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Kirby Smart is preparing for the Week 10 showdown between Georgia and Florida, which is set to occur in Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium. The Georgia Bulldogs head coach believes that the unique venue has its positives and negatives.While speaking on the SEC’s weekly coaches teleconference, Smart said,"The opportunity to play on these campuses and play in the location other teams play Florida and other teams play Georgia, I think there’s something lost on that (not happening)."Kirby Smart continued,"Our kids will never travel to (Gainesville). I did that when I played here and I thought it was something special within that. But I am all for Georgia, and I am all for our kids having a positive experience."The two-time national championship-winning head coach added,"There are positives in both scenarios, so I am not looking to give a quote of ‘Kirby wishes it was this’ or ‘Kirby thinks it’s this.’ I think there’s positives and negatives to both. Financially, (neutral site fixtures) can be rewarding. Yes, we are in a financial climate where money matters in terms of your athletic budget and being able to support it, and that is certainly a factor in this decision. But it is not the only (factor)."The Week 10 game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators will be the final one held at EverBank before a two-year break, as the popular arena undergoes a $1.4 billion large-scale renovation. On3 Sports reports that each program will receive approximately $7.5 million for moving the game.Kirby Smart's Georgia looks to inflict further misery on FloridaKirby Smart's troops will look to dish out Florida's fifth loss of the ongoing campaign. The Gators are enduring a difficult 2025, which ultimately cost Billy Napier his job.Napier was fired on Sunday following a 22-23 overall record in Gainesville. He started the 2025 season with a 3-4 record, and the decision makers decided to move in a different direction with immediate effect.The Florida Gators have suffered losses to USF, LSU, Miami, and Texas A&M this season. They'll have their work cut out against an in-form Georgia Bulldogs in Week 10 without home advantage.The Bulldogs have been thoroughly impressive this season, with their sole loss occurring against archrivals, the Alabama Crimson Tide. Kirby Smart's side has been flawless ever since, and is currently 6-1 entering their Week 10 game against the Gators.Here's what fans need to know about watching the game:Date: November 1, 2025Livestream: FuboTV and DAZNTime: 3:30 p.m. ET.TV Channel: ABCVenue: EverBank Stadium
