Saturday afternoon, the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party returns to Jacksonville. That’s where Florida and Georgia will renew their rivalry, and the offensive player projections are set, according to PrizePicks.
Georgia will look to continue its dominant run against Florida in the rivalry, which has been in Jacksonville nearly every year since 1933. The Bulldogs have won six of the last seven matchups in Jacksonville, including the last three.
This year’s game features an intriguing quarterback matchup. Freshman DJ Lagway will be under center for Florida after Graham Mertz’s season-ending injury, meaning he’ll get his first taste of the rivalry with Georgia.
As for the Bulldogs, Carson Beck is looking to bounce back from an up-and-down showing against Texas before the bye week. He threw for 175 yards as UGA pulled off the victory, keeping its College Football Playoff hopes alive and well.
Florida and Georgia will kick off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Here are the offensive player projections for the rivalry, according to PrizePicks.
DJ Lagway, QB, Florida
Pass Yards: 191.5
The crown jewel of Florida’s recruiting class, it’s now DJ Lagway’s show in Gainesville. He’s coming off one of his best games before the Gators’ bye week, completing 7-of-14 passes for 259 yards to help get the victory over Kentucky.
Carson Beck, QB, Georgia
Pass yards: 275.5
Carson Beck had an up-and-down game against Texas, throwing for 175 yards and three interceptions. He’s still among the SEC’s leading passers, though, and his projection is set at 275.5 pass yards against Florida, according to PrizePicks.
Chimere Dike, WR, Florida
Receiving Yards: 50.5
Entering Week 10 as Florida’s second-leading receiver, Chimere Dike is a key weapon for DJ Lagway. He hauled in two receptions for 67 yards last time out against Kentucky, and he has the highest receiving yard projection of any Gator against Georgia at 50.5, according to PrizePicks.
Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
Rush Yards: 81.5
Receiving Yards: 22.5
After coming in from the transfer portal, Trevor Etienne is emerging as the lead back in Athens. He has a team-high 422 yards and seven touchdowns through six appearances this year along with 130 receiving yards, showcasing the role he plays in the offense.
Elijhah Badger, WR, Florida
Receiving Yards: 44.5
Florida’s leading receiver this year, Elijhah Badger is a key playmaker in his first year after transferring from Arizona State. He enters Week 10 with 524 yards and two touchdowns, and his receiving yards projection against Georgia is 44.5, according to PrizePicks.
Arian Smith, WR, Georgia
Receiving Yards: 55.5
Carson Beck’s top target, Arian Smith enters Week 10 as Georgia’s leading receiver with 444 yards. He had a team-high six receptions last time out against Texas, and his receiving yard projection is set at 55.5 against Florida, according to PrizePicks.
Dominic Lovett, WR, Georgia
Receiving Yards: 52.5
A strong second option next to Arian Smith, Dominic Lovett continues to look strong in his second year at Georgia. He has 31 receptions for 337 yards and two touchdowns this year, putting him second on the roster entering the Week 10 rivalry.
Dillon Bell, WR, Georgia
Receiving Yards: 49.5
Georgia’s WR3, Dillon Bell is having another impressive season for the Bulldogs. He’s already closing in on last year’s yardage total, hauling in 310 yards and four touchdowns as he continues to play a key role.
Georgia and Florida will be one of the most notable games of the Week 10 slate as the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party gets underway. Kickoff is set for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
