Bodog Beat

As if the heated rivalry between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs needs any more intensity added to it. (AP Images)

This year the winner will not only get the victory but they will also get the inside track on capturing the SEC East Division and keeping a national title hope alive.

The 6-point favored Gators, however, appear to have some extra motivation working for them going into Saturday. Florida felt disrespected by its archival in last season’s matchup, and the Gators will be looking to avenge that bitter loss to Georgia in Jacksonville. The Bulldogs defeated Florida 42-30 last year for just their third win in the last 18 meetings. Matthew Stafford was 11-of-18 for 217 yards, a career-high three TDs and one interception in the win for Georgia.

Both teams come in having won three straight since their only losses of the season.