Georgia Knocks Out Florida, 17-9

Jacksonville, FL (Sports Network) - In the latest installment of the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, the Florida Gators experienced a hangover as heard on Sports Radio 101.7 The Ticket.

Todd Gurley put up 118 yards and a touchdown on the nation's 10th-ranked rushing defense, while Georgia's unit dominated from start to finish as the No. 12 Bulldogs upended the No. 3 Gators by a 17-9 score at EverBank Field to take over control of the SEC East race.

Led by three sacks and two forced fumbles by standout linebacker Jarvis Jones, a Georgia defense that allowed 436 rushing yards in its last two games -- a lopsided loss at South Carolina and a narrow win over Kentucky -- racked up six turnovers and stifled Florida's potent ground game to hand the Gators their first loss of the season.

The victory in turn placed Georgia (7-1, 5-1 SEC) in the driver's seat for a berth in the SEC Championship Game. The Bulldogs need only to win their two remaining conference matchups, a home date against Ole Miss next week and a trip to Auburn the following Saturday, to capture the division.

Florida (7-1, 6-1), which entered averaging 212.7 rushing yards per game, mustered just 81 yards on the ground, while quarterback John Driskel threw two interceptions and lost two fumbles in a 14-of-26, 185-yard performance.

"I had a great game, but it's about what we did as a defense," said Jones. "All of us did what we came here to do. We beat the No. 2 team in the nation [in the BCS standings] and it's a great feeling."