Because it's almost directly in between where the two teams play, and Jacksonville has a large, official stadium. I mean LARGE....they had to cut out some seats...
The first and only Florida State-Georgia football game played in Jacksonville was October 11, 1958. Georgia won 28-13.
The Florida/Georgia game is played every year in Jacksonville, FL.
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Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, now known as EverBank Field, plays host to the University of Florida Gators - University of Georgia Bulldogs rivalry.
Florida defeated Georgia, 14-10, in the game played October 29 in Jacksonville.
No. Tim Tebow spent his entire collegiate career at the University of Florida.
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"Vivid Seats" is a website that sells tickets to sporting events. You can purchase tickets to a Florida Gators vs Georgia Bulldogs football game directly from this site.
The driving distance from Forest Park, Georgia to Jacksonville, Florida is:337 miles / 542 km
University of Georgia Bulldogs Camp, or Fairplay Jaguars Football Camp
The rivalry between the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the Gators of the University of Florida is one of the most heated in college football. As of 2014, Florida has the most wins between the two schools.
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