Former Georgia Bulldogs Knowshon Moreno, Brandon Boykin, Ben Jones, and Tavarres King joined Aaron Murray of The Players’ Lounge to discuss Georgia football ahead of the Bulldogs’ Week 9 game against the hated Florida Gators.
The Florida game will be Georgia’s first game without tight end Brock Bowers. Both teams enter the contest in the mix to win the SEC East. Both teams are coming off bye weeks.
Georgia enters the Florida game as -14.5 point favorites over the Gators, per BetMGM. The over/under for the game is set at 47.5 total points.
What are the former Georgia football standouts predicting for the Georgia-Florida game?
Center Ben Jones
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Ben Jones needs to see more out of the Bulldogs. Georgia has really struggled to cover the spread this season, but is 7-0.
Prediction: Georgia 35, Florida 31
Cornerback Brandon Boykin
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Brandon Boykin thinks that Georgia will play better against an opponent that the Bulldogs have to respect going into the matchup. That was the case in the Kentucky game for Georgia.
Prediction: Georgia 33, Florida 12
Wide reciever Tavarres King
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Tavarres King wants to see more out of speedster Arian Smith and the Georgia wide receiver room in the Florida game. Georgia needs a few receivers to step up with Brock Bowers out for the foreseeable future.
Prediction: Georgia 35, Florida 21
Running back Knowshon Moreno
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Knowshon Moreno thinks the once Georgia is able to stop Florida’s running game, then the Bulldog defensive backs will do well.
Prediction: Georgia 35, Florida 21
Quarterback Aaron Murray
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Aaron Murray is the most confident of the former Bulldogs in Georgia. Murray thinks Georgia is going to win big.
Prediction: Georgia 42, Florida 17
UGA Wire’s prediction for the Florida Game
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This Georgia team is tough to predict. The Bulldogs have been inconsistent this year, but will be very motivated against Florida. The Dawgs have not covered in many games and I like for Florida to cover, but for Georgia to get the win. The opposite of what I predict usually happens this season, so take this with a grain of salt.
Prediction: Georgia 31, Florida 20
Gator Wire’s prediction for the Florida Game
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Adam Dubbin of Gators Wire predicts the score of the Georgia-Florida game:
Georgia still holds a strong edge over Florida when it comes to sheer talent on its roster; additionally, the coaching is a step beyond as well. However, the Gators have picked up some momentum in the last couple of weeks and might be peaking at just the right time to catch the Bulldogs off guard — especially with Brock Bowers out for the game.
However, Napier’s defensive corps has left something to be desired, particularly when it comes to forcing turnovers. The Orange and Blue will fight valiantly but will come out empty-handed.
Georgia 34, Florida 27
Aaron Murray’s full interview
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