators.

> They have a lot of physicality in the program, they play really hard. When you turn on the tape, you see the physicality they play with on both sides of the ball. A ton of respect for both coordinators.
## Jadan Baugh's Stats
Jadan Baugh has carried the ball 135 times for 763 yards and 13 touchdowns this season.
## Buster Faulkner
Smart respects Buster Faulkner, who was on their staff and is one of the best offensive minds in the country.

> a lot of respect for buster faulkner who obviously was on our staff and just think he's one of the best offensive minds in the country.
## Florida's Scoring
Florida ranks 3rd in the league in scoring offense, averaging just under 40 points per game.
## Bulldogs' Defense
Georgia ranks 2nd in the league against the run, averaging just over 90 yards a game on the ground.
## Quarterback Debate
Florida's quarterback position is up for debate with Aaron Philo and Tramel Jones both capable starters.
## Smart on QBs
Smart says both quarterbacks are talented and capable, especially in Buster's offense.

> both are very talented. one beat ole miss handly, and one beat texas on the road. i mean, they're both completely capable, good players, knowing about both of them for a long time, and in terms of their ability, they're both plenty capable, especially in in buster's offense.
## Next Game
Georgia and Florida will play their first Atlanta rivalry game with major implications on the line.
## Key takeaway

Georgia's coach Kirby Smart highlights Florida's physical playstyle and Jadan Baugh's impact ahead of their top-25 rivalry game.