College football Week 9: 5 best games of the week

(9) Florida vs. (7) Georgia – 3:30 p.m. ET – CBS

Although it is no longer known as “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party,” it is still one of the best college football rivalry games annually played.

With both Florida and Georgia entering the game with one SEC loss, this game could go on to decide the SEC East champion (although Kentucky will have a say as well). The Gators are riding a five-game winning streak and have playing dominated defensively since losing to Kentucky. Florida ranks in the top-10 in passing defense and has racked up 18 takeaways on the year.

The defense is led by Jachai Polite, who is looked at as one of the best pass rushers in the country, but the challenge this weekend will be slowing down Georgia on the ground. If the Gators defensive front can win on early downs and force quarterback Jake Fromm to beat them on third down, the Gators will likely be looking at a sixth straight victory.

The Bulldogs are coming off a bye, but are still hoping to bounce back from their loss at LSU. Georgia is led by Fromm, who has been one of the most efficient players in the country, but efficiency as a whole is the best way to describe the UGA offense. On the year, Georgia has only given the ball away seven times, which ranks within the top-15 in the country.

Protecting the football and continuing to play efficiently will be the key against a Florida defense that looks to capitalize on your mistakes. If they can avoid giving Florida extra opportunities and favorable field position, the Bulldogs defense should have no issue keeping the Gators less than impressive offense off the board.

Outside of LSU/Alabama, there is no other game I would like to attend more than Florida/Georgia. Although Florida has been hot over the last five weeks, I don’t believe they have the offense to win their sixth straight game this year.